Pediatric Acupuncture
Gentle, Natural Care for Your Child’s Health
At Moon River Clinic, we believe that wellness starts early. Pediatric acupuncture offers a gentle, effective way to support your child’s growing body and mind through natural medicine. With a calm, nurturing approach and age-appropriate techniques, acupuncture can help address common childhood conditions—without side effects or invasive treatments.
Whether your child is struggling with digestion, sleep, anxiety, allergies, or chronic ear infections, pediatric acupuncture may offer safe, holistic support that works in harmony with their body’s own healing process.
What Is Pediatric Acupuncture?
Pediatric acupuncture is a specialized form of Chinese medicine adapted for infants, children, and teens. Unlike adult acupuncture, treatments for younger patients may not always involve needles at all. We use a combination of techniques based on age, comfort level, and condition—including:
Shonishin (Japanese pediatric massage tools)
Non-insertive needling (tapping or brushing the skin)
Tui Na (gentle therapeutic massage)
Laser acupuncture
Acupressure and tuning forks
Very fine, quick-insert acupuncture needles for older or more open children
Each treatment is tailored to your child’s comfort level. Many kids come to enjoy their treatments and feel relaxed and soothed afterward.
What Conditions Can Pediatric Acupuncture Treat?
Pediatric acupuncture can be helpful for a wide range of physical, emotional, and behavioral concerns. Some of the most common reasons parents seek care include:
Digestive issues: colic, constipation, acid reflux, picky eating
Sleep problems: trouble falling asleep, frequent waking, nightmares
Respiratory concerns: allergies, asthma, chronic coughs, sinus issues
Ear infections: especially chronic or recurring cases
Immune support: frequent illness or slow recovery
Anxiety and emotional regulation
ADHD and focus issues
Skin conditions: eczema, rashes
Bedwetting and toilet training support
Growth and development support
Acupuncture supports the body’s own systems of regulation. Rather than suppressing symptoms, it helps bring the nervous system, digestion, and immune response back into balance.
Is It Safe for Children?
Yes—when performed by a licensed, trained practitioner experienced in pediatric care, acupuncture is incredibly safe for children. At Moon River Clinic, we use the most gentle techniques and always respect your child’s comfort level. We explain everything clearly to both parent and child, creating a calm, positive experience.
Most children find the experience relaxing, and even those who start out hesitant often become curious and receptive after just a few visits.
What Does a Pediatric Visit Look Like?
Your child’s first visit begins with a thorough intake. We’ll discuss their current health concerns, lifestyle, sleep, digestion, emotions, and family history. We might ask about their birth story or early developmental milestones, as this can offer clues about constitution and root imbalances.
Treatment will be tailored to your child’s age and needs. A baby may receive massage and non-needle Shonishin therapy. A young child might enjoy acupressure, ear seeds, or short use of a tuning fork. Older kids may be ready for tiny needles, often left in for just seconds.
Every visit ends with home care tips, such as dietary tweaks, calming routines, or easy acupressure points you can use at home. We partner with parents to create holistic, family-friendly care plans.
How Many Treatments Will My Child Need?
This depends on the nature and severity of the issue. Acute problems—like an ear infection or digestive upset—may respond in just a few visits. Chronic concerns, like allergies or ADHD, often benefit from weekly sessions for a month, followed by tapering to monthly wellness check-ins.
Our goal is to make healing simple and sustainable. We aim to give your child tools for lifelong vitality—not just a temporary fix.
Why Choose Acupuncture for Your Child?
Children’s bodies are resilient and responsive. They often respond quickly to gentle stimulation, making acupuncture an ideal early intervention. In an age of screens, processed foods, and fast-paced routines, many children are overstimulated yet undernourished in ways that affect their health.
Pediatric acupuncture invites rest, regulation, and reconnection. It offers a natural, side-effect-free alternative to medications and helps strengthen your child’s immune system and emotional resilience from the inside out.
Curious if acupuncture is right for your child?
We’d love to answer your questions. Schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation or book a pediatric session at Moon River Clinic today. We’re here to support your whole family in thriving—naturally.
🧸✨ Gentle. Effective. Rooted in tradition. Pediatric acupuncture at Moon River Clinic.
