Electroacupuncture
A gentle electric pulse added to your acupuncture session.
Electroacupuncture builds on regular acupuncture: small clips are attached to a few needles, delivering a gentle, continuous electrical pulse instead of the needles simply resting in place.
It is offered as an add-on to an acupuncture session, at your practitioner’s discretion — it is not available as a standalone treatment.
Why it matters in TCM
TCM views steady, continuous stimulation of specific points as a way to more strongly encourage the flow of qi where it has become blocked, compared to needles resting still.
Many patients use it for the same reasons as regular acupuncture — pain, tension, and recovery — when a practitioner feels the extra stimulation may help.
What to expect
- ✓Acupuncture needles are placed as usual.
- ✓Small clips are attached to a few needles, connected to a gentle pulse device.
- ✓You feel a mild, rhythmic tingling or tapping — the intensity is adjusted to your comfort.
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Good to know
Electroacupuncture is only offered as an add-on to an acupuncture session — it isn’t available as a standalone treatment. Your practitioner will let you know if it’s a good fit for you, and adjust the pulse intensity to your comfort throughout.
Frequently asked questions
What is electroacupuncture?
It builds on regular acupuncture by attaching small clips to a few needles, delivering a gentle, continuous electrical pulse instead of the needles simply resting still. You feel a mild, rhythmic tingling, adjusted to your comfort.
Can I book electroacupuncture on its own?
No — electroacupuncture is only available as an add-on to an acupuncture session, not as a standalone treatment. Ask your practitioner about adding it during your visit.
This page is for general information and is not medical advice. Your doctor will recommend what’s appropriate for you during a consultation.