| Shonishin - Childrens Acupuncture |
How is it different to normal acupuncture?
Recognising that children find needles scary and that nervous or frightened children do not respond well to treatment, the Japanese have developed a number of tools and techniques specific to the treatment of young patients.
Needles are not normally inserted - especially in younger children and babies. Instead a variety of metal and wooden implements are employed in subtle and very gentle pressing stroking and tapping movements on the skin.
As children get older then gradually more normal acupuncture can be used, but even then, only with a limited number of the very finest needles. Treatment is taken at whatever pace the young patient is comfortable with.
Advantages of Shonishin.
Most of the techniques are simple and easily taught to parents and carers. Household items (such as metal spoons) can be used to do them. This allows parents/carers to be more involved and have more control in their childs health and also speeds up the process of recovery.
How long does treatment take?
Children respond very quickly to small doses of treatment so very little treatment time is needed (5 or 10 minutes with younger patients) at a time, although much more time may be taken up with persuasion, humouring etc.
Reduced prices On all children under the age of 14 for a limited period.