Shoni-shin
Shoni-shin is a specialized form of treatment for infants and children that has been practiced in Japan since the 1700’s. Japanese parents regularly seek shoni-shin treatment for their children and find it useful for many childhood imbalances. The shoni-shin approach is now gaining popularity around the world.
Children’s bio-energetic systems are not fully formed and, being at the most “yang” phase of their existence, their energy (Qi) moves extremely rapidly. Consequently, children’s systems can be easily over stimulated, and health problems can progress rapidly.
Shoni-shin focuses on gentle, specialized treatment techniques that children find comfortable and even pleasurable. Dramatic results can be obtained even with very light treatment.
Shoni-shin techniques involve rhythmic stroking, rubbing, tapping, and pressing the skin to give different kinds of gentle stimulation. These techniques harmonize and fortify the child’s vital energy, and strengthen the child’s constitution.
Shoni-shin is used to treat a wide variety of problems, including:
- Failure to thrive syndrome
- Latching problems
- Weak constitution
- Colic, excessive night crying, temper tantrums
- Indigestion, GERD, constipation, and diarrhea
- Night terrors
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Allergies, asthma, and colds
- Eczema and hives
- Ear infections
- Bedwetting
- Stuttering
- Cerebral palsy
- Spina bifida
The number of treatments required depends on the age and condition of the child, among other factors. Treatments for children are actually very brief: a typical treatment for an infant generally lasts only one to five minutes. Generally speaking, the older the child, the longer the treatment.
Shoni-shin is simple, gentle and effective.