Pediatric Acupuncture and Massage in Gahanna & New Albany, Ohio
Acupuncture and Massage services for your child or teen.
We provide gentle, integrative care for children and teens, supporting their growth, development, and overall well-being. Pediatric health concerns are often influenced by digestion, immunity, sleep, and nervous system regulation — all of which are still developing and highly responsive to support. Or it can be simple muscle recovery from sports or injury recovery.
Whatever your child is battling, our approach focuses on strengthening the body’s natural systems, calming the nervous system, and promoting balance to provide health and well-being. Treatments are tailored to each child’s needs, helping improve resilience, support healthy development, improve injury recovery, and address concerns holistically and naturally.
Holistic Care for Children and Teens
Growing bodies and minds need support that evolves with them.
At Nu Wave Acupuncture, we offer acupuncture and massage for children and adolescents to support sports and injury recovery, stress and emotional well-being, and digestive health.
Whether your child is navigating muscle tension, recovering from an injury, experiencing anxiety or stress, or struggling with digestive discomfort, our approach is tailored to their individual needs. Through gentle, age-appropriate care, we aim to support the body's natural healing processes, encourage nervous system regulation, and promote overall well-being.
Our goal is to help children and teens feel their best, move with confidence, and build a strong foundation for lifelong health.
Common Pediatric & Adolescent Conditions We Support
Sports Injuries
Muscle recovery
Neck and back pain
Frequent colds, flus, and ear infections
Allergies, asthma, and respiratory concerns
Digestive issues (constipation, bloating, poor appetite)
Sleep difficulties and night waking
Anxiety, stress, and emotional regulation challenges
ADHD and focus-related concerns
Headaches and migraines
Hormonal balance and menstrual support (teens)
Fatigue and low energy
Immune support and overall wellness
Gentle, Pediatric Acupuncture Methods We Utilize
At Nu Wave Acupuncture, we offer a variety of gentle, age-appropriate Traditional Chinese Medicine modalities to support your child’s health. Treatments are always tailored to your child’s comfort level, and many options are completely noninvasive.
Modalities we may use include:
Press magnets – A noninvasive therapy using small stainless steel magnet pellets placed on acupuncture points to gently stimulate the body and support healing.
Acupuncture needles – When appropriate, very fine, gentle needles may be used to support a wide range of health concerns. Treatments are adapted to ensure comfort and ease.
Light cupping – A gentle, noninvasive technique using light suction on the back to help relieve tension, support the immune system, and promote circulation.
Gua sha – A noninvasive therapy using a smooth tool with oil to gently stimulate circulation, release tension, and clear heat from the body.
Magnets and cords – A noninvasive technique using magnet points connected with soft cords to help guide and regulate the flow of qi through the body’s meridian pathways.
Herbal medicine, supplements, and topicals – When appropriate, customized herbal formulas, supplements, or topical applications may be recommended to support your child’s specific needs.
Every treatment plan is determined during the initial consultation and evolves over time. Our goal is to create a calm, supportive experience where your child feels safe, relaxed, and cared for while their body is gently guided back into balance.
Massage Therapy for Teens
Between sports, school, and the pressures of growing up, teens can carry a lot of physical and emotional tension. Massage therapy offers a supportive way to help adolescents recover from physical activity, ease muscle soreness and tightness, and unwind from everyday stress.
Whether your teen is managing sports-related aches, recovering from an injury, experiencing tension from posture and screen time, or simply needs help relaxing, our massage sessions are tailored to their individual needs and comfort level. By supporting muscle recovery, circulation, and relaxation, massage can help teens feel more comfortable in their bodies and better equipped to handle the demands of daily life.
At Nu Wave Acupuncture, we provide a welcoming, respectful environment where teens can receive personalized care that supports both physical recovery and overall well-being.