What’s a medical treatment for kids that’s safe, free from side effects, completely natural, and also remarkably effective? You guessed it…acupuncture.
Today on the podcast I’m joined by Faune Towery of Napa Acupuncture Practice to discuss acupuncture for a very special segment of the population: kids and teenagers. Faune has been a community acupuncturist for 10 years and has given over 50,000 treatments in her career so far. She regularly treats young people at her clinic, for everything from anxiety and difficulty concentrating, to sinus and ear infections, to digestive issues, and migraines and sports injuries. She’s even been known to help ease the pain of a teenage breakup!
In this podcast episode, we discuss:
What kids and parents can expect from acupuncture, including why kids respond so well to acupuncture, and why a few needles and a few minutes of rest is often all that’s needed
Modalities beyond acupuncture for kids and teens, including herbs, intradermal needles, ear seeds and acupressure
Commonly treated pediatric conditions, and at what age can kids start getting acupuncture
Advice for parents and other acupuncturists on how to help young people feel safe and comfortable with acupuncture, and get the most out of their treatments
How acupuncture can empower young people to have a sense of agency over their own health and bodies
This delightful conversation with Faune reminded me not only of how much our medicine has to offer young people, but also how much fun it is to treat them.
I hope it will encourage more kids—and their parents—to try acupuncture.
Love and gratitude,
Your Acupuncturist
Faune’s clinic, Napa Acupuncture Practice, is a 501(c)3 nonprofit offering affordable acupuncture in a community setting, and also hosts a weekly free clinic for people who receive MediCal, EBT, WIC or HUD Housing. They are raising funds to continue the free clinic through the Napa Valley Give Guide. Here’s where to learn more and keep up with Faune and Napa Acupuncture Practice:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NapaAcu
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/napaacupuncturepractice/
YouTube: @napaacupuncturepractice322
Donate: https://www.candogiveguide.org/nonprofits/napa-acupuncture-practice/
Huge thanks to Faune Towery for the great conversation, and to AudioCoffee for the music in this episode.
And endless love and gratitude to my paid subscribers for contributing to the sustainability of my work!
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Ep. 7: Faune Towery on Acupuncture for Kids and Teens