As a kid, I was scared of acupuncture, until I tried it and realized it didn’t hurt (and that there were no-needle options). Acu-therapy made my back pain from scoliosis much better. Because of this, I understand that people may also feel nervous before their first acupuncture treatment. That’s why — especially for kiddos — I start slow, let them set the pace, and use gentle no-needle techniques.