Sessions
Children's sessions
Thirty minutes, a parent in the room, and no needles left in.
Children's sessions use a Japanese technique called shonishin: gentle tapping, stroking and light pressure with smooth, blunt tools on the skin. There are no needles left in, and I go at the child's pace. A parent stays for the whole session and helps me know what is comfortable.
Who usually comes
Toddlers and school-age children, up to about age twelve
Parents who want a gentle, hands-on session
Families who would rather not use needles
A visit
What a visit is like, in order
- 01
Step 1: We talk
A few minutes with you, and with your child if they want to join in, about their week and what is going on.
- 02
Step 2: Getting comfortable
Your child sits on your lap or on the table in their clothes, and I show them the tools first.
- 03
Step 3: The tools
Light tapping and stroking along the arms, back or belly. Most children are curious, and some fall asleep.
- 04
Step 4: A few words at the end
I tell you what I did and what I suggest, and you decide.
Good to know
Before and after
What you may feel afterward
Children are often calm or sleepy afterward. Mild redness where the tools touched is normal and fades quickly. Offer water and a quiet rest of the day.
Tell me first
Your child's medicines, allergies and any recent illness or injury, and whether they are afraid of being touched. Tell me too if your child has a bleeding disorder or sensitive skin.
How many visits
Many families come for a few sessions, spaced out, and then as needed. It is a suggestion, not a promise, and results vary. You can stop at any time.
What it does not do, and when to see a doctor
It does not replace your child's doctor, their medicine or vaccines. See their doctor first for a fever that won't go down, trouble breathing, a stiff neck, a rash with a fever or any sudden change. In an emergency, call 911.
Ready to book, or still wondering?
Fees are explained before you book. Ask me anything first.