WIthin an acupuncture treatment various adjunctive techniques may be used depending on your condition. These may include the following:
Generally, people find an acupuncture treatment to be a relaxing experience. When administered by a skilled professional it should not hurt. Unlike hypodermic needles, acupuncture needles are solid and hair-thin – not designed to cut the skin. The insertion feels like a tug on a body hair. After the needle is inserted their may be a feeling of tingling, a sensation of something moving, a warm feeling, etc. Many find it an enjoyable experience.
The treatment time can vary. The first session can take up to 90 minutes and will begin with a detailed history being taken. 
Depending on the nature, severity and duration of the complaint,the course of treatment will vary. A typical course of consists of 10 sessions, although significant improvements can occur after just a few visits. While many problems can be fixed quickly, more chronic conditions may be relieved only with time and effort. The speed of progress with long-standing chronic issues is determined by the patients willingness to live and eat well in conjunction with the treatment.