I encourage you to try. The needles the community coop uses are very very thin gauge--I hate needles too, but these are thinner than any sewing needles--these come in sterilized packs and then are put in medical waste bins afterward. If you feel any discomfort, the clinician will readjust, but usually the tiny ping of pain is because she/he has found a tender spot that needs the relief and the discomfort is resolved before he/she can adjust the needle. I love it--helps with insomnia and anxiety as well and many other issues. Good luck!