Children can be treated with acupuncture though usually needles are not inserted in young children and instead a variety of tapping and stroking techniques from a Japanese paediatric acupuncture system known as shonishin are used. Often this is combined with a form of non invasive needling known as contact needling that is popular in Japan. This involves holding needles at a point without inserting which makes it ideal for children and needle phobic adults.
Many herbal formulas can also be used for children to help strengthen constitution and alleviate symptoms.
Costs:
Initial consultation £45, follow ups £20 [under 10], £30 [10-16]