What can I expect from my first appointment?what can I expect from my first appointment?During your first visit, Jen will talk with you at length about your main complaint, as well as the general condition of all your systems. After the information has been gathered and your questions have been answered, you will have a treatment.You will lie on a table similar to a massage table either wearing loose clothing or wearing undergarments covered by a sheet or a blanket. Jen will wipe the selected acupuncture points with alcohol. After palpating the points with her finger, Jen will guide you to take a breath in, and then out. On the exhalation, she will insert the needle. The needles will stay in 20-45 minutes, depending on your condition/s. are the needles safe?All needles are sterile and are stored in sealed blister packs. To ensure safety, the needles are removed from their packages only moments before insertion. The needles are disposed of in biohazard containers and are not re-used.will it hurt?The needles are very thin and rarely cause any discomfort. When many people hear the word 'needle' they think of the larger types used in western medical offices. Because acupuncture needles do not put anything into your body or remove anything they are not hollow-shafted. Being solid-shafted allows them to be very thin and easy to insert.