Approach
Comprehensive, modern, and compassionate care that comes to you. Proudly serving families in the San Diego area.
The Acu Bus
Acupuncture wellness sessions in The Acu Bus are a multi-sensory experience. We invite you to be co-creators in the process and find great joy in seeing you thrive! Together we’ll uncover the root problem and help you feel your best.
Acupuncture for Kids
Acupuncture is part of a whole system of medicine that is used to diagnose and treat a variety of symptoms and conditions.
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, there’s strong research for acupuncture helping the following conditions in kids: pain, headaches/migraines, bed wetting, eye issues, and neurological and tic disorders.
We’ve also seen acupuncture help kids with: anxiety, ADD/ADHD, allergies, asthma, colds, colic, ear infections, digestive problems, sleep issues, menstrual pain, sports injuries, and much more!
Techniques Dr. Ari, DACM, LAc Uses
Our sessions include a range of therapeutic modalities based on you our your child's individual needs.
Shonishin (no-needle acupuncture)
This is a gentle and safe no-needle acupuncture technique for kids. We use little tools to lightly brush, tap, and press the skin. It’s amazing how quickly kiddos change with shonishin!
Shonishin Home Tips
We love teaching parents little shonishin practices so you can help extend your kiddo’s treatment at home.
Acupuncture
A lot of kids and teens actually love acupuncture! The “unicorn point” is super relaxing and calming. We treat adults with acupuncture, too!
Nutrition and Herbal Medicine
We offer customized nutrition recommendations rooted in East Asian Medicine theory, using flavors and temperatures of foods to balance you or your family member’s system. We also provide safe and natural food-based herbal medicines and carry a whole line of non-alcohol herbal tinctures for kids.
Cupping and Athletic Taping
Cupping can help loosen muscles, ease coughs, and even help aid in digestion. Athletic taping or k-taping can help bring awareness to the body — and often feels like a supportive hand.
Medical Massage
We practice tuina and shiatsu, two forms of gentle massage — and can teach parents simple massages to practice with their kids.