Pediatric Acupuncture

Acupuncture isn’t just for adults. Children and teenagers also benefit from this highly effective, holistic form of healing and pain relief. At Sunyo Acupuncture Center in San Juan Capistrano and Santa Monica, California, Dr. Shangyou Zhong offers comprehensive pediatric acupuncture services for kids of all ages. Schedule an evaluation by calling the office or booking an appointment online today. 

What is pediatric acupuncture?

Pediatric acupuncture at Sunyo Acupuncture Center combines Western and Eastern medical approaches, utilizing acupuncture techniques. 

It’s a holistic Chinese medicine treatment that uses tiny needles to restore balance, optimize healing, boost blood flow, alleviate pain, and promote overall health and well-being in children and teenagers. 

Which conditions can pediatric acupuncture help treat?

Pediatric acupuncture at Sunyo Acupuncture Center can help treat the following conditions in young patients:

• Weight challenges
• Respiratory disorders
• Headaches and migraines
• Neck pain
• Knee pain
• Lower back pain
• Shoulder pain
• Ankle pain
• Elbow pain
• Sciatica
• Dental pain
• Fibromyalgia
• Stress, tension, and anxiety
• Chronic internal conditions

Internal acupuncture uses tiny needles to treat an array of underlying causes of bothersome symptoms. It can address digestive problems, fatigue, immune system dysfunction, sleep disorders, hormone imbalances, and much more. 

Which pediatric acupuncture treatments are available?

Dr. Zhong offers various types of acupuncture based on your child’s needs. Sunyo Acupuncture Center provides the following treatments for children and teenagers:

Traditional acupuncture

Traditional acupuncture inserts tiny needles into various parts of your child’s body while they relax on a comfortable table. 

Motion acupuncture

Dr. Zhong specializes in motion acupuncture, a form of acupuncture in which your child performs controlled movements during acupuncture sessions.

Facial acupuncture

Facial acupuncture inserts tiny needles into the face to further promote healing, ease pain, enhance skin health, and reduce stress, tension, and anxiety. 

Internal acupuncture

Internal acupuncture is a treatment that inserts tiny needles into the skin at strategic areas to boost natural healing, reduce pain and inflammation, and optimize energy flow. 

It’s a holistic approach focused on treating underlying imbalances within the body by addressing root causes of chronic conditions, such as digestive problems, circulation issues, and sleep disorders. 

Which pediatric acupuncture treatment is best for my child?

Dr. Zhong discusses your child’s symptoms, lifestyle, and medical history to determine which forms of pediatric acupuncture are best suited for their needs. She personalizes a plan that offers long-lasting results, less pain, and an enhanced quality of life. 

In addition to pediatric acupuncture, Sunyo Acupuncture Center also offers cupping therapy, massage therapy, herbs and nutrition, weight management, moxibustion, and more. 

Schedule a pediatric acupuncture visit to Sunyo Acupuncture Center by calling the office or booking an appointment online today.