https://community.qvc.com/t5/Wellness/My-First-Acupuncture-Appointment/m-p/217808#M4498 <P>Well, I just got back from having my first acupuncture experience. He had 18 years of acupuncture experience in China and taught acupuncture at a College prior to coming to the USA in 1982. He is a diplomat certified by the NCCAOM and is licensed by our state.</P> <P>He treated my knees (both are awaiting knee replacements for over 2 years now but lung infections and cellulitis have cancelled 2 planned surgical dates so far), my left thumb, and my right shoulder. He put in the needles then used a glass suction (called cupping) to draw the painful area up. </P> <P>Results: Right knee--no improvement; left knee feels fantastic. Thumb and shoulder feel good, too. The left knee hasn't felt this good in a LONG time.</P> <P>I go back Friday for a repeat treatment, and a double session, and he will also address my back, my asthma, and bronchitis.</P> <P>This method seems to work for me. Sure wish insurance paid, though. $80 per hour treatment. But, I haven't felt this much improvement in anything they have done for me medically.</P> <P>Thanks for the suggestion, <STRONG>Jane R.</STRONG>, and for those of you who also shared encouraging results. </P> Tue, 03 Jul 2012 19:55:42 GMT wismiss 2012-07-03T19:55:42Z https://community.qvc.com/t5/Wellness/My-First-Acupuncture-Appointment/m-p/217808#M4498 <P>Well, I just got back from having my first acupuncture experience. He had 18 years of acupuncture experience in China and taught acupuncture at a College prior to coming to the USA in 1982. He is a diplomat certified by the NCCAOM and is licensed by our state.</P> <P>He treated my knees (both are awaiting knee replacements for over 2 years now but lung infections and cellulitis have cancelled 2 planned surgical dates so far), my left thumb, and my right shoulder. He put in the needles then used a glass suction (called cupping) to draw the painful area up. </P> <P>Results: Right knee--no improvement; left knee feels fantastic. Thumb and shoulder feel good, too. The left knee hasn't felt this good in a LONG time.</P> <P>I go back Friday for a repeat treatment, and a double session, and he will also address my back, my asthma, and bronchitis.</P> <P>This method seems to work for me. Sure wish insurance paid, though. $80 per hour treatment. But, I haven't felt this much improvement in anything they have done for me medically.</P> <P>Thanks for the suggestion, <STRONG>Jane R.</STRONG>, and for those of you who also shared encouraging results. </P> Tue, 03 Jul 2012 19:55:42 GMT https://community.qvc.com/t5/Wellness/My-First-Acupuncture-Appointment/m-p/217808#M4498 wismiss 2012-07-03T19:55:42Z