The Source Point

Full disclosure — this was my first acupuncture treatment, so I don’t have a lot to compare it to, but…
I’m probably the most needle-​phobic person you’ll ever meet. Seriously. I went to the dentist once for a filling and the guy tried to give me a local anesthetic — one look at the needle and he had to stop. He had to use a general. I’m also not completely with ‘alternative’ medicine. And after all that…
I’m a changed man. This was the first of what I hope will be many treatments with Robert at Source Point.
The treatment started with about a 15 minute conversation about some of my health challenges. Robert took meticulous notes. We also talked about my needle-​phobia and he understood where I was coming from.
For the second part of the treatment, Robert talked me through what to expect — both before, during and after. He said he wanted to try a particular form of treatment where he wouldn’t insert the needle, just touch it to the skin. Sort of like acupressure, I guess. He touched a few points around my abdomen, legs, feet, arms, hands… There was one point on my foot that had some discomfort, and Robert was incredibly understanding.
Now’s a good time to mention how relaxing Robert (and his office) makes you feel. He has it set-​up to be totally welcoming and relaxing. The treatment table is at a height that’s easy to get up on to and it’s quite comfortable.
I did quite well with the touch-​method and he asked if he could try some insertion… and the shakes started. Knowing his experience and professionalism, I said yes. I believe he put in 8 – 10 but really couldn’t be sure — I couldn’t feel any of them. What I did feel was complete relaxation. Several times I started to dose off — something I wish I’d allowed myself to do.
After getting home I was more relaxed than I’d been in some time. I felt in tune — with my emotions, with my being. I had to take a nap. I felt GREAT!
Robert has not only opened my eyes to the benefit of Acupuncture, but has become my acupuncturist.
Thanks — Robert — for showing me what acupuncture can be.