- Acupuncture
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- Fertility Acupuncture
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Children’s Acupuncture
Children’s Acupuncture and Acupressure
Children are often treated with acupuncture, massage and herbs. You may be surprised to learn that many children are comfortable with acupuncture needles, which are very fine and painlessly inserted. In the treatment of children a small number of needles are used and sometimes only massage techniques are used. When using acupuncture, the child is held in the parent’s lap for comfort. Needles are gently inserted in a few selected points and immediately removed. The treatment is quick and effective.
Children are often treated with herbal therapy, in conjunction with acupuncture or on its own. Children respond very well to Traditional Chinese Medicine and it can help them through the common childhood illnesses in a way that supports their ongoing growth and health.
As an alternative to acupuncture needles, there are also related techniques such as Shonishin pediatric treatment that focuses on gentle techniques such as rhythmic stroking, rubbing, tapping, and pressing the skin to stimulate the acupuncture points and meridians.
Pediatric Acupuncture, Acupressure and Shonishin are used to treat a wide variety of problems, including:
- Allergies, asthma, and colds
- Eczema and hives
- Ear infections
- Bedwetting
- Colic, excessive night crying, temper tantrums
- Indigestion, GERD, constipation, and diarrhea
- Night terrors
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Failure to thrive syndrome
- Weak constitution
You may choose to have your child treated to recover from specific ailments, or to enroll in an ongoing preventive health maintenance program. These options may be discussed with your practitioner during your visit to determine which is best for your child’s needs.
