Many first-time patients are concerned that acupuncture needles will feel like hypodermic injections at the doctor’s office. They won't. Acupuncture uses hair-thin, flexible needles that you will hardly feel when I insert them. When we gently stimulate the needles they may produce a unique sensation that Oriental medicine calls de qi. Patients often describe de qi as a heavy, achy pressure, or spreading, traveling feeling. You may also feel an "electrical" sensation moving down the meridian pathways, though this is less common. Most patients find these acupuncture sensations deeply satisfying and leave the treatment feeling relaxed both mentally and physically.

Due to the small size of the needles, treatments rarely cause any discomfort. It’s common that patients may feel a mild pinch followed by a heaviness, tingling, vibration, or numbness around the needled area. We do our best, however, to prevent any persistent painful or stinging sensation during the session.
You may feel slight pressure when a needle goes in. Most people find that it doesn't hurt. The area may tingle, feel numb, itch, or be a little sore. Providers believe that this is a sign that the energy flow, or Qi, has been accessed. After the needle is placed, we may roll the needle slightly back and forth. Or we may use heat or electrical current on the needle.

In general, acupuncture is safe when done by a licensed provider. A state license ensures that the provider has a extensive level of training and follows certain guidelines. Acupuncturists are required to undergo extensive education, including detailed study of human anatomy and training in Clean Needle Technique. Yunah is licensed by the state of New York and a National Board (NCCAOM) certified acupuncturist. As required by law, only pre-sterilized, disposable, single-use needles are used to ensure your complete safety.

The first treatment can take up to 1.5 hours.

Follow-up treatments can take up to 1 ~ 1.5 hours.

Results can vary greatly depending on the severity of the condition. Some patients experience a dramatic change after a single treatment. For most conditions, however, a positive change should be expected within 5 to 6 treatments.

Traditionally, patients would receive a treatment once daily for 10 days. After which time, the condition was re-assessed. This treatment schedule is obviously not practical. For acute conditions, we recommend treatments at least once a week. Once acute conditions are resolved, we recommend maintenance treatments between once and twice per month.

Loose fitting clothing is recommended. Most acupuncture points can be administered by simply rolling up your sleeves or pant-legs. Gowns are available, however in situations where additional access is required.

Actually, we encourage patients to eat something before the visit. Receiving a treatment on an empty stomach can result in significant dizziness or weakness following their session. Heavy meals, drugs and alcohol should be avoided, however.