Paediatric acupuncture
Shonishin, literally ’Children’s needle therapy,‘ is a unique treatment method for all ages from newborns to toddlers and older children. The treatment involves non-insertion methods such as rubbing, stroking and tapping along the meridians. This 250-year-old method has effectively combined traditional Chinese non-insertion techniques with a gentle Japanese style of massage. It provides some simple practices that parents can apply regularly to their children at home.
Some disorders which respond well to Shonishin are:
• Crankiness in children
• Weak immune system
• Asthma
• Allergic skin reactions
• Digestive problems
• Bedwetting
• Anxiety and nervousness
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