MOXIBUSTION

Moxibustion is a gentle technique of heat therapy where a blend of dried leaf Mugwort plant is formed into a stick. This is known as a ‘Moxa stick,’ and is burned near the surface of the skin at strategic acupuncture points, in order to warm and invigorate the flow of qi within the body to restore balance. It is traditionally used to stimulate and promote the circulation of blood to acupuncture points, nerves and  muscle tissue and is often used in areas of pain or muscle tension.

It creates a lovely warming sensation while increasing the flow of Qi within the body and is used to relieve pain, decrease inflammation and increase energy levels.

A lovely Moxibustion treatment that we offer to new mothers is called ‘Mother Warming’.  This treatment helps new Mums feel relaxed but also strengthened to deal with the exhaustion of becoming a parent and nourishing their newborn.