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Shonishin was developed for pediatric patients as a non-insertive technique. The technique involves rhythmic stroking, rubbing, tapping, and pressing the skin to give gentle stimulation for harmonizing the child’s vital energy and strengthening his or her constitution.

Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine for the Treatment of Pediatric

Acupuncturists observe that children who receive treatment become calmer and more relaxed. Acupuncturists use a variety of tools to treat symptoms including excessive crying, eczema, allergies, asthma, bed wetting and a range of sleep, digestive and developmental problems.

ACUPUNCTURE AND SHONISHIN (PEDIATRIC METHOD) FOR THE TREATMENT OF CHILDREN

Acupuncturists observe that children who receive treatment become calmer, and are more relaxed and have a better immune system, which, of course, makes for happier children. This offers parents a safe, natural option for dealing with most of their children’s problems while the typical use of antibiotics or steroids can be reduced.
Shonishin is based on Oriental medicine/ Chinese medicine theories from 2000 years ago and in the past 80 years, has become the main way to keep children healthy and to treat childhood diseases in Japan. Tejal uses a variety of tools, many of which are non-invasive and gentle, in order to treat children. Shonishin is not associated with illness but instead is associated with wellness and maintaining that state. Children are very responsive and receptive to this type of treatment and the many benefits are prevention of disease, maintaining wellness, stimulating the immune system by endorphin production in the body and treating many conditions.
The wide range of problems that Pediatric acupuncture and Shonishin are effective for include:
  • Frequent colds
  • Stomach aches, Poor appetite, constipation
  • Anxiety
  • Eczema
  • Allergies
  • Asthma
  • Bed wetting
  • A range of sleep, digestive and developmental problems.
Acupuncturists observe that children who receive treatment become calmer and more relaxed. Acupuncturists use a variety of tools to treat symptoms including excessive crying, eczema, allergies, asthma, bed wetting and a range of sleep, digestive and developmental problems.

Research Articles

Acupuncture for gastrointestinal diseases
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35148031/