This blog post is for your information. Some acupuncturists specialize in treating children, but we do not. We typically do not treat children younger than 16 years old at our office. Children and adolescents under 18 years old must have a parent or guardian sign their consent forms on their behalf at their first appointment. For children, we often suggest acupressure with ear seeds instead of acupuncture, because they are gentle and even come in fun styles like gold beads or different colored crystals. We hope this information helps you find appropriate care for your child’s health.

There are a variety of reasons for parents to seek out a pediatric acupuncturist. It usually isn’t the first resource sought out when a child is suffering from insomnia, infrequent bowel movements, or other digestive issues. However, more and more parents are looking for ways to treat these issues that don’t involve prescription medication that often has side effects worse than what they are trying to treat. As parents increasingly seek holistic and integrative approaches to their children’s well-being, pediatric acupuncture is gaining traction as a safe, effective, and non-pharmaceutical option for a wide range of childhood health concerns. continue reading »