The strategic insertion of needles at specific points on the body. Groups of needled points, (“point prescriptions”) are specifically tailored to a patient’s healing process and always change minimally or drastically from treatment to treatment. Point prescriptions may be altered based on factors such as environment, constitution, and presentation. Every body and mind is unique and each point prescription will work synergistically within that individual landscape. Acupuncture points, for the most part, align with the meridian system (also known as channel theory).

Moxa (or “ai ye”) is an herb from the Traditional Chinese Materia Medica. Though sometimes ingested internally, Moxa has incredible benefits when burned superficially over the skin through a barrier, other herbs, or on a needle. When used on certain acupoints, moxibustion can be used to manage pain, regulate menstruation, improve digestion, reduce scarring and bruising, and generally help circulation. There are many different techniques when using Moxibustion and how its administered will be different from patient to patient.

When cupping, sections of skin and muscle are suctioned up into a vacuum created by a glass cup. This improves blood flow, alleviates pain, breaks up scar tissue, and soften fascia. It is thought to bring toxins to the surface and often is used clinically for pain, spasms, digestive issues, chronic lung diseases, and coughs. On a cellular level, cupping therapy decreases the presence of inflammatory cytokines and increases healing. Cupping often leaves circular bruising from a couple of days to 2 weeks.

True to its literal translation, gua-sha is the scraping of the skin. It increases circulation and blood flow locally and systemically. In TCM, gua sha is often used for systemic issues with circulation, generalized stagnation, respiratory disorders or the common cold, musculoskeletal pain, bloating and dermatological disorders. Depending on the underlying disease, gua-sha can leave marks of tiny red or purple dots, also known as sha. This is normal and can last from a few days to a couple of weeks.on goes here

In accordance with channel theory, lancets are use to draw a small amount of blood at specific points on the body. Blood letting may be used for a variety of purposes including but not limited to pain relief, menstrual regulation, to promote healing, at the onset of acute fever and sore throat, and to release toxins.