A comprehensive evaluation of your overall health from the viewpoint of the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is conducted to let the practitioner know more about your health condition and concerns. Once the TCM diagnosis is made, intervention like acupuncture is performed. Acupuncture involves the insertion of fine sterile needles into specific acupuncture points on the body to tailor the treatment to your individual needs. The device used in the clinics are solid, disposable, medical-grade stainless steel needles.

Licensed acupuncturists receive a 3-year or more graduate training including internship. Non-physician acupuncturists in Texas are required to pass the national board exam and register with the Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners. The acupuncture needles are disposable, single-use sterilized needles. It is generally a very safe treatment and is appropriate for individuals of all ages. Acupressure without needles or noninvasive modalities such as laser on acupoints are used on younger children. Mild side effects of acupuncture experienced by some people include local soreness, minor bleeding or bruising where the needles are inserted.

Sensations from the hair-thin acupuncture needles are minimal. A feeling of mild tingling or soreness from the needles is typical. Some individuals might feel nothing at all. The acupuncturist may gently twirl the needles after insertion or provide heat or microcurrent stimulus to the needles. People usually are relaxed during the session.

Wear loose fitting clothes for your comfort. After the intake, an acupuncture treatment plan typically ranges from 5 to 20 acupuncture points is carried out. A gown sometimes is provided to access certain acupuncture points. You will have time to rest while the needles are in place for around 30 minutes.