Typically this invokes the use of rituals that the child is familiar with, whether it's a specific religious prayer or a verbal meditation or reading sacred literature. Research has supported this is improving immune system function and an overall sense of well being. There's no scientific research, but patients report they feel better. We are nearing the end of our time with Susie Bacon. Please ask your final questions at this time.
Massage is well known, but there are many different kinds of massage.
If a child has never had massage before and is in pain, it would be important to make sure that you establish a kind of touch that feels appropriate to the child. We find kids enjoy having their feet massaged, if other body parts hurt. This doesn't feel intimidating to them if they are new to massage. Acupuncture and acupressure both work on achieving a state of energy balance through release the flow of chi. We've had older patients report getting significant benefit from this kind of therapy.