Treating Babies & Children
Shonishin; tapping the acupuncture channels with a kakibari
The Japanese developed a number of non invasive techniques to treat babies and children that are both safe and effective to use. These consists of rubbing and tapping the acupuncture channels, and stimulating different points with small metal tools. This is Collectively known as Shonishin and children generally find treatment painless,gentle and quite acceptable.
For deeper more difficult problems needles can be used aswell, although they are not retained as in adult treatment.
Children are growing and changing rapidly and their systems are quite dynamic and very different to adults. This can be seen in the way they can get both ill and well quite quickly.Their channel system is still developing and much easier to effect than adults, and so children generally respond quite quickly to treatment. This is reassuring for both child and parents. Less is definately more with Shonishin, and sessions are much shorter aswell, with the treatment lasting between 5 and 15 minutes depending on the age of the child.
Shonishin is a safe, effective and gentle treatment for children of all ages. It can treat a wide range of problems and is simple and quick to perform. It can also be supported by teaching simple massage techniques to parents.
Shonishin: Using a Teishin to stimulate an acupuncture point
Shonishin: Rubbing the channels with a choki tool
My Biography
I hold a BSc Honours in Tradtional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture from Westminster University. I am also a Member of the British Acupuncture Council and am bound by its strict code of conduct. I have done a number of post graduate courses and am committed to continuing proffessional development. I have also worked at the Gateway NHS acupuncture clinic, and also at a GP`s surgery in Bedfordshire.
For the last three years I have been based in East Sussex, and practice acupuncture primarily at the Heeler centre in Hassocks. I am also a founder member of Lewes Community Acupuncture, the first multi bed practice in Lewes and also recently co founded Eastbourne Community Acupuncture. I am passionate about spreading the benefits of acupuncture and making it more affordable for all members of society.
I enjoy all aspects of general practice but have a particular interest in treating children and those with fertilty issues.
I have practiced Tai ji quan and Qi gong for over 13 years, and for the past 6 years have been studying traditional Wu style under Michael Acton. He is a disciple of Dr Li Li Qun a 4th generation Wu stylist and Qi gong Doctor from Shanghai. Now in his 80s he is one of Chinas leading exponents in both arts and a true master. He was a senior disciple of Ma Yeuh Liang one of the most celebrated Tai ji masters of modern times. Ma himself was senior disciple of Wu Jianquan, founder of the Wu style.
