Pediatric Acupuncture
At Asheville Holistic Acupuncture in Asheville, NC, we believe in nurturing the health and well-being of children through gentle and effective Chinese medicine practices. Chinese medicine offers a holistic approach that focuses on treating the root causes of health issues rather than just alleviating symptoms.
Benefits of Chinese Medicine for Children:
1. Natural and Gentle Healing: Chinese medicine, including acupuncture and herbal remedies, provides natural alternatives to pharmaceuticals, which can be gentler on a child's developing system.
2. Supports Immune Function: Acupuncture and herbal treatments are known to strengthen the immune system, helping children resist common illnesses such as colds, allergies, and asthma.
3. Improves Digestive Health: Chinese medicine can effectively address digestive issues such as colic, constipation, and food sensitivities by promoting healthy digestion and nutrient absorption.
4. Emotional and Behavioral Support: Acupuncture and herbal therapies can help regulate emotions and behaviors, promoting calmness, focus, and overall emotional balance in children.
5. Promotes Growth and Development: Chinese medicine supports overall growth and development by enhancing circulation, supporting musculoskeletal health, and improving sleep quality.
6. Holistic Approach to Wellness: By considering the interconnectedness of body, mind, and spirit, Chinese medicine fosters holistic wellness in children, supporting their physical, emotional, and mental health needs.
Why Choose Us?
- Expertise in Pediatric Care: Our experienced practitioners specialize in providing gentle and safe Chinese medicine treatments tailored specifically for children.
- Compassionate Care: We create a comfortable and nurturing environment where children feel at ease during treatments.
- Personalized Treatment Plans: Each child receives a customized treatment plan based on their unique health needs and conditions.
Explore the natural benefits of Chinese medicine for your child at Asheville Holistic Acupuncture. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and discover how we can support your child's health and well-being through holistic healing practices.
Asheville Holistic Acupuncture is a family practice and we welcome children for acupuncture and herbal treatment! Pediatric acupuncture is very effective for many common childhood conditions and is appropriate once a baby has been weaned. Unlike with adults, when giving an acupuncture treatment to children the needles are normally not retained. This is because children respond so quickly to stimuli that it isn’t necessary to leave the needle in. Furthermore, for many conditions, acupressure stimulation is completely sufficient to perform the treatment, especially if the child is scared or uncomfortable with the idea of acupuncture.
What conditions are most commonly treated with pediatric acupuncture?
Respiratory Disorders: Asthma, Allergies, Wheezing, Bronchitis, Croup, Whooping Cough, Strep Throat
Gastrointestinal Disorders: Nausea & Vomiting, Colic, Constipation or Diarrhea
Infectious: Chicken Pox, Measles, Mumps, Conjunctivitis, Ear Infections, Influenza, Common Cold, Ringworm
Psychological: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Bedwetting, Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, OCD, PTSD
Can infants take herbal medicine?
While babies are still nursing, herbal treatment is administered by giving the herbs to the mother; this then gets to the baby through the mother’s breastmilk. In some cases, gentle teas can be mixed with milk and given by a bottle (such as adding chamomile tea to the milk for stress relief). After weaning, herbal teas may be given in small amounts to infants by several methods; children generally respond very quickly to herbal medicine and require only a small dose and short term of administration.
Pediatric massage
One of the most important tools you can have as a parent or guardian is a solid massage regimen to calm your baby and to relieve common disorders such as colic, nausea, or stress and anxiety. There are specific Chinese massage techniques which can be very helpful for you to practice with your baby to maintain good health and to correct minor imbalances. Your practitioner will show you how to apply these at home.
The treatment of fevers
Children are abundant in yang qi, which means that, when exposed to a pathogen such as a virus or bacterium, they very quickly and easily develop a fever. This is a natural response and in some cases can be a healthy way for your child’s body to eliminate that virus; it is important to closely monitor the temperature, however, as a fever which spikes above 102 or 103 degrees can become dangerous. When it comes to deciding when it is appropriate to break the fever and when it is appropriate to support the natural progression of the fever as part of the immune function, this varies on a case-by-case basis and can be different for everyone. When in doubt, call the office or come in sooner rather than later; together you and your physician can make a plan on the best course of treatment for your child.