Fine needles are inserted into individual acupuncture points along Chinese medicine meridians throughout the body. The location of your needles will be chosen according to the treatment plan constructed for you. This can range generally from a small nipping sensation to none at all.

Traditional fire cupping is used to eliminate toxins from the body, smooth Qi, and break up stagnation. This Traditional Chinese Medicine technique is beneficial for those with muscle aches, pain, stiffness, inflammation and circulation issues.

Glass cups have the oxygen removed with a fire source and then placed on the skin. A suction occurs pulling the skins into the cup creating a drawing feeling.  

Moxibustion is the use of a traditional Chinese herb, Mugwort, that is grown, cultivated, dried and burned for its therapeutic smoke and oils. Its application warms the body, restores yang, and dissipates stagnation. 

 Moxibustion is applied in many ways, the most common being  Moxa cones which are placed on the end of the acupuncture needles or on slices of ginger or garlic. 

Gua sha is a technique that uses a tool made of jade or rose quartz which is applied to the skin to release fascia, increase blood flow and draw toxins. The reddened area is called Sha which are toxins, in the form of heat and inflammation, that are drawn up to the superficial layers of the skin. This redness dissipates quickly.