FAQs

The needles are inserted from an 1/8 inch to a ½ inch deep. Our practitioner uses a Japanese style technique which does not use deep needle insertion. Some Chinese styles uses much deeper insertion. In most cases deep insertion is not necessary.

The needles are extremely small. 18 acupuncture needles can fit into the tip of a hypodermic needle, typically the kind used to draw blood from a patient. Our practitioner uses a gentle Japanese style insertion technique, which causes very little pain, if at all. It depends on how sensitive the patient is. Some people report …

Prior to a session it is suggested that you don’t consume any food and just water for 2 hours. However, this is not always possible. Let your practitioner know if you consumed anything in the two hours before being treated. After a session you may feel extremely relaxed. Some people need to take a moment …