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  1. Q1: How big are the needles and how deep are they inserted?
  2. Q2: Will it hurt me?
  3. Q3: Do I have to get naked?
  4. Q4: How can it help me?
  5. Q5: How much does a session cost and can I get my insurance to cover it?
  6. Q6: Is it OK for me to eat before or after a session? What about exercise?
  7. Q7: How many sessions do I need in order to start feeling the benefits?
  8. Q8: What are the risks of acupuncture? Is it uncomfortable?
  9. Q9: Are there different styles of acupuncture?
  10. Q10:How many sessions do I need in order to start feeling the benefits?

Q1: How big are the needles and how deep are they inserted?


Just the mention of "needle" can make some people flinch. But having an acupuncture treatment is nothing like getting a shot. The needles rarely hurt or draw blood, and they usually induce a state of deep relaxation. The needles are usually made of stainless steel needles, normally about as thin as a human hair. Sometimes we use a 20k gold needle depending on the need of the patient. All needles are pre-sterilized and are either disposable or individualized for each patient. This means that each patient has their own set of needles and they are sterilized and stored specifically for that patient. At the Nagao Acupuncture Clinic we usually insert them to a depth of anywhere from 0.1cm (1/4 inch) to 10cm (4 inches), depending on the condition of the patient and therapy needs.