I've never knew real pain until I pinched a nerve (and possibly ruptured a disc) in my back last year, and was in excruciating pain for two solid months. It was so much pain, I wasn't able to hold my 2-month-old son! I begged multiple doctors to give me more meds, but they told me my pain was 'normal' and that I should suffer through it. When you are desperate enough, you'll try anything- that's what led me to try acupuncture (at a friend's suggestion). Walking into Tiny Needle, Kristen sat down with me, talked about what she did, and managed my expectations. She assured me that it took a few visits before feeling a difference, and sure enough- after a couple treatments, it relaxed my tense muscles enough for my back to heal, relieved much of my pain and left me feeling functional for the first time in weeks! A few weeks and several visits later, my back had almost completely healed itself! The payment schedule was very flexible (you choose your own price as long as you meet the minimum) and generous and allowed me to get the proper treatment I needed without breaking my bank. Kristen explained that sometimes it takes a while, and she didn't want a little thing like money to keep people from finding relief. I still go back for the occasional treatment and I never pay the minimum price - she's earned my trust and is worth every penny. Looking back, this was a life-saver to me. I've never been an alternative medicine guy, but I'm now sold on acupuncture. I still don't know HOW it works... but I know it made a huge difference. read more

my god where do I begin. My experience with Kristin from the beginning warranted this review. During my acupuncture experience, she had difficulty explaining the science behind her process and being a doctor (I have a doctorate in the medical field/not an MD, in response to Kristin's comment below) myself, I chose not to return to her to aid my fertility treatments. Thinking maybe she had an off day/the stress of COVID, I chose not to leave her the deserved review at that time. Then comes this spammed message to her entire client list (current and past) spouting her religious "ignorance" of the IVF process and to shame those she has helped In this "immoral act". Being a catholic myself, I find it hard to believe that someone who is a "devote" Catholic and CHOSE THIS AS THEIR PROFESSION was unaware of the Church's stance on it. Clearly she sent the email as an act of repentance to clear her conscience. The more professional thing to do would have been to contact her current clients she could no longer service and alert new clients of her stance upon inquiry instead of trying to make past clients, who I am sure she has helped get pregnant, feel badly about the means that God intended for them to grow their family. She of course is more than free to change which type of clientele she would like to treat based on her morality. This should have only pertained to current and future clients. What I find very un-Christianlike of her is how she tried to shame past clients for what they had done. Her defensive comments below spout that not everyone needs to seek other means of fertility treatments (IVF and IUI), again speaks to her ignorance of the infertility community she should have better knowledge on. There are many diagnoses that IVF is the only means of growing their family. I promise you the families you have helped make babies have exhausted all other options prior to pursuing the emotionally draining and expensive process of IVF at the "chance" to have a baby. Please be wary before seeing this practitioner with such draconian beliefs. I will not be referring her to any friends seeking fertility acupuncture. What a shame to see your Yelp page now riddled with these negative reviews, maybe you should have thought that hurtful email through before hitting send. read more

Tiny Needle Acupuncture - Acupuncture Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

After moving from Chicago in June, I was eager to find an acupuncturist to help with the stress of the adjustment. I stumbled upon Tiny Needle through Yelp and Google. After reading the four other reviews, I was convinced to give it a try. I am SO happy I did! The environment is peaceful and welcoming and Kristen is amazing! It truly is a gem in Cincinnati. If you're looking for an acupuncturist or thinking about getting treatments, GO TO TINY NEEDLE! read more

Love the price, (sliding scale, as low as $15). It is so relaxing, and Kristen is great. I've been going frequently for a couple months now and I always look forward to it. It's a very peaceful environment, and I always leave so relaxed. I also appreciate that Kristen uses new needles, and disposes of them in a red sharps container. Online scheduling and payment is simple. I'd check this place out if you're interested in trying acupuncture-- you don't have much to lose. read more

I went to Kristin when I was 33 weeks pregnant for both my back pain and a breech babe. She treated me safely for my back pain with acupuncture and used moxibustion to get baby to flip. I had gone to see her multiple times to repeat the acupuncture and moxibustion and at 37 weeks, baby girl flipped! My back also felt great those last weeks of pregnancy! I can't tell you enough how caring and calming Kristin is. She not only knows her stuff, but you can tell how incredibly passionate she is about what she does. I recommend everyone I know to her. I especially recommend her to any pregnant mamas wanting to flip those breech babies. read more

