Moxibustion

Our motto in Classical Chinese Medicine is MOXA FOR LIFE! 

You might have heard your acupuncturist mention Moxibustion or “Moxa” as a treatment option. At Chelsea Family Acupuncture, moxa is often combined into acupuncture treatments to improve outcomes, and make the treatment even more effective.  Moxibustion is defined as a form of heat therapy that involves burning the dried, crushed, aged leaves of Mugwort and leaving it on or very near the skin’s surface, thus promoting the flow of “qi” and eliminating certain pathogens in the body. continue reading »