Types of Needling Performed by Acupuncturists Licensed in Massachusetts (1999) and Washington (1998)
| Type of Needling* | Massachusetts (N = 1,298 visits) % | Washington (N = 1,263 visits) % |
|---|---|---|
| * Types of needling are defined in the Appendix. | ||
| None | 2.1 | 1.8 |
| Intradermal | 8.0 | 5.8 |
| Ion pumping cords | 8.4 | 4.6 |
| Microsystem: ear | 21.4 | 24.7 |
| Microsystem: hand | 2.3 | 4.2 |
| Microsystem: scalp | 2.6 | 1.3 |
| Plum blossom | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Regular body | 95.1 | 93.3 |
| Shallow | 4.9 | 14.0 |
| Other | 6.1 | 2.9 |
| Multiple types | 33.0 | 33.4 |