Pediatric & Teen Acupuncture in Oakland

Kids can get acupuncture for everything adults do, and the cool part is that they tend to respond swiftly and significantly! We love treating kids, especially teenagers, it's a time of life that's full of big emotions, lots of firsts and a ton of confusion. Kids need a care team to help them navigate their changing bodies and minds, and we love being able to help kids not just feel good but learn about themselves and how to manage emotions and new bodily functions when they arise.

We can treat kids of any age from babies to young adults. Pediatric treatments are shorter to account for body size and development and we use a range of modalities in addition to or instead of needles. Kids under 13 can book a Pediatric Acupuncture appointment, teens over 13 are considered general patients.

Pain & Injury Rehab

Is your child an athlete? Have they had an injury? Acupuncture can help them recover quickly,  perform better, learn about their bodies, relieve stress and focus!

Emotional Health

The constant changes and big emotions of teen life can be hard to manage. Acupuncture gives kids the tools to let go and develop resiliency & confidence. 

Chronic Illness & Pain

Not all issues are solvable, but they can be manageable. We treat kids with ongoing health conditions like menstrual pain, asthma, allergies and more.

Pediatric Acupuncture • Shonishin • Manual Therapies • Gua Sha • Cupping • Laser Acupuncture • Neuro-Emotional Technique • Pediatric Hypnotherapy

What if My Child is Scared?

It’s understandable that experiencing a new environment and procedure can be scary to children.  We think it’s important to talk to them about it conveying the intention that they are getting to experience something new and exciting, this isn’t your typical Pediatrician’s office. If your child is usually anxious about seeing the doctor or dentist it’s important to convey to them that this experience is not like that at all, but it will be new and different.  

Dr. Kim has an innate ability to make her patients feel calm and at ease, many pediatric patients come in crying about the prospect of needles and once experiencing the treatment are fascinated and asking for more. In addition, needles aren’t required for these treatments, and we want to work to make your child feel comfortable and at ease, not anxious or scared.