paediatric acupuncture
Shonishin or literally “Children’s Needle Therapy,” is a unique treatment method for all ages from newborns to toddlers and older children. In a 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:
• Cranky Child Syndrome
• Weak Immune System
• Asthma
• Allergic Skin Reactions
• Digestive Problems
• Bedwetting
• Anxiety and Nervousness