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Moxibuxtion (Moxa) is performed with an herb called mugwort. It may be burned on the handle of the needle, used alone and held above the skin, or put on top of salt or ginger and placed over the skin. This "warms" acupuncture points and areas in order to quicken the healing process.

Cupping stimulates the flow of blood within the superficial muscle layers. It breaks up obstructions and creates an avenue for toxins to be released. It is used for sore muscles, neck pain, tension, deep tissue and myofascial release, soft tissue injuries, sports injuries, sprains, broken bones, paralysis, post stroke, and the common cold. Martha places a special glass over specific areas on your body, creating a vacuum under the cup with heat or suction. The glass may be moved over an affected area or left in place. Cupping could cause small, circular bruises where the cups were applied, which disappear within a few days.

In some cases, a small amount of blood letting (vein pricking) is done first, using a pricking needle, and then the cup is applied over the site. This technique is said to promote blood circulation, remove stasis, and alleviate swelling and pain.

Gua Sha is a technique of scraping the skin, in strokes, with a round-edged instrument. In western terms, the scraping draws out blood and metabolic waste that congests the surface tissues and muscles, promoting normal circulation and metabolic processes. Gua Sha is valuable in treating pain, as well as preventing and treating acute infectious illness, upper respiratory and digestive problems, and many acute or chronic disorders.

Tui Na, which means “pushing grasping,” is the name commonly used for Chinese Medical Massage. It is used to release muscle pain, tension, and inflammation and to heal injuries. One of Tui Na's advantages over simple massage is its ability to focus on specific problems, especially chronic pain associated with the muscles, joints, and skeletal system. It's especially effective for joint pain (such as arthritis), sciatica, muscle spasms, and pain in the back, neck, and shoulders. It also helps chronic conditions such as insomnia, constipation, headaches (including migraines), and stress-related tension.

Electro-acupuncture ( E-Stim) uses needles with a pulsating electrical current to cause a muscle or group of muscles to contract, which helps strengthen the affected muscle. The current setting can be changed to allow for a forceful or gentle muscle contraction. Along with increasing muscle strength, the muscle contraction also promotes blood supply to the area that assists in healing. There is virtually no current transmitted through the body, but there is enough local voltage stimulus to create a reaction at the point where the needle is inserted.

Chinese Herbs, Teas, and Formulas drawn from a pharmacopeia of thousands of herbs for specific conditions. Chinese herbal medicine can be used to expedite the healing process, as well as strengthen, support and tonify the body. These formulas have the capacity to address the underlying root cause of various medical conditions, whether acute or chronic. When prescribed and used correctly, Chinese herbal formulas and teas rarely cause unwanted side effects. Chinese herbal medicine is a safe, effective and drug free way to become and stay healthy, naturally.