Acupuncture Opinions?

[J.D.]

Hey everyone, I went to an acupuncture place on Friday. My question is shouldn’t they wear gloves while performing the acupuncture? When she pulled the needles out of my head, there was some blood on the cotton she used to wipe the place clean. What worries me is if she went directly to me from another patient and had blood on her hands from someone else. I am supposed to go back 8 more times but after seeing that, I am not sure what to do. She was very knowledgeable but the go gloves thing bothers me a lot.

Anyone have any opinions about this, or has been to acupuncture before. Please comment.


Thanks.

[J.D.]

Bump, for opinions and experiences.

[Puddles]

I had accupuncture done once and got no relief from it at all. I don't remember the woman using any gloves either. I would hope that they wash their hands thoroughly inbetween clients.

[Timber]

sounds like high risk behavior to me

[gearjunky]

Been to accupuncture once and she did not have gloves. i had notting out of it, no relief, no nutting! but it was free so:D and she was asain(mmmmm i love asain). Now i go to chiropractor(sp?) and that is the best thing ive done. Plus the girl is hot too so its a double wammy! :rofl:

[J.D.]

Thanks for the replies.

[hitmansb]

1. Sounds very unsanitary.

2. It's a scam...save your money and go for Active Release Therapy if you have any probs that are muscle/tendon related.

[J.D.]

Originally posted by hitmansb

2. It's a scam...save your money and go for Active Release Therapy if you have any probs that are muscle/tendon related. [/B]

The reason I went is my chiro recommended her. I am on HRT and thyroid meds. so my chiro said his sister had been on Thyroid meds for a few years then she went to an acupunturist and now overtime has cut her thyroid meds down to almost nothing. I thought it may help me. Anyway I called and canceled my appointments there. I may look into a different one some other time.