I was well aware of Tiny Needles location but until a friend went for treatment for an injury I didn't know anyone who had been. After injuring my back and hamstring, again, I decided to go and see if acupuncture could help me heal. I knew that like chiropractor care for back pain, versus on-going maintenance, this wasn't going to be a one-time visit for relief. I've also talked to Kristen about treatment for migraines and sinus pressure. I'm completely amazed at what questions regarding my health she has after checking my tongue and pulse on both wrists. I don't 100% understand what she is doing, but I try to be very thorough in sharing what type of pain I'm having and where it is located. She is quite possibly one of the nicest people I've encountered and given me some tips of movements to make while at work to help my body. To get started, visit the website and grab the patient profile papers to complete before your first visit. Then, schedule a visit and make payment through her online scheduling system. This is community acupuncture, not private room, so be prepared for a group setting of people relaxed (and possibly snoring) in chairs when you arrive. As quietly as possible find an empty chair, slip off your shoes/socks and make your arms and legs available. In the summer, I found wearing dresses and flip flops to be the easiest because there have been a few times I've had needles in my thighs just above my knees. When she visits your chair, you'll have time to communicate a little about what's going on and this is where your indoor voice is invaluable. I've brought bullet point notes so I can quickly and easily communicate with her and not disrupt others. After your needles are in, be prepared to close your eyes and relax. Do not worry about the next person coming in, or leaving, getting agitated when chairs make noises or someone talks too loud, the street noise, the toilet flushes, etc. Also at the time I've been going her beautiful dog has been present, usually sleeping on the floor. I only note this for those who are not dog-friendly people and would panic at the sight of a dog. read more

I love Tiny Needle. Treatments have helped with my autoimmune issues, as well as stress and insomnia. I have been to other practitioners over the years, but feel most comfortable in Kristen's care. read more

It took me until I was extremely pregnant and overdue before I decided to give acupuncture a try. I went to Kristen at one of the community sessions to see if it would give my baby that extra oomph to come on out and greet the world. My sister warned me that it could take 2 or 3 times, but to be open minded. Kristen was incredibly helpful; giving me just the little bit of extra encouragement I needed and wrapping up some pressure points on my hands to keep pressing even after I left. I received the treatment at 12pm, and by 6pm that same day I was feeling strong contractions!! My baby was born the next day :) Thank you to Kristen and Tiny Needles for being so welcoming and helpful! read more

My Mom had been having extreme pain in her back, seeing a chiropractor multiple times a week. I encouraged her to have acupuncture, but she was skeptical. She lives out of state, but was coming to visit, so I set an appointment up for her as a surprise. Of course- as travelling goes, multiple flights of hers were cancelled, and she ended up getting into town hours after the appointment that I set up. I sent an email telling of the circumstance, fully expecting to forfeit the money I had put down. Kristin was amazingly understanding and allowed us to rebook for a few days later. After the session, my Mom said she enjoyed her time with Kristin, but didn't know how much it helped. After a couple of hours, she did say she was walking easier. I'm sure if we'd gotten more sessions in, it could have helped even more- but she left town to go home. Although I cannot speak from experience about her services, as a business owner- she was very easy to work with and did a great job accommodating us. I appreciated the time and effort that she spent with my Mom, and I enjoyed hanging out with her dog, while they worked. read more

I first came to Kristin for leg pain that no doctor seemed to have an answer for, and I continued with Kristen through a series of fertility acupuncture treatments. With the leg pain, I felt relief without hours of my first session. And throughout our fertility journey, Kristen has been so kind and compassionate; her treatments helped me stay calm and hopeful, as well as more in tune with my body, especially as we started IVF. I had fertility acupuncture sessions right before and after my embryo transfer. I went into the procedure and the dreaded two week wait that follows it in such a wonderful physical and emotional state that I know I would not have been in without Kristin's treatments. I am so happy to say that that first embryo transfer was successful. I am having an awesome pregnancy, and we can't wait to meet our baby girl in August! If you are struggling with infertility, I highly highly reccomend seeing Kristin for treatments. It is such an tough journey, and doctors, although talented and important, can be cold and impersonal in the way they deal with you. It was Kristin's individual care and compassion that helped me overcome the physical and emotional stress. Thank you Kristin! read more

I love coming to Tiny Needle, each appointment is the most peaceful hour of my week. I have a couple of medical issues Kristin has been helping me with and I've definitely seen improvements in the last couple of months since I started coming here. The treatments are also helping me with stress management and overall well being. There are a few different price points and appointment options which is nice too. read more

