Healing with Acupuncture

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The needles are extremely thin therefore, if the patient feels anything at all, it is generally only a slight sensation at insertion. It is absolutely nothing like getting a shot with a hypodermic needle. Patients are usually quite surprised at how little they feel the needles and how extremely relaxing a treatment is. Many patients even fall asleep while on the table. On occasion, when the needle reaches the appropriate depth beneath the skin, a slight dull ache, heaviness, tingling or traveling warmth may be experienced. It is generally very mild. Depending on what the patient is being treated for, the needles can be stimulated to intentionally create those sensations. This is, of course, done in a very gentle manner.

It is extremely important and an utmost priority to Megan that every patient is comfortable at all times with everything that is going on during treatment. There is constant communication between Megan and the patient. Questions and comments are encouraged. Great care and compassion is given at all times to all of Megan’s patients. The vast majority of patients find treatment extremely relaxing.

Yes. Only sterile, single use disposable needles are used. The needles are sterilized during their manufacture, packaged in a sealed container and discarded in a biohazard unit after a single use. There is a minimal risk of a small bruise developing or to have a drop of blood at any acupuncture point site after the needles are removed. While not often, it does happen. Should a drop of blood or bruising occur, it does not mean that the acupuncture was done incorrectly; there are many reasons why some people are more likely to bruise than others and there are some specific points that are more likely to bruise as well. Care is taken to try and avoid it but realistically, it would heal like any other bruise.