It's ok, you're not alone. Believe it or not, Dr. Shamus also has a needle phobia (as crazy as that sounds). That being said, we're extra sensitive to needle phobias and will go to your comfort. We'll start with just one needle, if you're comfortable we'll continue with the treatment. If at any point you feel like you've had enough, you can feel fully comfortable letting him know, and that will be that! You're in complete control of the session. Additionally, acupuncture can actually be a great tool to get more comfortable with needles.