Japanese Acupuncture
Japanese-style acupuncture is a gentle style of acupuncture and unique in it's needling techniques. The theories and philosophies of this practice originate from Classical Chinese Medicine but is much more gentle than Chinese-style needling. Acupuncture may be performed using inserted needles, non-inserted needle (also called teishin) or both. Both types of needles are used to interact with the Qi of your body through specific acu-moxa points in order to help the body return to it’s natural balance and flow of energy
Insertive acupuncture needles
With insertive acupuncture, very thin needles are inserted into acupuncture points along the energy meridians of the body. The techniques used with these needles may be shallow and gentle or deep and strong based on your preferences and condition. In the Japanese-style, I use the smallest gauge needles available - so thin that they may be thinner than a strand of your hair!
These needles are made of stainless steel and typically do not react with those with metal sensitivities. If you are extremely sensitive to certain metals, please be sure to always let your acupuncturist know!
These needles are made of stainless steel and typically do not react with those with metal sensitivities. If you are extremely sensitive to certain metals, please be sure to always let your acupuncturist know!
Non-insertive acupuncture using teishin
With non-insertive acupuncture, a blunted needle called a teishin is used just at the surface of the skin. It has been shown to have equal efficacy as insertive needles and is perfect for children, persons who are more sensitive (physically or energetically), or for anyone who is apprehensive / has a fear of needles.
These needles are made of various metals. I most frequently use pure silver teishins in my treatments but also have gold-plated stainless steel and copper teishin available as well.
These needles are made of various metals. I most frequently use pure silver teishins in my treatments but also have gold-plated stainless steel and copper teishin available as well.
How do the needles compare?
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Pictured:
Top needle: silver teishin Lower 2 needles: regular filiform acupuncture needle |
