Why acupuncture?

Parents are often looking for safe and effective ways to help their children be well and thrive. Acupuncture activates the body’s innate healing potential. Starting this process at a young age has countless benefits for your child.

The process

Pediatric Acupuncture needles are thinner than three hairs and nothing like needles used for blood tests or vaccines. I call the needle treatments “taps” because i simply tap the needle in quickly and gently and then remove it right away. As the children get more comfortable with the taps, they may choose to leave them in longer. Parents are pleasantly surprised when their children find the treatments easy, painless and even fun.

Pediatric needles are thinner than three hairs

Children do not need to stay still to receive a treatment. Their quick moving energy is an asset in their healing. The treatments are often playful and celebratory.

It is perfectly fine to use acupuncture in conjunction with any other treatment modalities you choose. I understand that as parents, we try to do everything we can to help our children. It is my goal to work with you and your children to build your child’s resilience.

Rachel & young people

Rachel has a special way of working with young people. Rachel worked with my daughter during her freshman year in high school after she suffered a severe concussion. Rachel has a special way of working with young people and helping them to relax and feel comfortable with the treatment. The acupuncture treatments helped manage my… Read more “Rachel & young people”

Unlocking the healing capacity of my son’s body

Afterwards, my son looks so relaxed and at peace while the healing capacity of his own body begins to work more efficiently. As a mom, it’s not easy to find a practitioner I can really trust to be gentle, respectful, and clear with me and my children. I find all of those qualities and more in… Read more “Unlocking the healing capacity of my son’s body”

Teenager reaction

Her treatments made my son calm and relaxed. He never minded the needles. Rachel treated my son for several years. My son was a teen at the time and non-verbal and non-mobile. Rachel was always compassionate and understanding. Her treatments made my son calm and relaxed and were complimentary to other holistic therapies we were… Read more “Teenager reaction”

What if my child is afraid of needles? Many children are not ready to receive a needle treatment until they become more comfortable with me and trust that the “taps” are so thin and painless.

Luckily there are several non-needle techniques, which generate the same desired results of a healthier more resilient child.

Shonishin, for example, is a Japanese technique in which small metal tools are tapped or glided gently against the skin to disperse sickness and to tonify and strengthen the body.

Here is a video of me performing acupuncture on my son:

How often & how much does it cost?

How Often?
Acupuncture is a cumulative medicine that is best used on a regular basis. Depending on the duration and severity of your child’s issues, I recommend coming 1-2 times/week at first. Every few weeks we reevaluate and have the goal of monthly wellness treatments for your child.

How much?
The initial treatment costs $180 and follow ups are $126. The length of the session will vary depending on the child and the day. Typically treatments are 30-45 minutes long and I take some time beforehand to talk on the phone or email with the parent or caregiver.