Acupuncture versus Acupressure For thousands of years, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been recognized as the primary medical care throughout East Asia. Today, much of the western world considers TCM an alternate medical system. Acu-Therapy is the most recognized of the TCM system. The system is based on acu points that may affect organ systems of the body. The benefits are of great reward, for pain and ill-health are treated using various treatments and procedures of Acu-Therapy. Acupuncture and Acupressure are the two major treatments of Acu-Therapy. Although the 2 therapies share the same benefits of TCM, they contrast in application, the advantages, and from whom the treatment is administered. Acupuncture employs the use of long thin needles that are inserted through the skin at specific acu-points. Acupressure is applied by the use of finger pressure. The skin is pressed at choreographed acu-points. Depending on treatment, Acupuncture needles may be inserted as superficial as the dermal layer of the skin or as deep as the muscle belly. Acupressure has a strict system of five grams of finger pressure. Acupuncture is an evasive treatment, leaving the patient’s skin exposed during treatment. Acupressure treatments are non evasive; clients may be fully clothed to receive treatment. Considering the application of Acupuncture and Acupressure, there are different advantages between the two modalities. Acupuncture provides immediate results in treatment. In most instances, one treatment session is required for measure results. Although Acupressure may not provide instant results, when combined with a complimentary bodywork modality, Acupressure provides a productive session. Acupuncture is recognized by many HMO and PPO insurance providers. This option is beneficial to people who chooses to have an Acupuncturist as his or her primary care