When the acupuncturist arrives at a working diagnosis, they will place you in a comfortable position to insert the needles. After the needles are inserted, you will relax in the treatment room for 15 to 20 minutes. The acupuncturist will then return and take out the needles. After the treatment is over, the acupuncturist may prescribe Chinese herbal medicines if they would be helpful to you. Ten to 20 needles may be inserted, although more or less is not uncommon.
Most health problems take more than one treatment to resolve.
Expect to have four treatments before reassessment. Many problems may require ten or more treatments before significant benefits accrue. Along the way, though, you should see an overall improvement in your health as your main complaint improves as well. Fees vary widely. The AAOM is the oldest national organization representing licensed acupuncturists, students, and Oriental medical schools.