Tiny Needle Community Acupuncture

I was well aware of Tiny Needles location but until a friend went for treatment for an injury I didn’t know anyone who had been.
After injuring my back and hamstring, again, I decided to go and see if acupuncture could help me heal. I knew that like chiropractor care for back pain, versus on-​going maintenance, this wasn’t going to be a one-​time visit for relief.
I’ve also talked to Kristen about treatment for migraines and sinus pressure. I’m completely amazed at what questions regarding my health she has after checking my tongue and pulse on both wrists. I don’t 100% understand what she is doing, but I try to be very thorough in sharing what type of pain I’m having and where it is located. She is quite possibly one of the nicest people I’ve encountered and given me some tips of movements to make while at work to help my body.
To get started, visit the website and grab the patient profile papers to complete before your first visit. Then, schedule a visit and make payment through her online scheduling system.
This is community acupuncture, not private room, so be prepared for a group setting of people relaxed (and possibly snoring) in chairs when you arrive.
As quietly as possible find an empty chair, slip off your shoes/​socks and make your arms and legs available. In the summer, I found wearing dresses and flip flops to be the easiest because there have been a few times I’ve had needles in my thighs just above my knees.
When she visits your chair, you’ll have time to communicate a little about what’s going on and this is where your indoor voice is invaluable. I’ve brought bullet point notes so I can quickly and easily communicate with her and not disrupt others.
After your needles are in, be prepared to close your eyes and relax. Do not worry about the next person coming in, or leaving, getting agitated when chairs make noises or someone talks too loud, the street noise, the toilet flushes, etc.
Also at the time I’ve been going her beautiful dog has been present, usually sleeping on the floor. I only note this for those who are not dog-​friendly people and would panic at the sight of a dog.

Kristen is amazing. I found Tiny needle when I was looking for alternative treatment to my Dr pumping me full of steroids bc he «didn’t know» what was causing my skin issues.
I had never had acupuncture treatment before and was a little bit wary, but figured anything was better than what I was doing. At first I wasn’t so sure about the community setting, but other than a few infrequent snores here and there from neighbors (I probably contributed as well haha) it was a great fit. I stopped taking the steroids and after ~2 appointments my skin issues were completely cleared up. Kristen has also treated me for; sinus infections, colds, allergies, back pain, mental health (Stress, panic attacks etc) the list goes on forever. If she ever placed a needle by a nerve, or a needle pinched, I would let her know and she would immediately remove and ask if it was okay to replace at a better location.
We moved to Denver or else I’d be going to her for life. Kristin is so professional, kind, and personal treatment oriented, HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

I’ve never knew real pain until I pinched a nerve (and possibly ruptured a disc) in my back last year, and was in excruciating pain for two solid months. It was so much pain, I wasn’t able to hold my 2-​month-​old son! I begged multiple doctors to give me more meds, but they told me my pain was ‘normal’ and that I should suffer through it.
When you are desperate enough, you’ll try anything– that’s what led me to try acupuncture (at a friend’s suggestion).
Walking into Tiny Needle, Kristen sat down with me, talked about what she did, and managed my expectations. She assured me that it took a few visits before feeling a difference, and sure enough– after a couple treatments, it relaxed my tense muscles enough for my back to heal, relieved much of my pain and left me feeling functional for the first time in weeks! A few weeks and several visits later, my back had almost completely healed itself!
The payment schedule was very flexible (you choose your own price as long as you meet the minimum) and generous and allowed me to get the proper treatment I needed without breaking my bank. Kristen explained that sometimes it takes a while, and she didn’t want a little thing like money to keep people from finding relief.
I still go back for the occasional treatment and I never pay the minimum price — she’s earned my trust and is worth every penny. Looking back, this was a life-​saver to me. I’ve never been an alternative medicine guy, but I’m now sold on acupuncture. I still don’t know HOW it works… but I know it made a huge difference.

Had my first experience with acupuncture with Kristin last week. She is fantastic– really took her time to get to know me, and answer any questions. I will definitely be back!

Although I’m a fan of massage therapy, holistic medicine, I tried acupuncture for the first time today. After 40 minutes, I can’t say I experienced any altered state of relaxation, heightened energy or alleviation of the sciatic pain I sought treatment for. But the office is clean, Asian minimalist and soothing. Not sure the $ 40 treatment is as well spent as on a massage therapy session, but may give it another shot to see.

Tiny Needles was recommended to me by a massage therapist at Mitchell’s. Kristen was highly recommended because of her background study into group acupuncture in China. I have had about 5 treatments to help relax and alleviate tight muscle groups and some wrist/​joint pain. I was amazed at the state of relaxation I can achieve during treatments! I was skeptical about being able to relax with other people around but the combination of comfortable recliners, soothing, peaceful music and a soft blanket –I am not even aware of those little needles, much less people. The location is easy to get to and I have found parking out front every time. I did contribute about 50 cents to the parking meter but after a treatment there are plenty of wonderful spots to grab a cup of coffee or a bite to eat. I do like scheduling appointments and paying online and I can actually afford the treatments! My only negative comments are that there are no evening or weekend appointment times. I have not been able to go for as many sessions as I would like to. It is painless and energizes me. I would recommend Tiny Needles to everyone in Cincinnati!

