Who better to reap the benefits of acupuncture then those most pure - children. In the Elmtree clinic we use acupuncture, soothing massage and other techniques which are specialised for paediatrics.

Key Principles for Acupuncture with children 

• The diagnosis of children follows the same pattern as adults, we look, hear, ask and feel and tailor the treatment to a child's presenting condition. The sessions are extremely gentle. We often incorporate massage, palpation and warming techniques like moxibustion to aid recovery.
• A parent or guardian must be present if the child is under the age of 16.
• Some techniques are easily taught to parents so that they can use it regularly at home, thus increasing frequency of treatment and allowing parents to participate actively in the treatment of their children. This tends to reinforce the effects of treatment, and helps make the treatment enjoyable.

Some common children's problems seen in the clinic by Ian are:

• Childhood infectious diseases
• Asthma / Allergies
• Bed-wetting
• Convulsions

• Hyperactivity/ADD/ADHD
• Immune strengthening
• Nightmares
• Coughs

• Diarrhoea/constipation
• Ear/nose/throat problems
• Skin problems
• Teething problems

Children seem to gain large benefits from acupuncture and holistic medicine. Our children are so precious to us and watching them be sick is difficult as parents. Through the treatments of Acupuncture we can strengthen the child and decrease illness.

Parents are usually weary of bringing in their child to get acupuncture because of its association with needles. Children usually do not have a problem with needles. Regardless of the fear or not, not all treatments need to use needles.

Phone: 091 483 803 / 086-3034593 To make an appointment today.