The use of natural plant, mineral and animal substances either alone or in conjunction with acupuncture for a powerful synergistic effect to improve results and shortening treatment time.  Chinese herbs can be used for a specific condition as well as preventing illness or disease.  Your Oriental medical practitioner will prescribe a single herb or a formula tailored just for you.

Chinese Herbs

Moxabustion or moxa is a non-invasive treatment using the warming and tonifying herb artemisia vulgaris or mugwort.  It is used either rolled into a tight cigar shape or in its loose form.  Moxabustion is great for eliminating pain that is cold in nature.  An example may be arthritis or joint pain, PMS cramps or abdominal pain.  It is also used for prevention for many conditions when used daily at home.

Moxabustion

Through negative pressure suction of the skin, cupping stimulates the bodies qi channels.  It balances the bodies energy, thus improving energy and local tissue’s level of metabolism and vitality of cells.  Cupping does this by encouraging waste and toxin removal.  Cupping, though great for general health and prevention is widely used for any pain condition.  Pain is caused by an obstruction impairing qi and blood flow in the area.  Cupping helps to improve circulation and relieving tense muscles.

Cupping

Reiki is a Japanese stress reduction and relaxation technique that often results in healing. It works by replenishing the life-force energy of the recipient, bringing the system back into balance so healing can occur. Reiki is gentle and non-invasive. It is done fully clothed and involves light touch.

Reiki

Chinese Medical Bodywork or tui na is used alone or in conjunction with other therapies.  It is used not just to align the body and relieve pain, but also to harmonize and balance the bodies stagnant qi by using many different techniques from light touch to gentle traction.  It is an effective therapy for many illnesses, disease, chronic and acute pain and it is useful for pediatric health issues.

Tui Na

Qigong is a static or moving meditation, which is regularly practiced in eastern countries.  It is believed that regular practice of Qigong helps to cleanse the body of toxins, restore energy, reduce stress and anxiety, and help individuals maintain a healthy and active lifestyle.  Oriental medicine practitioners may prescribe easy qi gong exercises in conjunction with acupuncture or any of the healing modalities.

Qigong