A method of acupuncture treatment comprising:
- providing a mechanical coupling device bonded at one end thereof to a first element selected from the group consisting of gems and crystals;
- providing an acupuncture needle having a sharp end and a distal end;
- providing a temporary assembly said mechanical coupling device to said distal end of said acupuncture needle;
- and
- then employing said temporary assembly of said first element bonded to said mechanical coupling device and said acupuncture needle in combination to provide acupuncture treatment.