Does acupuncture hurt?

Acupuncture needles are very thin, smooth and solid, unlike the needles used to give injections or draw blood. They are inserted very quickly through the surface of the skin so that you either feel a slight pinprick or nothing at all.

Is acupuncture safe?

Acupuncture needles are inserted only into muscles and connective tissue, not into nerves, blood vessels or bones. The needles I use are all pre-sterilized with ethylene oxide gas, used once and then thrown away.

Is acupuncture covered by insurance?

Contact your insurer directly to find out if acupuncture is covered by your plan. Most Flexible Spending or Medical Savings Accounts, available through your employer, will reimburse you for acupuncture treatments.

How many treatments will I need?

The number of treatments you will need depends on your age, overall health, the nature and duration of your condition. I recommend that you come for acupuncture at least 4 to 6 times at intervals of once a week. Within those 4 to 6 visits, it will become clear how well acupuncture is working for you, and I can make recommendations for further treatment or refer you to another type of practitioner.