I use a combination of shonishin needle-free acupressure, massage, pediatric herbal medicine, supplementation, nourishing life take-home techniques, singing, and play to create a comprehensive, safe, and fun experience for your child. Chinese medicine for children requires a commitment of time from parents outside of office visits to ensure the correction of disease patterns and the support of healthy growth and development in children. 

Needle-Free Pediatric Health Care

Sho (little) ni (child) shin (needle) is a pediatric treatment method developed in Japan, which is based on Traditional Chinese Medicine theories. It first came into practice in the 17th century, but in the last 75 years has become the primary treatment for children throughout Japan. Shonishin is a needle-free technique that gently rubs and massages major acupuncture points and muscle groups.

Why is shonishin used?

• Shonishin is used for the maintenance of wellness, proper encouragement of growth an development, prevention of disease, and also for conditions of disharmony, illness, or pathology.
• Treatment will stimulate the immune system by stimulating endorphin production in the body, which in turn stimulates healing.
• It also addresses the emotions and gives a general wellness feeling to the child.

When should a child receive Chinese medicine treatment?

When a child is well, they receive Chinese medicine and shonishin once per month. When there is a problem, three to four treatments a month are adequate until the adjustments and changes are made and corrected. When a problem is acute, treatment can be daily.

Pediatric Conditions Treated with Shonishin and Herbal Medicine

• Fevers
• Colic
• Common Cold
• Ear Infections
• Allergies
• Asthma
• Tonsillitis
• Digestive Problems (Diarrhea, Vomiting, Stomach Pain, Indigestion, Constipation)
• Rashes, Hives, Urticaria
• Hyperactivity

Nikki's Dotorate externship intensive with midwife and acupuncturist, Raven Lang.