What does acupuncture feel like?
The needles used in acupuncture are extremely fine, and insertion of the needle through the skin produces very little sensation. Once the needle is through the outer layer of skin, you might feel a heavy or distending sensation at the acupuncture point. Sometimes this feeling radiates along the corresponding channel, producing sensation that is distal to the point being needled. It’s not uncommon to still feel the needle after the treatments.
Do the acupuncture needles get reused?
No. Only single-use, disposable, stainless steel acupuncture needles are used in each acupuncture treatment.
When do Chinese herbs get prescribed?
This is circumstantial. They are effective in the same areas as acupuncture, and can be used solely, or complimentary with acupuncture to quicken recovery. The formulas must change as the condition moves out through the body.
Can children receive treatments?
Yes. In fact children respond very quickly and readily to holistic healthcare and can be seen for the same ailments as adults, in addition to those specific to them like colic, or teething stages.