Mamas and Babies

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Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers Safe and Gentle methods for the Treatment of Children

At Solstice Natural Health, we have many wonderful ways to treat children.  Traditional Chinese Medicine has been used for thousands of years in the treatment of children, and it offers safe methods for easing many common childhood ailments.  Often, especially in the treatment of younger children, needles are not used, and instead methods such as acupressure, Chinese pediatric massage, cupping, and auricular therapies are implemented.  If acupuncture is called for, it is with the consent of parent and (when applicable) child, and the needles are retained for a very brief amount of time.

Children are amazing bundles of energy, and sometimes that energy can be difficult to harness.  The first visit a child makes to Solstice Natural Health can present unique challenges, and no treatment will be administered unless the child and/or parent feels ready.  Cooperation between parent, child, and practitioner is an essential part of the therapy, and anything that allows the child to be more at ease, such as a favorite stuffed animal, blanket or toys can be brought along to treatments.

A sick child can have a great impact on the health and balance of the entire family, and Erin is able to offer support for everyone involved.  Because she practices in a multi-disciplinary clinic, patients and their family members can be referred to trusted practitioners in a variety of complimentary medical fields when necessary or requested.

We welcome mamas at Solstice Natural Health!

Mamas have unique health challenges, and Traditional Chinese Medicine offers a variety of treatment options geared to their needs.  Having recently become a mama herself, Erin Brockmeyer, LAc is passionate about addressing the issues that arise during both the prenatal and postnatal timeframes.  She is also careful to use therapies that will not risk the health of mother or baby, whether mom is pregnant, nursing, or beyond.   Acupuncture is most often perfectly safe during pregnancy, and Erin supplements treatments with the use of acupressure so as to not overwhelm the patient.  Herbal medicine is carefully used, and more commonly it is dietary therapy that is recommended instead.  Each treatment is carefully tailored to the needs of the individual at each session.

Even the healthiest pregnancy stresses a woman’s body, and often that stress is not only physical, but also mental and emotional.  The imbalances created in pregnancy can be carried in the body long after baby joins the world, and can be compounded by other factors such as nursing, returning to work, sleeplessness, and change in family dynamic.  All of these issues are honored by Erin as a part of the beautiful tapestry of motherhood, and you are encouraged to talk about all issues and concerns you are facing.  Getting regular pre-natal acupuncture can help not only with physical and emotional maladies such as heartburn, hip pain, and anxiety, but can also help ease labor, and ease the transition into the post-natal time.

Regular post-natal care is equally important, as this is a time of great healing for your body.    It is also one of the most challenging times of life, as you learn to juggle your new role, or to juggle multiple children, as you are also exhausted.  Healthy children require a healthy mama.  Traditional Chinese Medicine is useful for so many post-natal issues including fatigue, insufficient lactation, joint pain, cesarian scar therapy, and many more.  At Solstice Natural Health, we offer specialized treatment for mothers of newborns who do not want to be away from their child, or who do not have childcare for them.  Contact us to find out about these options.

Common childhood ailments treated include (but are not limited to):

constipation

diarrhea

abdominal pain

vomiting

lack of appetite

common cold

cough

fever

bedwetting

colic

reflux

asthma

Please contact me if you have questions about your child’s health.