Needle-Free Acupuncture
When I say “needle-free acupuncture,” I’m referring to a type of acupuncture that doesn’t penetrate the skin. Instead, I use a Teishin—an acupuncture tool that softly rests on the surface of the body. So, it’s perfectly painless! As you can see in the photos, Teishins are shaped like short knitting needles.
Teishins and other similar non-insertive acupuncture tools have been used in East Asian medicine for thousands of years. Today, it’s rather common in Japan for acupuncturists to use these 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.
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.
My particular Teishin method is influenced by the acupuncturists Bob Quinn, Dr. Bear (Anryu Iwashina), and Takahiro Funamizu. The goal is to promote balance, so that your inner parts are working in harmony with one another. This gives you the best chance for health and well-being.