Pediatric Care
Pediatric care is one of the oldest Chinese medicine specialties, practiced since the Song dynasty in China (960-1279 A.D.) A young person's body is in a constant state of growth and development and a child's organ systems are immature and delicate.
Chinese medicine can help ease many of the physical, emotional, and psychological changes associated with maturation by restoring balance throughout these transitions.
Chinese Medicine for children
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Many common childhood conditions, which are resistant to conventional medicine, respond well and quickly to Chinese Medicine. Chinese medicine is a safe, drug-free, holistic and curative approach to promoting your child's health and wellness.
We use acupuncture, needle-free acupuncture techniques, massage, herbal medicine, nutrition and lifestyle counseling to treat both acute and chronic conditions as well as help to prevent your child from developing future ailments. We encourage the parents to take an active role in their child's healing process by implementing dietary and lifestyle changes.
Treatments
Common Pediatric Conditions Treated with Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine are:
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Digestive Disorders: reflux, constipation, diarrhea, low appetite, food allergies, colic
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Respiratory Issues: allergies, asthma, cough, colds & flu, ear infection, bronchitis, sinusitis
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Sleep Disorders: bedwetting, insomnia, night terrors, sleepwalking
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Dermatological Conditions: dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis
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Behavioral & Neurological Conditions: autism*, ADHD, anxiety, bipolar*, depression, epilepsy, seizures, other conditions
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Failure to thrive
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Healing from surgery
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Sports or traumatic injury
(*Symptoms and behaviors related to these conditions)
