​What is involved in a Paediatric Acupuncture session?

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​Paediatric appointments are different to typical adult acupuncture appointments as the sessions are often gentler and the duration is shorter. Some children are naturally curious and eager to try acupuncture, while others feel more comfortable with acupressure or massage. When performing acupuncture on young children, we carefully select only a few points—sometimes using as few as two needles. In most cases, there is no need for needle retention, and the process is so gentle and swift that children hardly notice it. During massage sessions, we focus on acupressure points as well as specific areas of the body, including the hands and fingers, soles of the feet, tummy, back, and neck. Each session is tailored to each child to ensure that they feel comfortable. 

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Techniques that may used in an paediatric appointment may include a combination of:

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• Acupressure

• Tui Na Massage (Traditional Chinese Medicine style massage) - our practitioners are trained in specific techniques for babies, toddlers and older children.

• Moxibustion

• Lifestyle and dietary adjustments based on TCM 

• Chinese Herbal Medicine

• Press-tac adhesives on acupuncture points​

• Gua-sha

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What conditions may present in a Paediatric Acupuncture session?

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• Digestive imbalances

• Anxiety

• Disrupted sleep

• Urinary incontinence 

• ​Reflux

• Recurrent cold and flus

• Low energy 

• ADHD

 

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How long is a Paediatric Acupuncture session?​​

 

At Lang Acupuncture and Holistic Health, the initial Paediatric Acupuncture session is 45 minutes and a follow-up appointment is 30 minutes. 

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