Acupuncture for Preteen/Teens
Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine offer a gentle, natural and non-invasive way to help teens manage the challenges of adolescence. Treatments are tailored to support both body and mind, helping young people feel more balanced, calm and connected to themselves.
Acupuncture for Tweens & Teens
Adolescence is a time of major physical, emotional and psychological change. Hormonal shifts triggered by puberty, including the rise of estrogen and testosterone, drive growth spurts, brain development, and emotional regulation. Alongside this, teens are navigating school pressure, friendships, identity, and independence. As a parent, supporting your child through this stage can be both rewarding and complex.
Common Concerns During Adolescence
Stress and anxiety: School pressure, social changes and internal expectations can all become overwhelming.
Mood swings and emotional ups and downs: Hormonal changes, a still-developing prefrontal cortex, and a heightened limbic system can make emotions more intense and behaviour more impulsive.
Aches and pains: Rapid physical growth, sports injuries or even lugging around a heavy backpack can lead to soreness and discomfort.
Acne: Increased oil production due to hormonal changes affects around 85% of teens and can contribute to lowered self-esteem.
Menstrual issues: Irregular, heavy or painful periods are common as hormone balance establishes in early menstruating years.
Headaches: Hormones, screen time and stress can all contribute to frequent headaches or even migraines.
Focus and concentration: With so many neurological shifts happening, it’s common for teens to feel scattered or distracted.
How Acupuncture can help
Acupuncture is becoming an increasingly popular option for teenagers. It stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system, helping to calm the body and support better sleep, focus and emotional regulation. It also helps with pain relief by improving circulation, reducing inflammation and releasing endorphins.
From a hormonal perspective, acupuncture can support regulation during puberty, improving skin health, menstrual cycles and mood stability. It also strengthens the immune system and supports overall wellbeing.
If your teen is nervous about needles, rest assured that treatments are gentle and safe. The needles used are extremely fine, and sessions are designed to be comfortable and relaxing. For those who prefer needle-free options, we can also incorporate cupping, moxibustion, acupressure and Tuina massage.
Adolescence is a great time to help young people build awareness of their bodies and emotional health. Acupuncture can be an empowering introduction to holistic self-care, helping teens feel more grounded, resilient and connected to their inner sense of balance and wellbeing.
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