Cupping & Moxibustion in Chinese Medicine
Both Cupping and Moxibustion are time-honoured techniques used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to restore balance, ease pain, and support the smooth flow of Qi and blood throughout the body.
Cupping Therapy
Cupping uses glass or silicone cups to create gentle suction on the skin.
This increases blood flow, releases tight muscles, and clears areas of stagnation.
Benefits of cupping:
- Relieves muscle tension and pain
- Improves circulation and detoxification
- Reduces stress and fatigue
- Supports recovery from colds and congestion
Temporary round marks may appear after treatment — these are not bruises, but signs that stagnation is being released. They usually fade within a few days.
You’ll leave feeling lighter, looser, and deeply relaxed.
Moxibustion Therapy
Moxibustion (or moxa therapy) uses the warmth of the mugwort herb (Ai Ye) to gently heat acupuncture points. This comforting warmth helps move Qi, strengthen Yang energy, and expel cold from the body.
Benefits of moxibustion:
- Warms and energises the body
- Relieves pain, stiffness, and menstrual cramps
- Supports digestion and immunity
- Promotes overall vitality and balance
The treatment feels pleasantly warm and deeply soothing, never hot or painful.
