It is a common misunderstanding that acupuncture hurts. It is simply from an association that has been made with the familiar experience of receiving a shot at the doctor’s office. In the hands of a skilled acupuncturist with good quality needles, patients have virtually no sensation at all when the needles are tapped in. Once the needles are stimulated, they may feel a dull or slight tingling sensation in and around the area of the needle. Most patients find the treatments to be very relaxing and meditative experiences.

In our clinic, we use the world famous Dong Bang needles. Dong Bang is a Korean company renowned for its high standards and advanced techniques in acupuncture needle production. Dong Bang has developed and mastered a unique process, which allows the production of a needle that is very fine, flexible and smooth with strong internal structure.
Dong Bang needles are sterile and hygienic. Each needle is individually blister packed in a sterile plastic tube. The needles are used only once, and then discarded.

Dong Bang carries out strict quality control procedures. Every package is indicated with a lot number which enables identification of the production date and materials used in manufacturing in order to maintain quality control.

Unfortunately, many acupuncturists use low quality needles in an effort to save costs. High quality needles can be five times as expensive, but we believe that we must treat and care for others as we would treat and care for ourselves. The quality and the comfort of our patients is naturally reflected in the results from our treatments.

Electron Microscope Close-up of a Dong Bang Needle