Pediatric Care
Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine for Children
Many parents wonder how acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) can support their child’s health, especially if their child is nervous about needles. The good news is that TCM offers many gentle, effective, and needle-free ways to care for kids.
Common Concerns Supported with TCM
Children often come to TCM practitioners for help with:
• Digestive issues (constipation, diarrhea, poor appetite)
• Respiratory problems (allergies, asthma, frequent colds, ear infections)
• Sleep struggles (night waking, bed-wetting, night terrors)
• Emotional well-being and attention challenges (anxiety, ADHD, stress)
• Skin conditions (eczema, rashes)
• Pain, injuries, and headaches
• Strengthening the immune system year-round
Gentle, Needle-Free Approaches
TCM has a long history of adapting care for children. Some of the most popular and effective methods include:
•Shonishin – a Japanese pediatric technique using small tools to gently tap or stroke the skin, calming the nervous system and easing symptoms.
•Tui Na – a relaxing medical massage that improves circulation, digestion, sleep, and emotional balance.
•Herbal Medicine – child-friendly formulas to support digestion, immunity, skin, and emotional harmony.
•Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) – safe, painless light therapy that stimulates acupuncture points without needles.
•Moxibustion – gentle herbal heat therapy that strengthens immunity and soothes coughs or digestive issues.
•Gua Sha & Cupping – adapted with softer pressure for children to ease tension, improve circulation, and support recovery from illness.
What Parents Can Expect
Treatments are tailored to each child’s age, comfort level, and health needs. Some children are unbothered by needles, which are nearly as thin as a strand of hair. For some children, needle-free techniques are the best starting point. Over time, many children become ready for traditional acupuncture with very fine, gentle needles, and often respond quickly.
Why Choose Pediatric Acupuncture & TCM
Parents choose TCM because it looks at the whole child—body, mind, and spirit—while using safe, natural methods to restore balance. It offers effective solutions for common childhood concerns while supporting long-term wellness.
Why Choose Meridian + Myrrh Acupuncture and Wellness Acupuncture?
As both a practitioner and a mother, I have seen firsthand how effective gentle, child-centered care can be. Needle and non-needle approaches have been wonderful in supporting my own son’s health, and I bring that same care and understanding to every child I treat. I am passionate about helping children feel their best - physically, emotionally, and energetically - so they can thrive.