Dry Needling vs Acupuncture in Clearwater, FL
Ask about clinical goals, safety and current qualifications.
Acupuncture and dry needling use similar solid needles, but point selection and treatment goals may differ. Suitability depends on your medical assessment and the practitioner’s qualifications.
Requirements depend on profession and current Florida rules. Verify the practitioner’s license and profession-specific dry-needling qualifications with the relevant licensing board.
Neither approach replaces necessary medical care. Ask about anatomy training, supervised experience, sterile technique and contraindications.
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- Patients comparing needling options
- Questions about clinical goals
- Questions about provider qualifications
How it works
How it works
Verify current license and profession-specific needling qualifications.
Discuss bleeding, infection and rare serious injury risks.
Ask what evidence applies to your specific symptoms and how progress is reassessed.
Questions
Frequently asked
Are these the same treatment?+
They use similar needles, but point selection and clinical goals can differ. Ask the practitioner which approach is proposed and why.
Which is safer?+
Both have needling risks. This page does not assert a safety ranking from studies using different populations and reporting methods.
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We'll tell you honestly whether Dry Needling vs Acupuncture is right for you.
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Dry Needling vs Acupuncture in Clearwater and nearby Tampa Bay communities
All Dry Needling vs Acupuncture appointments take place at our Clearwater clinic, 3001 Executive Drive, Suite 150 — free on-site parking, minutes from US-19. Patients travel to us from across Pinellas and Hillsborough Counties.
Start with a free consultation
How your first visit works
The initial consultation is free; treatment is separate. We do not accept insurance or HSA/FSA cards. A superbill is available on request for possible insurance reimbursement, which is not guaranteed.
1. Tell us what's going on
Send the form or call 727-490-6060. We'll ask a few questions about your symptoms and history.
2. Free consultation
Talk with Dr. Kim in person or by phone at no charge to discuss whether acupuncture may be appropriate. A consultation is not a treatment visit.
3. Your first treatment
Treatment visits are around $150. The office will confirm your fee before treatment. Your plan depends on your needs and response; benefits are not guaranteed.
These are individual experiences, not evidence of a cure or a prediction of your results.
Discuss your care options with Dr. Kim
Request a free consultation in person or by phone to discuss whether acupuncture may be appropriate. Treatment is separate, with visits around $150; the office will confirm fees and availability. Benefits are not guaranteed.