Love the price, (sliding scale, as low as $ 15). It is so relaxing, and Kristen is great. I’ve been going frequently for a couple months now and I always look forward to it. It’s a very peaceful environment, and I always leave so relaxed. I also appreciate that Kristen uses new needles, and disposes of them in a red sharps container. Online scheduling and payment is simple. I’d check this place out if you’re interested in trying acupuncture– you don’t have much to lose.

I am new to acupuncture, but it has been a life saver finding Tiny Needle Community. The staff are knowledgable and always leave me feeling more at peace in the world. I was dealing with major lower back pain, that is all but disappeared as a result of the acupuncture I received here.

Had my first visit today. Very relaxing and can’t wait to go back again!

After moving from Chicago in June, I was eager to find an acupuncturist to help with the stress of the adjustment. I stumbled upon Tiny Needle through Unilocal and Google.
After reading the four other reviews, I was convinced to give it a try. I am SO happy I did! The environment is peaceful and welcoming and Kristen is amazing!
It truly is a gem in Cincinnati. If you’re looking for an acupuncturist or thinking about getting treatments, GO TO TINY NEEDLE!

After moving from Los Angeles to Cincinnati, I had been having a hard time finding good holistic care givers, only doctors that want you to swallow tons of pills. So I was super excited to hear about Tiny Needle! First of all, they offer a sliding scale, so instead of paying the typical $ 90 per visit, I can pay $ 15 and go more often! Another bonus– as a Veteran, I can go on Wednesdays for FREE PTSD treatment! Trust me, as a vet, I can tell you that we all have some form of it, so I suggest you get your butt there double-​time, recruit!
Kristin is super sweet and soothing, and I like that she practices in the traditional manner of a calm group setting. I was slightly worried about the needles, which is stupid, considering half of my body is tattooed, but she popped those babies in so fast I didn’t feel a thing. Then she did some acupressure beads on my other ear, and it was off to sleepy time for me. I am super excited to keep going and see the results accumulate. After one session I already feel much more relaxed. I look forward to a long and successful treatment relationship with Tiny Needle!

FINALLY, acupuncture provided by a highly trained, board certified practitioner at an affordable cost. I asked Kristin to help me with a chronic neck/​shoulder/​upper back pain that I’ve had for about 14 years. Half a dozen physical therapists, a chiropractor, a really good deep massage therapist have all failed to even mitigate the pain for more than a few hours. But Kristin, after 2 weeks/​3 times per week treatments and maybe a couple more weekly treatments made it go away! Heaven! She has since helped me with weight loss & appetite control (1 week «hooking up» with friends in LA eating & drinking netted me NO weight gain), knee joint pain (gone), pulled tendon chronic pain (gone). She’s helped my friends both with back and joint pain, old and seering pain from two long ago car accidents, allergies, etc. etc. I highly recommend Kristen for any ailment, wellbeing (stress, insomnia, anxiety etc) or physical improvements, etc. REad her website at
. VERY informative — just click around and you’ll find very interesting information. So easy to make appts and payments, ²⁴⁄₇. Convenient parking in Mt. Lookout though you might have to plug a meter with 50cents for an hour. The treatments ARE very soothing. At first I didn’t but now I regularly zone out or maybe fall asleep during treatments and wake up feeling ultra relaxed!

This place is a real gem. I was already a believer in acupuncture because it helped my mother a lot after she broke her arm. Normally it is quite costly to have treatments, but Tiny Needle is very affordable. It has a very relaxing atmosphere, and the owner is extremely helpful. As the other reviewers commented, she is attentive, caring, and easy to talk to. I started going mainly because of the chronic strain in my neck, shoulder, and eyes, and I feel a great deal of improvement. Initially you may not feel much of anything while the needles are inserted, but in my case I started to feel an incredible flow of energy in my arms and feet in the 2^nd or 3^rd treatment. Even though I currently have no outstanding problem, I go for stress relief and relaxation, which is something I really need. If you are on the fence, give this place a try. It is definitely worth it.

I recently started going to Tiny Needle to help with my weight loss. I was very skeptical of acupuncture and very affraid of needles. Kristen was awesome and explained everything in a very no-​pressure kind of way. I have had about 5 treatments so far and have noticed a huge difference in my energy level/​mood and my sweet tooth has been drastically reduced. I even managed to lose weight over the holidays! The only drawback is the community setting is a little weird at first. I wasn’t sure if I would be able to really relax with other people around but it really was no big deal. If you are curious at all about accupuncture go see Kristen at Tiny Needle.

This is the most affordable acupuncture I have found in the Cincinnati-​Northern Kentucky area. They have a sliding scale cost. You basically pay what you can afford. I actually end up going here more than I would elsewhere because it is so reasonable. The office setup and treatment is different in that there are several reclining chairs in a room. You kick back and treatment happens on arms, legs, head. I believe they do have a private area if they need to treat you elsewhere on your body, but I have yet to need that. The décor is simple yet beautiful. Soothing music adds to the experience.
I absolutely love the main acupuncturist who is also the owner. She really listens to all my concerns. And she knows her stuff. She even makes recommendations on what I can do other than acupuncture like diet and certain stretches.
The office is located in Mt. Lookout Square. You probably have walked by it on your way to get sushi. They do have a sign out front, and they are located on the second floor. It is not a walk-​in facility, but what I LOVE is that I can schedule and pay for my treatments online!!! I’ve never had an issue getting an appointment.
If you have done acupuncture in the past or even if you want to break in easy, this place has you covered. It’s amazing high quality treatment at an affordable cost.