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How to Purchase Acupuncture Needles

If you are training to be an acupuncturist then it is very important that you purchase the correct needles to practice your trade.  Make sure that you find the acupuncture needles from a manufacturer that you trust and also one that offers you the variety of needles that you need.


  1. Find a reputable manufacturer that you would like to purchase your needles from.  They are offered by a variety of different maufacturers like BOEN and Moxom. SEIRIN is a manufacturer that is trusted by many acupuncture professionals.  If you think this retailer or any other sounds like a good fit for you, then you should look at their website for more information. 

  2. Consider the number of acupuncture needles that you will need.  They generally come in packages of 100 or more.  You will need many needles to practice acupuncture and you should consider buying in bulk if you know which needles you would like.  Make sure that you consider price when looking at these needles.  Some may be more expensive than others but buying in bulk can offer a price break.

  3. Choose the right acupuncture needles for you.  There will be a variety of different types.  If you are unsure of what you need, then choose a set that is painless and silicon free.  Some people may be allergic to silicon making it unwise to purchase silicon-coated needles.  You may want color coded acupuncture needles as well.  

  4. Place your order online.  Acupuncture needles are a specialty item and it will be much easier to find them from an online retailer. Acupuncture Direct is one retailer that allows you to place online orders.