Cupping & Bodywork
Applies localized suction to the skin with glass or plastic cups, drawing the superficial muscle layer into the cup. This suction helps open the skin’s pores, which stimulates the flow of qi energy and blood, breaks up accumulation and creates a place for toxins to be drawn out of the body. It is commonly used to treat pain, especially in the back, hip, and shoulder areas, increase ROM range of motion around joints, relieve stress/tension, treat respiratory symptoms and disorders, and release heat from the body.
GUA SHA THERAPY
Involves repeated pressured strokes over oiled skin with a smooth edge. Like cupping, it is commonly used to treat pain and tension, remove toxins via the lymphatic system, stimulate the respiratory system, and release heat from the body.
TUINA THERAPY
Is a combination of massage, acupressure and other forms of body manipulation to acupoints, meridians and groups of muscles or nerves to remove blockages that prevent the flow of qi. Herbal compresses, liniments, ointments and heat may be added to enhance the techniques.
MOXABUSTION THERAPY
Is the burning or application of the Chinese herb Ai Ye (Mugwort leaf) indirectly or directly on the surface of the skin, intending to warm, stimulate and strengthen the qi and blood via activating certain acupuncture points. It is commonly used to treat pain, inflammation, and swelling of body tissue and/or warm and energize the body.
INFRARED HEAT THERAPY
Infrared heat therapy warms the qi, blood and meridians, therefore increasing circulation, relaxing the body tissue, and decreasing pain.