Moxibustion is one of treatment modalities that use a special herb named Mugwort to warm over acupuncture points or needles, and stimulate blood flow and lymph circulation. It generates tonic action for body and mind, commonly used for the conditions of cold and deficiency, as well as chronic illness, especially for those who don’t response well to any type treatment or who have a very low immune system. Patient also find it very relaxing after the treatment.

Cupping

Cupping is another kind of treatment modalities that involves the placement of glasses, or plastic cups, that are sucked on the skin. It is commonly used for musculoskeletal pain as well as neck, shoulder and back tension. It is widely believed that cupping therapy can promote blood circulation and relieve the “stagnation or stasis” that is more like waste products or toxin, and thus directly speed up healing process. It may produce local bru ise-like mark afterward, which indicates the “stagnation or stasis” of body. Generally speaking, the more obvious the bruise-like mark the better indication of the body’s “stagnation or stasis”. It can be used before or after acupuncture treatment.

Guasha

Guasha is one of most ancient healing therapies. “Gua” literally means “scrape” or “rub”, whereas “Sha” indicates red, dot-like skin rash. When acupuncturist uses the special smooth tools like jade, stone or horn scraping skin with moderate stroke, “Sha” will appear on the surface of skin as a small needle tip rash. Practitioner normally uses Guasha along with different meridian to release toxin heat or stagnation.