How is acupuncture?

I would say that : > 90% of the patient's i treat with acupuncture rave about it. However, acupuncture needs to be used for issues where it is indicated. It doesn't treat all conditions. Sometimes it is best as an adjunct with standard medical treatment. Western and eastern medicine can often fit hand in hand with excellent results.

Relaxing Comfortable: Acupuncture of all types is quite relaxing and comfortable. Some styles of acupuncture tend to be a bit more aggressive than others, and one might find needle insertions can feel like a mosquito bite. Japanese acupuncture uses thinner needles, inserted much more shallowly, and tends to be best for those in acute pain.

Not sure exactly: What you mean by how? Is it painful ... it can be, depending on how person manipulates the needles and how "active" a meridian point may be. How quickly does it work, if it's going to work for you ... it may be after one session but more realistically, a series of sessions.

It is steeped: in the teachings of traditional chinese medicine(TCM). But has many different variants, usually based on subtle variations undertaken in various countries. In essence, it is a form of medicine that strives to correct energistic imbalances in the body through stimulation of "gateway" points with needles, heat, laser, pressure, and/or electricity.

A/W Dr. Southard: Acupuncture uses needles (and other treatments) to balance qi ( life energy) & to correct obstructions in blood circulation, lymphatic drainage, nerve conduction & movement of Qi to treat many different health conditions.