In response to the question, does acupuncture really work? I can give you my personal experience: YES. I have received acupuncture treatments over the last several years. Initially for Bell's Palsy & associated neurological problems (complete recovery) & later for muscle pain, sports injuries, and endometriosis. I can say without a doubt that yes, it does work. I think any PD sufferer (or any disease sufferer for that matter) owes it to themselves to try it. It alone will not cure everyone, but patients will notice marked symptomatic improvement after the first treatment. I hope this helps. And for those of you nervous about the needles, don't worry. They are very very thin and not like a hypodermic at all. Most people don't even feel them. Beth