Fiery Sage Healing uses single use sterilized disposable needles, so there is virtually no chance of contamination. After each needle is used, it is placed into a sharps container. OSHA (Occupational Safety Health Administration) monitors the practice of acupuncture throughout the United States, as regulated by the federal government. Acupuncture is a safe procedure when treatments are administered by a licensed professional who is board certified by the National Commission for Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).