After moving from Los Angeles to Cincinnati, I had been having a hard time finding good holistic care givers, only doctors that want you to swallow tons of pills. So I was super excited to hear about Tiny Needle! First of all, they offer a sliding scale, so instead of paying the typical $90 per visit, I can pay $15 and go more often! Another bonus- as a Veteran, I can go on Wednesdays for FREE PTSD treatment! Trust me, as a vet, I can tell you that we all have some form of it, so I suggest you get your butt there double-time,recruit! Kristin is super sweet and soothing, and I like that she practices in the traditional manner of a calm group setting. I was slightly worried about the needles, which is stupid, considering half of my body is tattooed, but she popped those babies in so fast I didn't feel a thing. Then she did some acupressure beads on my other ear, and it was off to sleepy time for me. I am super excited to keep going and see the results accumulate. After one session I already feel much more relaxed. I look forward to a long and successful treatment relationship with Tiny Needle! read more

I recently started going to Tiny Needle to help with my weight loss. I was very skeptical of acupuncture and very affraid of needles. Kristen was awesome and explained everything in a very no-pressure kind of way. I have had about 5 treatments so far and have noticed a huge difference in my energy level/mood and my sweet tooth has been drastically reduced. I even managed to lose weight over the holidays! The only drawback is the community setting is a little weird at first. I wasn't sure if I would be able to really relax with other people around but it really was no big deal. If you are curious at all about accupuncture go see Kristen at Tiny Needle. read more

I am new to acupuncture, but it has been a life saver finding Tiny Needle Community. The staff are knowledgable and always leave me feeling more at peace in the world. I was dealing with major lower back pain, that is all but disappeared as a result of the acupuncture I received here. read more

Had my first experience with acupuncture with Kristin last week. She is fantastic- really took her time to get to know me, and answer any questions. I will definitely be back! read more

This place is a real gem. I was already a believer in acupuncture because it helped my mother a lot after she broke her arm. Normally it is quite costly to have treatments, but Tiny Needle is very affordable. It has a very relaxing atmosphere, and the owner is extremely helpful. As the other reviewers commented, she is attentive, caring, and easy to talk to. I started going mainly because of the chronic strain in my neck, shoulder, and eyes, and I feel a great deal of improvement. Initially you may not feel much of anything while the needles are inserted, but in my case I started to feel an incredible flow of energy in my arms and feet in the 2nd or 3rd treatment. Even though I currently have no outstanding problem, I go for stress relief and relaxation, which is something I really need. If you are on the fence, give this place a try. It is definitely worth it. Updates (May 2016) I am still getting treatments here regularly. I have been suffering from a trigger finger for the last few years, and last week Kristin tried a new point right on the palm of my hand. It was a real breakthrough! I could make a tight fist with my left hand for the first time in a long time. She listens to you very carefully and tries very hard to find a solution to your issues. read more

Three days with a migraine... within first 20 minutes of treatment it was gone! During another visit I went because I wasn't having a regular period. 24 hours after that treatment I had my period. Acupuncture has truly been a game changer in my life and I plan to make it a more regular part of my healthcare routine. read more

Kristen is amazing. I found Tiny needle when I was looking for alternative treatment to my Dr pumping me full of steroids bc he "didn't know" what was causing my skin issues. I had never had acupuncture treatment before and was a little bit wary, but figured anything was better than what I was doing. At first I wasn't so sure about the community setting, but other than a few infrequent snores here and there from neighbors (I probably contributed as well haha) it was a great fit. I stopped taking the steroids and after ~2 appointments my skin issues were completely cleared up. Kristen has also treated me for; sinus infections, colds, allergies, back pain, mental health (Stress, panic attacks etc) the list goes on forever. If she ever placed a needle by a nerve, or a needle pinched, I would let her know and she would immediately remove and ask if it was okay to replace at a better location. We moved to Denver or else I'd be going to her for life. Kristin is so professional, kind, and personal treatment oriented, HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! read more

I have suffered from lower back pain many different times. I first tried acupuncture after dealing with sciatica for 2 years. I could not believe how quickly acupuncture healed it. I was in a bad car accident that resulted in two slipped discs. once again acupuncture healed me. It cures everything. I recently moved to Cincinnati from San Diego and was looking for a new acupuncturist. I have been to Tiny Needle Community Acupuncture 3 times now and would refer it to anyone. The community style atmosphere makes it affordable and a dog greets you every time, what is better than that? read more

I've been suffering from upper back pain for ~1.5 years due to too much computer work. I have been to three physical therapists and multiple doctors, none of which have been able to help/figure out what's going on with me. I decided to try acupuncture out of desperation because I was having a horrible flare-up that was keeping me up at night. My first session brought my pain level down significantly and allowed me to get a good night's sleep for the first time in days. Kristen is very kind, thoughtful and caring, and she asks a lot of questions so she can understand your body/situation holistically. I have since had three more treatments and am feeling more energized and waking up in less pain. Due to Kristen's generous willingness to work with me on the cost, I feel I am able to go consistently to see if I can finally get to the point where I am pain free. read more

