“Feather Touch” - Gentle Stroking Gets Results

The Japanese pediatric Acupuncture (Shonishin - Non-Insertive) became renowned in the 17th Century in Osaka, Japan. With Shonishin, nothing actually penetrates the skin. Gold, silver and stainless steel needles are used but not inserted. The techniques involve rhythmic stroking, rubbing, tapping, and pressing the skin to give gentle stimulation for harmonizing the child's vital energy, and strengthening the constitution.

In Daishi-style, this technique is called “feather touch”. This style of acupuncture requires a more delicate and gentle palpation technique along the skin to detect any imbalances that are manifesting on the surface of the arms, legs, neck, abdomen and back. Increased sensitivity and awareness of the patient’s Qi is cultivated with this style of acupuncture. 

Shonishin acupuncturists observe that the child they are treating gets calmer and more relaxed with treatment. A variety of tools are used to treat wide range of symptoms from excessive crying, Atopic dermatitis, headaches, eczema, allergies, asthma, bed wetting, posture, growing pains and a range of sleep, digestive, ADHD to developmental problems. (for age 1 - 10)

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Shonishin is known to be effective for a wide range of problems, including:

  • Excessive crying

  • Atopic Dermatitis

  • Headaches

  • Eczema

  • Allergies

  • Asthma

  • Bed wetting

 

  • Posture

  • Digestive

  • Sleep

  • Developmental

  • Growing Pain

  • ADHD

JAPANESE PEDIATRIC ACUPUNCTURE (SHONISHIN - NON-INSERTIVE):

Initial visit (60-75 minutes): $110 (including 15 min. of counseling ), follow-up (60 min.): $80,

*5-visit package: $ 350; purchase available after the initial visit.

Please contact us to check appointment availability, scheduling, or any other inquiries.