Pediatric Acupuncture & Holistic Children’s Health

Gentle, drug-free care for allergies, asthma, digestion, sleep, immunity & emotional wellness

Serving River Forest, Oak Park, and the Greater Chicago Area

Pediatric acupuncture is one of the safest and most effective holistic therapies for infants, toddlers, children, and teens. At Inner Spring Wellness in River Forest, we specialize in gentle, age-appropriate treatments that support immunity, calm the nervous system, and promote healthy development for families throughout Oak Park, Chicago, and surrounding communities.

Our pediatric-focused approach to Chinese Medicine recognizes that children are not “small adults”—they require specialized forms of care that meet them exactly where they are developmentally.

Treatments may include:

Shonishin (a needle-free Japanese pediatric technique)
Pediatric Tui Na massage
Gentle acupuncture (only when appropriate)
Moxibustion for immunity and digestion
Dietary guidance for growing children
Custom pediatric herbal formulas

Families across River Forest and Oak Park appreciate these safe, drug-free therapies that help their children recover faster and thrive long-term.

Why Parents Choose Pediatric Acupuncture in River Forest & Oak Park

Parents from Chicago’s west suburbs often seek acupuncture for children experiencing:

frequent colds, flu, or low immunity
allergies, asthma, sinus congestion
digestive issues: colic, constipation, diarrhea, tummy aches
sleep problems or night waking
recurring ear infections
anxiety, irritability, emotional dysregulation
ADHD/ADD or focus challenges
headaches, growing pains, musculoskeletal issues
tics and nervous system imbalances
eczema and skin sensitivities
bronchitis or respiratory infections
bedwetting
developmental delays or overall wellness support

Pediatric acupuncture gently restores balance, supports self-regulation, and helps children feel healthier, calmer, and more resilient—naturally.

Safe, High-Quality Herbal Medicine for Kids

Our pediatric herbal formulas are:

manufactured in the United States
tested to be free of heavy metals, pesticides & contaminants
made with glycerine, not alcohol (sweet and kid-friendly)

When combined with pediatric acupuncture or Shonishin, these formulas can accelerate healing and strengthen your child’s overall health—something many families across Oak Park, River Forest, and Chicago rely on throughout the year.

Trusted Pediatric Care for Chicago Families

Parents consistently share how quickly their children respond to these gentle therapies and how cared for their family feels at Inner Spring Wellness.

Common improvements include:

calmer behavior and emotional ease
fewer illnesses
better sleep
balanced digestion
reduced allergy symptoms
improved breathing
healthier moods and energy

Our River Forest office welcomes children of all ages, from infants to teens, seeking safe, natural, and holistic support.

What Parents are Saying:

“Sonia is absolutely amazing! My 8 year old son’s seasonal allergies were so bad that it was preventing him from focusing in school and playing football…I tried everything, but no improvement. I felt lost and helpless. I started to look into alternative healing. After the very first appointment with acupuncture and aromatherapy, my son was better. After the second appointment, no allergy symptoms. Sonia now helps me, my husband, and my brother. I highly recommend her!
Syreeta”

“I’ve been seeing Sonia for over 10yrs now and have been so pleased with her work. So when my 7yr old daughter started having respiratory issues I didn’t think twice but to take her to see Sonia as well. Sonia was very gentle and understanding with my daughter. My daughter felt so good after her treatments that now she asks me to take her to see Sonia. Thank you Sonia for all that you do!
Josie”

After the first appointment, my son’s allergy symptoms were gone.” —Syreeta

“My daughter asks to go see Sonia—she loves her treatments.” —Josie

“Sonia helped my children transform years of chronic illness.” —Sarah

“We started seeing Sonia in the summer of 2016, when my oldest daughter (age 4 1/2 at the time) had been suffering from high fevers (104-106 F) lasting 5-6 days straight, every 4-6 weeks for 2 years. We had countless trips to the ER and saw many different doctors. Her doctors had tested her for everything, and they still had no answers for us, other than to tell us that she had a hyperactive immune system. So, each time she caught the slightest cold, her body over-reacted to it.

After only a couple months of treatments from Sonia, we were already seeing a decline in her fevers. After 6 months of treatments, she had fevers occasionally, but they were less severe. After 9-12 months, my daughter no longer ran high fevers with catching a cold. I’m so grateful that I found Sonia, and for all her help.

Concurrently, our younger daughter had been a very strong-willed toddler, who would bang her head on things while throwing tantrums, multiple times per day. Sonia started treating our 2 1/2 year-old, and helped alleviate these extreme behaviors through her treatments. She no longer has extreme behavior when she’s upset.

After 3 years, we still see Sonia for treatments for our kids, ranging from common cold, talking in sleep, constipation, bed wetting, overall health, etc…

Sarah ”