Acupuncture

What is it?

Is it safe?

In the hands of a comprehensively trained acupuncturist, your safety is assured. Licensed Acupuncturists (designated as L.Ac.) are trained and tested in Clean Needle Technique (CNT). CNT includes sterilization of acupuncture needles and equipment, prevention of transmission blood-borne pathogens, disposal of contaminated waste, and other safety aspects of acupuncture.  

In the state of MN, L.Ac's are licensed by the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice.  The minimum training required is a Master degree in Acupuncture (M.Ac.).  Practitioner's also trained in Chinese Herbal medicine have a Master degree in Oriental medicine (M.Om.)  

Will it hurt?

Acupuncture bears no resemblance to the feeling of receiving an injection. Acupuncture needles are very fine and flexible, about the diameter of a human hair. In most cases, insertion by a skilled practitioner is performed without discomfort. You may experience a sense of heaviness or electricity in the area of insertion. Most patients find the treatments very relaxing and many fall asleep during treatment.