Safety Practices

Acupuncture involves the insertion of fine, single-use, sterile needles at specific points in on the body. Acupuncture is generally considered to be very safe, however some side effects can be experienced. Please refer to our informed consent for additional information about potential acupuncture side effects. 

Hygiene, Privacy, and Safety in the Clinic

• All needles are single-use and sterile.

• Your acupuncturist will wash or disinfect their hands before and after any patient contact. 

• Air purifiers are in use during clinic hours.

• Masks are welcome, but not required. Your acupuncturist may sometimes wear a mask when there is a high incidence of illness in the community.

• Please keep talking to a minimum in the clinic space. You may write down notes for your acupuncturist, or set up a time to talk outside of clinic hours if needed. 

Illness Policy

In order to protect all patients, we ask that you do not come to the clinic if you are experiencing a contagious illness. Please do not come to acupuncture if:

• You have had a fever in the last 24 hours of 100°F or above.

• You have had any NEW/acute respiratory or flu symptoms, sore throat, or shortness of breath.

• You have been in close contact with anyone in the past week who has been diagnosed with COVID-19 or has coronavirus-type symptoms.