James has over 5 years’ experience of treating children with acupuncture and massage and
has done specialist post-graduate training in paediatric acupuncture. He finds this one of the most rewarding areas of his work.

                 Acupuncture can be used (often with rapid results) on children and even babies (as                      young as 6 months).  It has been shown to be effective in treating many common                         childhood ailments, including: asthma, eczema, croup, chronic and acute coughs,
                        and digestive disorders.

                        The needles are inserted for a much shorter period of time than for adults.  
                        Alternatively, acupressure and/or moxa (a warming herb) may be used to
                        stimulate the points.  Dietary and lifestyle advice may be given to help support
                        the treatment.