What does acupuncture feel like?
Commonly, a person who receives acupuncture might feel one or more of several sensations: heaviness, aching, warmth, tingling, or no sensation. It is not like getting an injection or vaccination, because acupuncture needles are solid and much smaller than hypodermic needles.

Is it safe?
Acupuncture is safe, and has been used successfully for almost three thousand years to treat a large variety of illnesses. Only sterile single-use needles are used in this practice.

Is acupuncture only for treating pain?
While acupuncture is extremely effective at treating pain, it has a long history of treating most health problems. Oriental Medicine, which includes acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine, has millennia of anecdotal evidence of its efficacy. The World Health Organization recognizes acupuncture's ability to treat the following problems:

How many visits do I need?
How many visits a person requires depends very much on the individual's situation. In general, chronic issues require more visits, and acute ones, less. Usually a course of four to six visits is enough to determine whether or not the treatments are proving helpful.

Is it covered by insurance?
Many insurance plans cover acupuncture; check with your insurance provider to see if acupuncture is a covered benefit.

What is a first session like?
The first session lasts about an hour and a half. After a thorough health history, Lynn feels the pulses on the wrists, and looks at the tongue to complete her diagnosis. From there, we begin the acupuncture treatment, during which time the client relaxes and rests.

Are there any websites where I can learn more about acupuncture?
Yes. Two helpful sites are:
http://nccam.nih.gov/health/acupuncture/index.htm
http://www.acupuncture.com/

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