Acupuncture

Acupuncture Frequently Asked Questions

• Do you use disposable needles? Yes, we only use single use disposable needles.
• Are acupuncture needles as painful as getting a shot from the doctor? We use thin sterile disposable gentle Serin needles that for most patients are completely painless.
• How long have people been practicing acupuncture? In the Chinese classics there are many references to acupuncture instruments some dating back more than two thousand years.
• What is yin and yang? In the book of Plain Questions it states: “Yin and yang are the laws of heaven and earth, the great framework of everything, the parents of change, the root and beginning of life and death…”
• How may you feel after an acupuncture treatment? Many people feel a sense of relaxation and yet feel a new sense of being energized after having an acupuncture treatment.
• What kinds of conditions can be effectively treated with acupuncture? Many conditions have responded favorably to acupuncture treatments. Some of the conditions include: muscular-skeletal problems, digestive problems, depression, anxiety, gynecological disorders, neurological disorders, headaches, respiratory problems and many other conditions.
• Do you need a special license to practice acupuncture in New York? Yes, all acupuncturists in New York must be licensed by the New York State Education Department, which requires that certain educational standards have been met.