Through the years, various acupuncture schools in America have created some variations in diagnostic methods, selection of acupuncture points to be treated, and needling techniques. All acupuncturist basic objective to create equilibrium in the body remains constant, but today there are many different acupuncture styles to achieve this. In summary, not all acupuncturists are the same. If you have tried acupuncture in the past with either a poor result or an unpleasant experience, then try another acupuncturist. It is not that the acupuncture did not work, but likely the acupuncturist and their style of acupuncture wasn’t a good fit for you.