Needle-Free Acupuncture

When I say that I offer “needle-free acupuncture,” I’m referring to the use of a Teishin—an acupuncture tool that rests on the surface of the body, instead of penetrating the skin. As you can see in the photos, Teishins are shaped like short knitting needles.

At the start of a treatment, I palpate your body in order to determine which acupoints to treat. Then, I apply the Teishin to those points.

This method comes from Japanese Meridian Therapy. The goal is to balance your organ networks, so that your inner parts are working in harmony with one another. This gives you the best chance for health and well-being.

Teishins and other similar non-insertive acupuncture tools have been used in East Asian medicine for thousands of years. Today, it’s very common in Japan for acupuncturists to use non-insertive methods. And why not?! They’re pain-free, efficient, and effective!

The Teishin photos on this page comes from the AcuArtistry website. To learn more about needle-free acupuncture tools and practices, you can check out that website here.