Private treatments involve a longer amount of oneonone time with the patient, and are given in a private room. Typically some handson bodywork follows the acupuncture, and treatments may also utilize other techniques such as electroacupuncture.

Acupuncture treatment provided in a communal setting. These treatments are given in either a reclined chair, or on a massage chair to access the upper back and neck. Problems with low back issues are not well suited for this treatment category.