Moxibustion
Moxibustion, also known as moxa, is a traditional Chinese medicine technique that involves the burning of mugwort, or Ai Ye (Chinese pinyin name pronounced ‘eye-yay’), to facilitate healing. This spongy herb can be rolled up and placed on top of a needle (called needle top moxa, a type of indirect moxibustion), or it can be placed directly on the skin (direct moxibustion). There is also another form of indirect moxibustion where a moxa stick is used. The purpose of using moxibustion is to strengthen the blood, stimulate the flow of qi, and maintain general health.
In Chinese medicine moxibustion is used in conditions where there is cold or stagnation. The burning of moxa is said to warm the meridians/channels, therefore creating smooth flow of blood and qi. From a more scientific Western perspective, moxa can increase red and white blood cells, improve overall blood and lymph circulation and enhance the capacity to produce antibodies. The heat causes dilation of capillaries (small blood vessels) to increase the blood and lymph circulations in the whole body. This is why often patients feel warm, relaxed, and sleepy from the effects of moxa.
Rates
All body treatment services are priced at an hourly rate.
$100/Hour