Acupuncture uses the insertion of needles to alleviate certain symptoms in the body. It has gotten wide acceptance among western medicine as treatment for such things as postoperative pain, anesthesia, menstrual cramps, etc. It stimulates a number of points on the body, usually by inserting thin metal needles into points that are carefully selected to address a particular symptom or set of symptoms. When the needles are inserted the patient may feel nothing, may feel more relaxed, or may feel a warm or other pleasant feeling. The reduction of symptoms can occur quite quickly, as in pain release, or over a series of treatments for the symptom. You will learn the variation of acupuncture using needles and the variations of acupuncture that do not rely on the use of needles. Feel confident in knowing how the Acupuncture Practitioner Uses His Needles and what to expect during your first visit. You will read about Susan's Personal Experience with Acupuncture and how to find an Acupuncture Practitioner.