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Better not jump into it thinking it's a miracle cure, because migraines are often multifactorial and acupuncture really doesn't work for everyone. What can actually help is keeping a detailed journal for two or three weeks before you even look for an acupuncturist, like noting the exact time, the intensity, what you were eating, your sleep, hormonal fluctuations - that lets you identify what your actual triggers are, and then you can really figure out if acupuncture would actually be worth it for you specifically or if you should look elsewhere. A good practitioner can go through that journal with you and tailor the treatment, unlike someone who just applies the same protocol to everyone.
Try to see a real acupuncturist first, not someone who just did a two-week training course, because the difference is really huge. Honestly it works pretty well for some guys at the gym who get migraines, they tell me it gives them relief for a while, but it's not a miracle solution either. If you're ready to give it a shot and you find someone competent, why not, it's worth trying especially if the more conventional stuff hasn't helped you.
Have you already tried identifying your triggers before jumping in? Personally I think acupuncture can really help, but you gotta understand it's not a magic wand - it took me three or four sessions before I felt a real difference with my migraines, and I had to search for a long time to find someone competent. The thing is everyone reacts differently, so it's better not to lump it in the same basket as other solutions (meds, lifestyle changes) but rather see it as a complement. Before that I was skeptical like a lot of people, but after spending time on the water where you really can't afford to get a migraine, I finally tried it and it changed quite a bit of stuff for me.
I've seen quite a few people come through in 16 years of security work, and I noticed that those with chronic migraines were really struggling. Acupuncture helped me with neck tension that was triggering my headaches, but you can't expect miracles. It's more like something you add to a better lifestyle, not a replacement. And yeah, the quality of the practitioner changes EVERYTHING. My acupuncturist had proper formal training, and it's really not the same as someone who plays specialist after a weekend workshop.
The trap I see a lot that nobody mentions: people do 2-3 sessions and give up because nothing changes. Except generally you need at least 6-8 sessions to really see results, and often you have to keep doing it regularly for it to work. It's not magic, you really have to commit to it. Also, if you're on medication, check with your doctor that there's no contraindication, because it's not totally harmless to combine with certain things.
For me I've got both approaches working: acupuncture plus breathing exercises and I stopped wrecking my neck hunched over my desk at work. Try it if you're curious, but really find someone competent and give it time. And if after two months it's doing nothing, you reconsider.
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