Is It Safe

When performed by a qualified professional, acupuncture is one of the safest medical procedures in the world.  A licensed and certified practitioner is one who has completed a three to four year program at a nationally-approved school, passed national certification exams, and actively seeks continuing education.  A licensed and certified practitioner’s office carries liability insurance like most other healthcare professionals.

In the hands of a trained and licensed acupuncturist, your safety is assured.  Acupuncture needles are sterile and disposed of after treatments.  When utilized, moxibustion (or moxa for short) is always directly supervised by a practitioner as are electro-stimulation and cupping.

Sources:  American Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine