Non-Insertive Acupuncture – Say What?

Have you been curious to try acupuncture… but you’re scared of needles? Then welcome to the world of non-insertive acupuncture!

As the name suggests, non-insertive acupuncture focuses on using acupuncture techniques which do not involve penetrating the surface of the skin whatsoever. So while the traditional Chinese medicine technique has long been associated with the use of needles being used to penetrate the surface of the skin, it is possible to receive many of the same benefits without using the needles at all.

This means, of course, that it’s a gentler approach which opens itself up to use for people who are nervous about having needles used on them. Additionally, it makes the treatment suitable for children as well.

Overall, there are a few main techniques used within the field of non-insertive acupuncture. First of all, there is the technique of Shakuju, which is essentially the Japanese word for “superficial”. Robert Gracey is one of only 5 acupuncturists in the U.S. certified to teach this style of acupuncture directly from its founders: Shakuju-kai.

Gracey explains that Shaku means deep and ju means superficial. He goes on to explain that Shakuju rebalances the patient’s body bringing the superficial and the deep energies into balance. Gracey teaches Japanese acupuncture at the New England School of Acupuncture (NESA). He also runs a clinic providing holistic healing practices and , MA.

Additionally, there is the technique of Toyo Hari – which is another gentle and relaxing version of acupuncture which was originally developed by blind acupuncturists!

We are lucky to have an expert in both Chinese Medicine as well as Japanese acupuncture located here in Arizona as well. Elyse Tera has served as president of the Arizona Society of Oriental Medicine and Acupuncture. She not only treats patients but teaches as well.

Her clinic is located at: Acupuncture of Yuma 1150 W. 24th St., Suite E. Yuma, Arizona 85364

What is particularly exciting for people who just “don’t do needles” is that despite it’s external nature, it is still extremely potent under the right conditions. For this reason, many people are flocking to both of these non-insertive acupuncture alternatives – and the results speak for themselves.

In fact, many people turn to this treatment, as opposed to traditional acupuncture, once they discover that the techniques often give the same kind of relief to a variety of ailments and conditions.

Interestingly, something that many people aren’t aware of is that non-insertive acupuncture is an age-old tradition that is discussed in the earliest texts of traditional Chinese medicine. While the focus has commonly been on the concept of needle-based acupuncture over recent years, the original texts highlight the fact that this technique is often very effective in its own right – so needles are not always required to experience the full re-balancing .

However, to experience the full benefits of this technique, it’s important to visit a skilled practitioner who has specific training in this art. It often requires great skill to be able to accurately determine the best energetically active points on a person’s body.

Finally, another great perk of non-insertive acupuncture is that the treatment can be finished very quickly – often within 10 to 15 minutes. Many people cite that just brief treatments with this method provide excellent relief from injuries and disorders.

It’s easy to see that Chinese & Japanese non-insertive acupuncture are viable alternatives to the traditional techniques. So if you’re looking for a safe and comfortable alternative to acupuncture, then trying these non-insertive techniques is a great place to begin.