Yes — acupuncture needles are always sterile and single-use. Licensed practitioners follow strict hygiene standards: each needle comes in individually sealed packaging, is used only once, and is immediately disposed of after treatment.

Extremely fine, hair-thin, flexible needles are placed at specific points on the energetic pathways leading to the organs, muscles, and nerves of the body. When the needles are inserted, you may experience a sensation of tingling or warmth. Some people feel no sensation at all. People are surprised to find that treatments are actually quite relaxing. A treatment usually takes one hour. Acupuncture is schedule as often as three times a week or as little as twice a month. As symptoms improve, fewer visits are required. You should discuss your treatment program with your acupuncturist as each individual case is unique.

Acupuncture is a very safe medical procedure when administered by qualified practitioners. Pre-sterilized, disposable needles are used in accordance with strict Clean Needle Technique procedures. Adverse side effects are extremely low and often lower than conventional treatment.

Please click on the following link for a complete list of diseases and disorders that can be treated with acupuncture comprised by the World Health Organization:

World Health Organization – Acupuncture.

The needles are metallic, solid, and hair-thin. You should feel no or minimal discomfort as the needles are inserted. Most people either feel relaxed or energized when the needles are inserted.

Acupuncture is a technique that involves inserting very thin metal needles into the skin at precise points on the body to clear energy channels, with the aim of restoring and maintaining health. The spots of insertion are picked based on a complex network of lines of energy, termed meridians. Meridians are thought to encircle the body like global lines of longitude and latitude.

In a variation of acupuncture known as electroacupuncture, the practitioner may use a device to generate electric pulses along the needles. Considered an enhanced form of acupuncture, electroacupuncture further stimulates the points pf acupuncture, or acupoints. The needles may be left in for only a few minutes, or up to 30 minutes or longer.

Western medicine explains acupuncture's effects within a different framework. Some Western scientists believe that acupuncture stimulates the central nervous system, signaling the body to release various substances including endorphins, immune system cells, opioids, neurotransmitters, and neurohormones. These may help control pain, change how the body experiences pain, and promote physical and emotional well-being. Some research also indicates that acupuncture influences involuntary central nervous functions, such as blood pressure, blood flow, and body temperature regulation.

The consultation may take 10-30 minutes, sometimes longer, depending on how complicated your condition is. The treatment itself is about 30-45 minutes, also depending on your condition and the modalities added. A detailed treatment plan will be provided after each evaluation.

Yes. Not only is acupuncture safe during pregnancy, it is good for preparing a woman's body to conceive. We provide supportive treatments alongside IVI/IVF. We also provide postpartum care for speedy recovery from exhausting labor. We recommend women to get regular acupuncture treatments throughout pregnancy to protect the developing fetus from unhealthy stress levels. There is plenty of data and research demonstrating that stress from the mother will adversely affect her developing baby with such conditions as: low birth weight, premature labor, higher-than-normal stress hormones in the newborn, issues with bonding, and developmental delays.

Acupuncture is generally safe. Most are temporary, such as slight soreness, bruising, or fatigue, and serious complications are rare when performed by a licensed practitioner using sterile, single-use needles

The number of acupuncture treatments you will need depends on your condition, its severity, and how your body responds. Acupuncturists usually tailor a plan after the first few sessions. Keep in mind that acupuncture is a therapy, not a magic one-time cure-all, but here are the general patterns.

Typical Treatment Frequency

• Acute issues (e.g., sprains, recent injuries): Often 1–2 sessions per week for 2–4 weeks until symptoms improve.

• Chronic conditions (e.g., arthritis, migraines, back pain): Usually start with weekly sessions for 6–8 weeks, then taper to maintenance visits every 2–4 weeks.

• Preventive or wellness care: Some people schedule monthly or seasonal sessions to maintain balance and prevent flare-ups.

• Fertility and women’s health: Treatments may align with menstrual cycles or IVF schedules, often weekly or biweekly.

• Stress and mental health: Regular sessions (weekly or biweekly) are common until symptoms stabilize.

Yes — acupuncture is often combined with other treatments, both conventional and complementary. In fact, many healthcare systems encourage it as part of an integrative medicine approach.