Acupuncture uses very fine, sterile, one-time use needles that are as thin as your hair. These needles are very different from the normal needles when receiving injection’s, those needle are hypodermic and have a hollow needle. Acupuncture needles on the other hand, are solid and very fine which makes it practically painless. The needles used are sterile, one-time use and disposed of properly after your treatment. Patients have said during their treatment they feel a buzz, or pulsating sensation around the points and their body. Above all else a sense of deep relaxation occurs when getting treated that allows your body to heal.

Yes, acupuncture is very safe. Studying for more than three years to be trained and certified on how to properly place needles and take care of the body. There is virtually no side-effects and no down-time.

This question depends on your case. Acupuncture is gentle yet very effective, this is a type of system that requires treatments in order to resolve and treat the root of the problem. After your first visit you will have a better understanding of how many you will need. Generally speaking acute conditions can take 3-6 treatments and more chronic conditions can take anywhere from 8-12 treatments. Ultimately, your body is the true govern of how quickly you will feel from your treatments.

Not usually, there may be some slight bruising that clears up within a few days from where an acupuncture point was. Or you may see some coloring after a cupping treatment which would be normal and will clear up within a few days. Other than that is it very safe and you will feel better and better each time!

We use the best needles available; these are thin, stainless steel, sterile, one-time use needles. The needles do not go into the skin very deeply, most points are on the superficial side. They are virtually pain-less and the feeling you get while relaxing with the points in activating is blissfull!