Acupuncture is extremely safe. It is an all-natural, drug-free therapy, yielding no side effects – just feelings of relaxation and well-being. There is little to no danger of infection from acupuncture needles because they are sterile, used once, and then discarded.
Acupuncturists follow guidelines set forth by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Clean Needle Technique course.