What if I’m too scared of the needles to get a treatment?
You’re not alone. Many people are uncomfortable with needles. Some people even have an authentic phobia. The first thing to know is that you can benefit from Chinese Medicine by receiving other forms of treatment including acupressure, cupping, moxabustion or herbal formulas. That being said, acupuncture is the most effective and economical form of treatment. If you do have an authentic phobia, professional psychological assistance may be needed to overcome it. If you want to try acupuncture but feel afraid, I will do my best to help you conquer your fear. Desensitization is a proven technique for conquering fears. We can start slowly by just showing you the needles. You don’t have to receive any acupuncture until you’re ready. We can rely on other treatment methods until you are comfortable with acupuncture.
You’re not alone. Many people are uncomfortable with needles. Some people even have an authentic phobia. The first thing to know is that you can benefit from Chinese Medicine by receiving other forms of treatment including acupressure, cupping, moxabustion or herbal formulas. That being said, acupuncture is the most effective and economical form of treatment. Most people fear acupuncture because they associate needles with painful injections. Acupuncture needles are usually painless. Whenever I attend a health fair or similar event I do free demos for people. The overwhelming response is surprise at how little is felt with acupuncture needle insertion. If acupuncture needling was painful, free demos would not be a successful way to promote it!
