Acupuncture Safety & Precautions

• We use sterile, single-use acupuncture needles Only
• Needles are disposed of in approved Sharps containers
• Acupuncturists wash/ disinfect hands in between treating patients and touching surfaces in the acupuncture clinic. 
• Do Not come to community acupuncture appointment sick with respiratory illness - We Cannot treat someone when they are ill (no fee to reschedule - call and we may suggest herbal tx, if you are interested)
• Masks are optional, but are encouraged when illness levels in the community are high.
• Your acupuncturist is up-to-date on vaccinations at industry standards for healthcare workers
• Your acupuncturist is up-to-date on CPR/ First Aid certification with the AHA

• We talk quietly in the acupuncture clinic to ensure your privacy  

• You have had a fever in the last 24 hours of 100 degrees F or above
• You have any acute respiratory, or flu symptoms, cold symptoms, or sore throat
• You are coughing or sneezing due to illness
• You have been in Close Contact with anyone in the past week who has been diagnosed with Covid-19 or has coronavirus-type symptoms or Flu symptoms

Little Mountain Community Acupuncture endeavors to align with the Ethics of Inclusivity, as  communicated and taught by the founders of POCA and the founders of POCA Tech. LMCA aspires to create a safe(r) and comfortable environment for all members of our community. We welcome people of all genders, sexes, races, colors, incomes, national origins, ages, abilities or disabilities, marital statuses (legal or otherwise), familial situations, religions, sizes and shapes, sexual orientations, and political beliefs. Your level of care will never be based on any of these factors. 

If you have any other safety questions or concerns regarding our acupuncture clinic, please reach out to andrea@lmcacupuncture.com and we will get back to you as soon as possible.