Acupuncture for Children & Babies
Treatment for children and babies is very gentle and often requires no needles at all. It takes minutes to complete and can have long lasting positive effects.
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Treatment for children and babies is very gentle and often requires no needles at all. It takes minutes to complete and can have long lasting positive effects.
Caring for your little ones
I use a Japanese style of treatment called shonishin which is a non-invasive technique involving stroking and tapping along certain acupuncture channels and points. A special blunt tool is often used to stimulate selected acupoints according to meridian therapy.
Shonishin is particularly useful for respiratory and digestive issues in babies and children. Commonly treated conditions include;
Shonishin, like TCM, is a holistic method of treatment meaning that each child will have an individual treatment specific to their diagnosis. Since children are more 'yang' in nature they usually respond very quickly to treatment.
Each appointment takes approximately 20 minutes and most children find it quite fun and enjoyable!
If you want to find out more about how Acupuncture can help you, please get in touch to discuss treatment options and appointment availability.
Shonishin is particularly useful for respiratory and digestive issues in babies and children.
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