Will the acupuncture needles hurt?
Needles conjure up fear for a lot of Americans. This fear is usually based on a bad experience that they had from the business end of a hypodermic needle from a nurse, doctor, or phlebotomist. This is understandable since a hypodermic needle has a hollow serrated tip which is designed to rip and tear flesh in order to inject or remove a fluid. In contrast, acupuncture needles are solid shafts that smooth down to the microscopic level and most will even fit inside of their western counterparts. Since there is no fluid to inject with acupuncture needles, most patients experience a small prick like that of a half second long mosquito bite then the pain, if any subsides. After the insertion of an acupuncture needle, a patient may experience nothing, up to a dull throbbing ache. Once all of the needles are in, patients usually begin to feel more relaxed and quite often forget that the needles are even there.
Can Acupuncture needles spread disease?
No! Only disposable, one-time use needles are used. Sterilization procedures for other instruments protect against the transfer of AIDS, hepatitis, and other viral and infectious diseases.
Needling Technique
Mountain Spirit Acupuncture uses a very gently needling technique. Although people experience different levels of sensitivity, we will work very closely with you to make sure your experience is comfortable and positive. Needles are typically left in for about 20 minutes, while Reiki work, if the patient is receptive, is performed. The patient is then left to rest, and often times patients even fall asleep, before removal of the needles.
