How are acupuncture and acupressure different?
Acupuncture involves the insertion of a needle to stimulate a point, while acupressure can be performed with your fingertips, making it easy to do anytime. Watch acupuncturist Janet Tsai explain the difference between acupuncture and acupressure.
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