This was my first time trying acupuncture. Kristin was kind, compassionate, and understanding as I expressed my concerns. I didn't feel an ounce of judgment from her, simply empathy and compassion. I left our appointment feeling incredibly relaxed. Symptoms I had complained of were gone and that night I slept the best I had in years. Definitely will return. read more

I stumbled upon Tiny Needles, after visiting another community acupuncture in Asheville. I love the concept, and that the community factor makes the prices much more reasonable. Kristen does an amazing job! I always walk away feeling renewed, and alleviation from any issues I was experiencing! I highly recommend Tiny Needles! It has been a life saver for me! read more

FINALLY, acupuncture provided by a highly trained, board certified practitioner at an affordable cost. I asked Kristin to help me with a chronic neck/shoulder/upper back pain that I've had for about 14 years. Half a dozen physical therapists, a chiropractor, a really good deep massage therapist have all failed to even mitigate the pain for more than a few hours. But Kristin, after 2 weeks/3 times per week treatments and maybe a couple more weekly treatments made it go away! Heaven!! She has since helped me with weight loss & appetite control (1 week "hooking up" with friends in LA eating & drinking netted me NO weight gain), knee joint pain (gone), pulled tendon chronic pain (gone). She's helped my friends both with back and joint pain, old and seering pain from two long ago car accidents, allergies, etc. etc. I highly recommend Kristen for any ailment, wellbeing (stress, insomnia, anxiety etc) or physical improvements, etc. REad her website at tinyneedleacu.com. VERY informative - just click around and you'll find very interesting information. So easy to make appts and payments, 24/7. Convenient parking in Mt. Lookout though you might have to plug a meter with 50cents for an hour. The treatments ARE very soothing. At first I didn't but now I regularly zone out or maybe fall asleep during treatments and wake up feeling ultra relaxed!! read more

Tiny Needles was recommended to me by a massage therapist at Mitchell's. Kristen was highly recommended because of her background study into group acupuncture in China. I have had about 5 treatments to help relax and alleviate tight muscle groups and some wrist/joint pain. I was amazed at the state of relaxation I can achieve during treatments! I was skeptical about being able to relax with other people around but the combination of comfortable recliners, soothing, peaceful music and a soft blanket -I am not even aware of those little needles, much less people. The location is easy to get to and I have found parking out front every time. I did contribute about 50 cents to the parking meter but after a treatment there are plenty of wonderful spots to grab a cup of coffee or a bite to eat. I do like scheduling appointments and paying online and I can actually afford the treatments! My only negative comments are that there are no evening or weekend appointment times. I have not been able to go for as many sessions as I would like to. It is painless and energizes me. I would recommend Tiny Needles to everyone in Cincinnati! read more

I am going for some nerve issues as well as nausea and fatigue and I am amazed at the difference it makes. Plus the price (as low as $15 if you buy a package) is amazing. read more

I started to have a knee issue for 4 months. I went to see one of the best orthopedic docs in Cincinnati before I went to Tiny Needle to see if the doc could tell me if I had torn something inside of my right knee. He said I had to get an MRI for a proper diagnosis. It would have been $800 or more for MRI. And probably I would have been prescribed for physical therapy, if not surgery. It would have costed me $250 Per session until my deductible met. So I thought that I had nothing to lose but to try this place. So I went for the first/initial consultation. The acupuncturist, Kristin, was so nice, compassionate and genuinely concerned for my overall health. She spent more than adequate time to get to know me and my health status. I am an RN working in ICU at local hospital. So comparing the doctors I see everyday at work Kristin can top them. Also I am from a country where acupuncture therapy is very well known alternative to western medicine/practice. Her practice is real. I love the pressure seeds she places on my fingers so that even after the acupuncture therapy I can still use them to stimulate the blood flow of my problem area to heal. This is community acupuncture. So you are with other people in a room but it doesn't matter because their appointments are different and she spends enough time on you for the day of therapy. Appointments and payments are made in advance over the internet at her website. Really easy. It's in the heart of Mt. Lookout. I have had 5 sessions so far and been so much better! I just ran 15k last weekend and am training for 1/2 Marathon for the Flying Pig in May. It will take a few sessions or more before you can feel the improvements but surely it works! ( well, did it to me.) I totally recommend this place!!! read more

Kristin is insanely knowledgeable and is incredibly welcoming. I instruct pilates reformer and aquatic exercise, so I recommend her without hesitation to everyone who is interested in improving, or often fine tuning, their health. read more