FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Very fine stainless steel needles are inserted in acupuncture points to move Qi along your meridians.
Acupuncture points are selected according to a points particular function and or location along the meridian meridians to clear energy blockages and encourage the normal flow of qi.
The practitioner may also stimulate the acupuncture points using other methods, including moxibustion, cupping, laser therapy, electro-stimulation and massage, in order for the Qi flow to return to normal.
Acupuncture needles are extremely fine & are made of high grade stainless steel.
Acupuncture needles are incredibly fine. To put the actual size of an acupuncture needle into perspective, check this out:
Insertion of acupuncture needles is done with an insertion tube and is usually painless. The depth of insertion is quite shallow, sometimes a sensation of a dull heavy feeling, or a tingle is felt around the point.
Needles stay in for 20 -25 minutes
Most people find that the acupuncture treatment invokes a deeply relaxed state. Some people feel a little “floaty” after acupuncture but this is transient and is usually remedied by eating and drinking something.