pediatrics & Teens

 
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Treating your child naturally

Acupuncture does not need to be as scary as it may sound and has become much more common in children's hospital settings in the United States. Chinese medicine has been used as a treatment modality in providing care for children for thousands of years. It is a safe, gentle and holistic approach to benefit your child’s health. We often work together with your child’s pediatrician to provide complementary care at the highest quality possible.

indications

Acupuncture and acupressure (which involves non-needling), are helpful for many child and adolescent health issues including:

  • Stomachache

  • Headache

  • Pain due to Injury

  • Attention Difficulties

  • Nausea and Vomiting

  • Abdominal Pain

  • Ulcerative colitis

  • Chrohn’s Disease

  • Menstrual Pain

  • Irregular Menses

  • Earache

  • Sleep Problems

  • Bed-wetting

  • Stress

  • Anxiety

  • Dermatological Issues

In the last 20 years, the efficacy of acupuncture in children has been found in research literature, particularly for nausea and pain. Additionally, the use of acupuncture for medical issues such as colic, ADHD and allergies have become more common.

Reference:

https://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/early/2011/11/16/peds.2011-1091.abstract 

https://www.acufinder.com/Acupuncture+Information/Detail/Shonishin+Acupuncture+for+Children

 

how it works

what should we expect?

Treatments are designed to fit your child’s needs and are tailored to their comfort level. During the first visit we discuss your child’s or teen’s health concern, answer your questions and determine together which treatment method is best and most comfortable for you and your child/teen.

Acupuncture needles used in our clinic are designed specifically for children, providing a comfortable experience. Since most children respond well to acupuncture, only a few needles are typically needed. Depending on their age, needles are retained over shorter durations compared to adult treatments. Click here to read our acupuncture frequently asked questions.

Non-needling techniques

In addition to acupuncture, our clinic offers a Japanese form of treatment, known as Shonishin, which focuses on a gentle, specialized non-needling technique for children that stimulates specific points on the skin intended to fortify the child's vital energy systems to help the body's natural healing process.

Cupping, Chinese medical massage (tui na) and auricular acupressure are all offered at our clinic as well.

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