Pediatrics

Shoni-shin is a wonderful modality utilized in the treatment of pediatrics,
those aged 1 month to 10 years old, and truly works wonders for common
respiratory and digestive ailments. Even if it can't help a child with a more
complicated picture, it is still beneficial for the nervous system. It can
enhance circulation and relaxation, thereby improving health in
general. Shoni-shin is a form of bodywork that makes use of small metal
tools designed to bring qi to the surface, help it move by "spreading" it along
the channels, and stimulate specific acupuncture points. There are about a
half-dozen different tools in a shoni-shin kit, none of which penetrate the
skin. Children usually love holding the tool for you, or playing with the other
tools you are not using, or trying to guess which tool you are using without
seeing it. A shoni-shin treatment can be performed in 10 to 20 minutes
depending on the age of the child and the severity of the illness. Even a very
guarded or frightened child will usually warm up to the idea of shoni-shin,
and many actually look forward to it as a kind of game that you, the doctor,
are playing with them.

I received my training in this particular field of Oriental Medicine with Soma
Glick, AP, at an intensive program in Bali. During the month I was there
studying with one of the fields most notable practitioners, we had didactic
studies followed by clinics where we had the opportunity to treat wide
ranges of ailments and disorders affecting children. By being able to put
into practice immediately what I learned in the classroom, I was able to
better embrace and own the knowledge of this remarkable form of medicine.
I was able to treat a great number children with ailments consisting of
anywhere from asthma or stomach pain, to autism, cerebral palsy and post
stroke.

In addition to treating the various illness that children are often plagued
with, Shoni-shin is even more effective in building up the bodies natural
immunity and overall general health. Ideally children would be treated twice
a month to prevent illness rather than simply use it to fight it. Please
contact me if you have any further questions or would like to schedule a
consult/treatment for your child.

Program Details
Monthly or Bi-Monthly Prevention: Treatment administered as a means of prevention
and Health Maintenance, in a clinic setting (held once a month), 10-15 minutes. $20

Individual Consultation and Treatment: Individual consultation, evaluation, and
treatment for a specific condition or complaint, Half Hour (by appt. only). $35

Followup/Maintenance Treatment: After a course of treatment has been determined,
treatments are administered in a clinic setting as prescribed (by appt. only), 10-15
minutes. $15