Moxibustion

Moxibustion is a form of heat treatment that can be used to stimulate and warm specific acupuncture points of the body. The term is derived from the Japanese "mogusa" meaning herb (mugwort) and the Latin "bustion" meaning burning..

 

Gua Sha

Gua Sha massage is a traditional Chinese medical technique that is not as well known as acupuncture, but just as effective. Gua means to scrape and Sha means toxins. During a Gua Sha session, a practitioner will use a special tool to gently scrape your skin and stimulate circulation. Gua Sha treatment improves the flow of your life energy (Qi). It can help with chronic pain, poor circulation, fatigue, infections and emotional stress. Your physician will apply a lubricant to your skin andl use a special tool to scrape in specific patterns over your neck and back. As the practitioner moves along the surface of your skin, small red, purple or green dots will begin to appear. Red spots show up when toxins are being released. Purple spots are indicative of stagnant blood being revitalized. Green spots show the presence of both stagnant blood and toxins. In some cases, the treatment may produce small colorless bumps that are similar to goose bumps; these will disappear in a few days. The scraping doesn't hurt, but it will produce a reddening of the skin.

Cupping

Cuppingis reminiscent of a very deep tissue massage.  Heat is used to create a suction that is then applied to the body, creating a vacuum effect and draws the skin up into the cup. This incrases circulation and stimulates the movement of blood and lymph creating relaxation of tight muscles, and reduced inflammation. Cupping can leave noticeable marks similar to a bruise or hickey that is sometimes referred to as "cup kisses" . Although they can look alarming, they are not painful and will disappear on their own within 3-7 days. You practioners will advise you on proper care after a cupping session. Cupping is commonly used for aches and pains including low back and leg pain, neck and shoulder tension, and fibromyalgia. It also helps by benefiting the lungs to treat respiratory problems such as cough, bronchitis, asthma , and the like. It can also benefit certain types of menstrual problems and digestive problems including stomach aches, vomiting, diarrhea and constipation.