At first blush, it may sound a little nuts to willingly ask someone to place multiple needles in your skin, but proponents say the practice is useful for alleviating a variety of ailments, from chronic pain to depression. This alternative treatment, known as acupuncture, now has a home in Flowery Branch, at Echo Wellness Center on Main Street. “Almost anything can be treated with acupuncture,” said Felicia Dyess, licensed acupuncturist and one of the newest practitioners at Echo.