Needle-Free Acupuncture for Children 

The thought of bringing our children into a doctor’s office for a shot is never fun. Likewise, the prospect of a child lying still to allow an acupuncturist to insert multiple needles is highly unlikely. In China, however, a very old practice of taking the “puncture” out of acupuncture for children continues to thrive. Techniques have been developed to stimulate the acupuncture points and channels without the insertion of needles.

The techniques of Childrens' acupuncture differ from standard acupuncture in that there is no piercing of the skin. This non-insertive acupuncture uses a variety of different metal implements to gently stimulate the meridians and acupuncture points to move qi where it is blocked, and to strengthen the qi where it is weak.

We have combined this form of acupuncture with tui-na (acupressure), traditional Chinese acupuncture, and herbal treatment for children at our Center. 

These combination treatments are proving to be very effective, and our initial feedback from clients has been very positive.

Applications of “Children's Acupuncture” include:

* Immune system boosting
* Sinus congestion/sinusitis
* Digestive disorders
* Joint and muscular pain
* Recovery from injuries already treated appropriately with modern medicine (sprains, strains, fractures, et cetera)
* Asthma
* Fatigue

The acupuncture approach with children is often maximized by including a dietary and lifestyle analysis from one of our practitioners.