As energy is redirected in the body, internal chemicals and hormones are released and healing begins to take place. Occasionally, symptoms may worsen for a few days, or there may be changes in your pattern of appetite, sleep, bowel and bladder habits, and emotional state. These should not cause any concern, as these changes are simply indications that the acupuncture is starting to work. Personal counseling records are held in strictest confidence. Information will not be provided to any third party unless a signed release authorization from the client is in our records.
People experience acupuncture needling differently.
Some feel minimal pain, some feel none at all. Once the needles are in place, there is no pain. Acupuncture needles are very thin and solid, and are made from stainless steel. The point is smooth, unlike hypodermic needles that are hollow and have a cutting edge. Insertion into the skin is not as painful as injections or blood sampling.