Does it hurt?
The needles that are used for acupuncture are hair-thin, and generally people who receive this treatment report very minimal pain from the needles. After the needle is inserted, you may notice a sensation of tingling, heaviness or the movement of energy along the channel pathway.
However, if you are or if you think you are sensitive to needles, or if we consider that you are as such during our consultation, we can decide that other kind of treatment may be used instead of acupuncture.
Is it safe?
As with all health treatments, occasionally acupuncture may be associated with possible adverse reactions in individual cases. Especially in the hands of an unskilled practitioner, acupuncture may lead to a number of problems including allergic reactions, infection and injury to the skin
Dr. Li's TCM Clinic only uses needles that are sterile, disposable, and not ever re-used for another patient.
All Dr Li's practitioners are fully qualified professionals to provide acupuncture treatment.