Acupuncture
Our acupuncturists are trained in both Chinese and Japanese styles of acupuncture, but specialize in a gentle Japanese-style called Hari. Chinese acupuncture is the most common form of acupuncture practiced by American acupuncturists, and as a result, most American acupuncture
patients have only experienced the Chinese style. Indigenous styles of acupuncture emerged in Japan after the introduction of classical Chinese medical texts in the 6th century. Through its own evolutionary process, Japanese acupuncture has taken on characteristics that make it different from the Chinese style. In general, Hari Japanese acupuncture treatments are more gentle than Chinese acupuncture. Japanese acupuncture needles are thinner than Chinese - that means that the needling itself is pain-free and the sensations are subtle. In Hari (Japanese) acupuncture, the hair-thin needling is not only gentle, but shallow: only 1-5 mm as opposed to 10-50 mm in Chinese 
acupuncture. In a Hari treatment, 1-5 acupuncture points are treated at one time and needles are retained for no more than 5-10 minutes. The radial pulse is re-examined and new points are chosen based on the response to treatment. Because point selections change as the treatment progresses, clients are not left alone in the room with needles retained (as in Chinese-style treatments). The gentle approach of Hari acupuncture treatments is amenable to even the most needle-sensitive clients. Regardless of the style, an acupuncture treatment should not only be effective, but also a pleasant experience that leaves clients feeling refreshed and relaxed.
