Have you been wondering if you can perform acupuncture on yourself at home? Well, the answer is yes you can.
I even sell needles you can use at home. The same Acupuncture needles I use: Read on
You obviously can’t hit as many acupuncture points as safely and effectively as if a trained and certified Acupuncturist was performing the acupuncture on you.
However, you can definitely still help yourself heal and feel better with self-acupuncture.
When do I perform Acupuncture on myself at home?
If I ever have a headache. Also, If I feel sluggish and need a rest as I think I may have depression or anxiety creeping in. Mainly it’s because my Hiatal Hernia is playing up.
How do I give myself an Acupuncture treatment at home?
I will grab my bag of Acupuncture needles and Alcohol wipes that I keep with me in my medicine drawer. (I do believe they should teach Acupuncture at school, at a basic level, and every house should have an acupuncture kit), and get needling into myself.
I use these needles to give myself acupuncture treatments –
Tip: Buy the 30 x 40mm size – That’s the easiest and the one i’m using in the video. Acupupuncture Needles to use on yourself
You can also buy them if you want. Usually, sales are restricted to Acupuncturists only –
Acupuncture needles with Guide tube for beginners and home self-use – Click to BUY WITH FREE SHIPPING
Who should learn how to give themselves Self-Acupuncture?
Everyone who is interested in learning Acupuncture and has the time to learn should be encouraged to learn this Ancient Chinese Medicinal craft.
Some people like to improve themselves by reading a self-help book, while others like to physically stimulate their body using ancient TCM.
It really is incredibly fascinating. Acupuncture is not something where you can just ‘buy the needles, and off you go’ – Acupuncture can be lethal if you do not know what you are doing, You will need to be trained in performing Acupuncture.
If you want to learn what to expect from acupuncture treatments or want to know how to improve your acupuncture sessions – click here to see me talk about it.
Why should a person learn to give themselves Acupuncture treatments at home?
If a person takes the time to study Acupuncture they can then treat themselves at home. But it doesn’t stop there. They can also treat their friends and family at home too.
You will no longer have to just settle for acupressure when you can learn to do acupuncture on yourself. Acupuncture points and acupressure points are the same and are serviced from the same Chinese medicine textbooks, however, it is much superior to learn how to do acupuncture on yourself rather than just acupressure.
I give myself acupuncture all the time. it makes me feel a lot better, and it’s so easy!
I highly recommend you acquire the Acupuncture kit. The needles will definitely help you in a way like never before. For example, I’ve even managed to have an acupuncture treatment on an airplane, during a flight!
Is giving yourself an Acupuncture treatment just as good as having an Acupuncturist perform the treatment on you?
Not usually, but it definitely can be! For example, one of the best Acupuncture sessions I’ve ever had was when I was sick with food poisoning whilst traveling as a Digital Nomad in Manila, Philippines. This then turned into a Kidney infection and when taking Clarithromycin to treat it. I truly didn’t know if I was Arthur or Martha. I was not well. I was so sick, and so far from feeling like my usual bouncy, and energetic self who is capable of being a podcast host.
I remember getting up the courage and finding the strength and energy to put the Acupuncture needles into my ‘Special Self-Acupuncture points’ I use when I need a good ‘pick-me-up’.
What Acupuncture points did I place the Acupuncture needles into my own skin?
- Liver 3 x 2
- Stomach 36 x 2
- Liver 4 x 2
- Large Intestine 11 x 2
- Yin Tao – Between eyebrows, above the nose (Third-Eye)
- Baihui (DU20) – Top of head
Within minutes of resting my head on the pillow, after placing these 10 needles in, I felt all this energy buzzing around my body and an unbelievable, and incredible feeling of levitation. I felt as if I had left my body and somehow floated on top of it 1-2 meters above in the air. I’ve had this feeling a few times during acupuncture but this time the feeling was so intense.
You can read about a list I made of Acupuncture points that are easily accessible for beginners here.
After this session, I felt it was the turning point in my recovery from the bout of food poisoning from hell. for times like these, I truly believe Acupuncture should be bought to the attention of much more people. I hope more and more people learn acupuncture and gain the ability to give themselves Acupuncture treatments at home also.
4 responses to “Can you do Acupuncture on yourself at home?”
Hi. Thank you for your at home acupuncture information. Is there a beginners course ? I underwent unsuccessful fasciotomies on both lower legs. I am able to walk better since the surgeries but continue to have pressure and gait issues. I have had 3 acupuncture sessions and have noticed increased control of my left leg. I am interested in continuing acupuncturehave
You may have to research some good books, but definitely find a local acupuncturist who can teach you the essentials and basic fundamentals of acupuncture.
This is illegal. You can not sell needles in USA. If you want to learn acupuncture. Do like the rest of us and go to school. If it took me 5.5 yrs to complete the doctoral degree and master degree program, there’s no way an average person should insert an acupuncture needle into any point without understanding the science behind it.
I disagree. I believe it can be very safe if done with 10 or so hours of learning and guidance by experienced Acupuncturists, on certain points. If it took you 5.5 years to feel that the piece of paper you received makes you feel entitled to do something others cannot do without, I’m sorry for that.
People should definitely do some research on safety, and understanding at least at a basic level though, but 5.5 years, give it a break! We are controlled to think that, let’s help others instead of hindering others.