A Practical Guide to Pediatric Acupuncture (Paperback)

Rebecca Avern

ISBN 10: 1805013718 / ISBN 13: 9781805013716

Published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers, London, 2026

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Paperback. A Practical Guide to Pediatric Acupuncture prepares practitioners for the treatment room by explaining clearly how to approach children and families with confidence and sensitivity and focusing on the 'how' of treatment.Rebecca Avern draws on 25 years of experience to share the subtleties that shape successful practice; from the first moments of connection with a child to the choices made when treatment proves challenging. Through case histories, she reveals her clinical reasoning step by step, demonstrating how theory can be applied, and adapted, to meet the needs of each individual child.Covering issues as varied as the impact of family dynamics, the complexities of working with neurodivergent children, and the realities of practice in a post-Covid world, this book offers both insight and reassurance. It is an indispensable resource for acupuncturists and students growing their pediatric practice. A practical, case-based guide to the art of pediatric acupuncture. Covers rapport, communication, treatment dosage, family dynamics, neurodivergence, and post-Covid challenges. Essential support for acupuncturists and students building confidence in treating children. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Practical Guide to Pediatric Acupuncture (Paperback)
• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, London
• Publication Date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1805013718
• ISBN 13: 9781805013716
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

A Practical Guide to Pediatric Acupuncture prepares practitioners for the treatment room by explaining clearly how to approach children and families with confidence and sensitivity and focusing on the 'how' of treatment.

Rebecca Avern draws on 25 years of experience to share the subtleties that shape successful practice; from the first moments of connection with a child to the choices made when treatment proves challenging. Through case histories, she reveals her clinical reasoning step by step, demonstrating how theory can be applied, and adapted, to meet the needs of each individual child.

Covering issues as varied as the impact of family dynamics, the complexities of working with neurodivergent children, and the realities of practice in a post-Covid world, this book offers both insight and reassurance. It is an indispensable resource for acupuncturists and students growing their pediatric practice.

About the Author

Rebecca Avern is a paediatric acupuncturist with 20 years' experience. She runs a clinic for children in Oxford, UK and is a lecturer at the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine. She is the author of the textbook Acupuncture for Babies, Children and Teenagers. She is the founder of the Institute of Paediatric Acupuncture.