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What you're asking for is covered over the course of several semester/quarters in schooling. You need to know the anatomy of the human body, point functions, point locations, cautions and/or contraindications of the points, point combinations (which is related to several more classes including meridian theory), acupuncture techniques (of which there are many), clean needle technique (how to properly set up a work space), etc. It's not simply a matter of "stimulate point X to treat symptom Y", you need to understand the why and the how to be as efficient and effective as possible. There's a reason why most programs take a minimum of 3-4 years (and honestly are basically just laying the foundation for what will ultimately be a lifetime of learning, and even then you won't learn it all).

Before all else, you need to lay down your foundation (which is what the first 1-2 years of schooling is). If you want a decent starting point to help you understand the medicine better before schooling (or even during) I'd recommend The Web That Has No Weaver by Ted Kaptchuk. That should give you an idea of the depth and interconnection of everything that goes in to this medicine. After that, you can decide for yourself how deep into this you want to get.

A sound machine for white noise. I’ve been using this one for close to 10 years! (I’m partial to using this on “Ocean” in addition to a second music source. It really helps to mask sound from other treatment rooms and helps patients relax.)

White Noise Machine | Sleep Therapy | HoMedics https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A2JBMRE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_DINRCbD84F2QP

Is it normal, no. Is it common, yes.



The most important thing is, you can absolutely get diseases from used needles, though it is rare. This is unacceptable CNT behavior and you should speak with the acupuncturist about it. Also speak to them about cleaning up after themselves. The clinic I work in there's 2 other acupuncturists. One leaves needle flags everywhere and the other leaves garbage all over the desk. It's gross, unsettling for the patient, and totally unnecessary. Clean up after yourself! ... but I digress.


Tell the acu that you've had a needle stick 4 times. Tell them which patient it was during, so they can check their chart to see if there's any information given to communicable diseases (likely not, but it's a chance). Tell them they need to be more careful, and make note of the day and time you spoke to them. If there's someone higher than them in the clinic, mention it to them as well if you feel there's difficulty with the acu.



Imagine if you're a patient, and you are getting off the table and you step on a needle. Do you know who's needle that is, or what they have? Or the fact that this needle is on the dirty ground and now is in your foot? If I was the patient, I would immediately complain and have the office pay for me to have blood work done to see if there was any contamination from the needle stick. And I'd never go back there.


This is an incredibly easy situation to avoid. Tell them to clean up after themselves, that they're creating an unsafe and unsanitary work environment. And have them buy one of these... We keep it in the clinic to find needles that may have fallen and we missed. It's very helpful


Grip 50 lb Telescopic Magnetic Pickup Tool https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NACI55C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_5OVpDbSNMCWRP



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Something like this?

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