Alternative Therapies
Moxibustion
Moxibustion is one of the techniques used in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It is conducted by burning moxa, a cone or stick that made of ground mugwort and place it on top of an acupuncture point. The warm energy produced by moxa is then absorbed into our meridians and is carried around our bodies. It can dissipate the cold and dampness in our body, which are the root causes for many illnesses. It also boosts our Yang Qi (vital energy) and aids to restore the balance between Yin and Yang in our body, optimising our wellbeing.
Conditions that benefit from Moxibustion
- Menstrual cramps
- Irregular menstrual cycle
- Back pain
- Knee pain
- Neck and shoulder pain
- Cough
- Eczema
- Headache
- And a lot more
Hot Stone Therapy
Our hot stone therapy is a targeted treatment on your concerned area. Heated stone probe is used on your concerned area which improves blood circulation, remove toxins and allows more oxygen and nutrients travelling to that area. It is used together with a special herbal essence which contains extracts like comfrey, panax ginseng, morinda officinalis etc., that are widely known to aid musculoskeletal healing. It is an ideal treatment for stiff joints and achy muscles.
Cupping
Have you noticed more and more athletes have small purple marks on their neck and back? Those are cupping marks. Cupping is a TCM technique that involves suctioning our skin with small cups or probe. The suction force increases blood flow resulting an improvement in local anaerobic metabolism and stimulating the immune and lymphatic system to reduce inflammation and toxin like uric acid. It is especially effective in reducing muscle tenderness and inflammation. Bruise-like marks are caused after cupping due to suction force applied on skin. Colour of the marks indicates the severity in that area. Marks generally starts to fade after a few days.
Conditions that benefit from cupping
- Back pain
- Knee pain
- Frozen shoulder
- Headache
- Body shaping
