Expert Acupuncture
for
children
Rebecca Avern is a world leading expert in paediatric acupuncture – a clinician, teacher and author. She is dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing of babies, children and teenagers. With decades of experience, she provides a safe and nurturing environment in which to gently and effectively help your child.
The Panda Clinic
Set in a peaceful garden cabin in Wolvercote, Oxford, the Panda Clinic is Rebecca's private practice dedicated to treating children. This tranquil space sits opposite Wolvercote Common at the northern edge of Port Meadow.
Offering private, 1-1 treatments for young people, Rebecca provides compassionate care designed to support physical, emotional, and behavioural wellbeing.
Why Choose Acupuncture for Your Child?
Paediatric acupuncture is a gentle, natural and effective form of healthcare for children.
Using techniques which have been refined over centuries, it focuses on the whole child – not just their symptoms – helping to restore balance, support wellbeing, and treat both acute and chronic conditions. Safe and personalised, it's designed to complement your child's natural resilience and provide care they can feel comfortable with and look forward to!
A Trusted and Respected Practice
With roots in Chinese medicine spanning 2,500 years, acupuncture is one of the world's oldest healthcare systems. Today, a growing body of evidence supports its use for children, and it is increasingly recognised by conventional medical professionals as a valuable complementary therapy.
Proven Benefits for Children
Acupuncture can help a wide range of childhood conditions, including but not limited to, anxiety, eczema, asthma, chronic fatigue, and recurrent infections. It can also help to reduce reliance on medications, support illness prevention, and promote emotional wellbeing.
Treatment Without Needles
Although many children actually don't mind the use of fine acupuncture needles, your child's treatment can be needle-free. Rebecca uses a variety of techniques, such as Shonishin, massage, cupping, moxibustion and essential oils to name but a few, making treatments gentle and comfortable.
Parent Testimonials
Read what parents say about their children's experiences with Rebecca's treatments. Click any testimonial to read the full story.
School struggles to success
Teenager
My Daughter had always been an anxious child and struggled with separation issues as a toddler. Once she reached her teenage years this anxiety spiralled so that by the time she entered 6th form she had extreme social anxiety and sensory issues which ultimately led to a diagnosis of high functioning Aspergers...
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Relief from respiratory issues
Young Child
My 11-year-old has dealt with respiratory issues since she was 18 months old and, following recommendations and research, we visited the Panda Clinic. Our practitioner, Rebecca immediately put both my daughter and myself at ease and by the second visit had convinced my understandably nervous child to try a couple of needles...
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From vomiting to healthy eating
Baby
I brought my son to see Rebecca when at 6 months old he was still vomiting constantly between feeds. I had sought help from the NHS but did not want to go down a drug treatment route as I felt uneasy about putting my son's already weak digestive system under more strain...
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Medical Professionals' Endorsements
Healthcare professionals' views on the benefits of paediatric acupuncture.
Explore the HOPA Organisation
The Hub of Paediatric Acupuncture (HOPA)
Founded by Rebecca Avern, HOPA is the international home of paediatric acupuncture, connecting parents with trusted information and a global directory of qualified practitioners, while providing practitioners with education and support to uphold the highest standards worldwide.
