Does It Hurt?

• Despite the size of the needle, FSN is less painful than other needle therapies. This is because of the way the FSN needle is inserted and manipulated. There are fewer free nerve endings in the subcutaneous layer (between the skin and muscle) where the therapy is applied

•  It is important to note, however, that the therapy still involves the use of a needle, and patients are always informed about the possibility of experiencing discomfort during the session

• All of these therapies have their place and no one therapy is better than the other. The FSN needle is restricted to the subcutaneous layer, unlike acupuncture and dry needling, which are both inserted into the muscle

• FSN is a specially designed needle that has a very unique look and feel and inserted very differently than the other therapies

• FSN can be considered a hybrid between Dry Needling and Acupuncture. What sets us apart the most is that since FSN abstains from muscle, patients (and animals) can move freely while the therapy is being performed without discomfort

• Dry Needling and Acupuncture share a similar needle, however they do not share the same science

• FSN works by influencing the fascia, more specifically collagen and elastin fibers within the fascia. The mechanism for acupuncture is the same, however collagen fibers are most abundant in the subcutaneous layer and therefore FSN may have a more powerful effect since it has the ability to influence more of these fibers in the fascia due to the way it is manipulated

•  Since Fascia and muscle have an extremely close relationship, trigger points are very effectively released even when located in deeper muscles such as the Psoas or multifidi

• Any licensed healthcare provider who can legally perform the act of inserting a needle below the dermis can learn FSN. We train MD’s/DO’s, DVM’s, ND’s, PTs/DPT’s, L.Ac’s/R.Ac’s (and other sublets of Oriental Medicine), NP’s, and other allied healthcare professionals

•  We offer 2 day training courses that are focused on hands on learning. Our program is designed to train practitioners across the healthcare spectrum no matter what previous training has been undertaken

• If you are a licenced doctor of Veterinary medicine, then the answer is yes! 

• Dry needling and acupuncture are both currently being used nation-wide for bettering equine, feline and canine health. FSN is just another tool to be added to the toolbox as it may be more comfortable for the animal due to the way FSN is inserted and manipulated

• Since the animal is free to move without causing pain, many veterinary practices can benefit from using FSN to manage pain and other internal complaints

• Yes, the FSN needle has been patented in China and also approved by US FDA in march, 2018. Please click on the link for more information:

               https://fda.report/Company/Nanjing-Fsn-Medical-Co-L-T-D

We are expecting TGA Approval by May 2020 and will then be expanding to Sydney and Melbourne