Acupuncture needles are very tiny, so they can pinch in bonier areas but they typically don't cause any pain; most patients report feeling peaceful and relaxed during treatment. Watch as acupuncturist Jill Blakeway describes how acupuncture feels.
Jill Blakeway is a licensed and board certified acupuncturist, clinical herbalist, and a practitioner of Chinese medicine. She is also an author and speaker and is based in New York City where she founded and runs one the YinOva Center.
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