Cupping is a complementary modality of Chinese Medicine that can be applied alone or in combination with Acupuncture in order to maximize the effect of its treatments when necessary.

The suction in the cups causes the skin and superficial muscle layer to be lightly drawn into the cup using gentle pressure to pull them upward bringing new Qi and blood to the area and helping to reestablish balance in the fascia. For most patients, this is a particularly relaxing and relieving sensation.

Cupping can be used quite successfully to treat musculoskeletal issues, fascial adhesion, common cold, issues caused by wind, cough, asthma, stomach problems, nausea, abdominal pain, digestive disorders, painful menstruation, fever, hypertension, paralysis caused by stroke, hiccups, insomnia etc. It also helps the body to detox, promotes blood flow, pain relief and drains the lymphatic system.

Moxibustion is a form of heat therapy used alone or in addition to other Chinese Medicine treatments. It is performed in Asia for thousands of years. Dry leaves of the herb popularly known as mugwort are rolled into a cigar which is lit and placed close to acupoints ( energy points) in order to dispel cold from the meridians ( energy channels ), regulate yin and yang, promote flow of qi and blood, nourish the body, increase yang energy boosting the immune system, heal the nervous system among other wonderful properties.

A moxibustion session is very relaxing and nourishing.