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Gentle warmth at one point
Moxibustion warms a spot with dried mugwort, either as a small cone on a protective base, or as a stick held a little above the skin. It is added to a visit only when you ask for it, and it can be done without any needle. There is a mild smell, like dried herbs, and we open a window.
What to expect
Who usually comes
People who like heat, who feel the cold in their hands, feet or low back, or who want a visit with no needles at all.
A visit, in order
Added to a regular visit, usually about 10 minutes.
We ask whether smoke or smell bothers you
We warm one point at a time
You say when it is warm enough
We remove the cone or stick and check the skin
What you may feel afterward
Warmth that lingers, and sometimes a light pink spot where the heat was. We stop if the heat gets sharper than you want.
Tell us first
Tell us about asthma, a sensitivity to smoke or smells, numb skin, diabetes, pregnancy, or if you are on blood thinners. We use a stick instead of a cone, or skip it.
Asthma or smoke sensitivity
Numb or thin skin
Diabetes
Pregnancy
How many visits
Moxibustion is a part of a visit, not a course of its own. We add it when it helps you relax, and leave it out when it does not.
What it does not do
This does not replace your doctor or your medicines. Never stop or change a medicine on your own; talk to the person who prescribed it. Call 911 for chest pain, trouble breathing, sudden weakness or numbness, or the worst headache of your life.
Ready to try a visit?
Fees are explained on one page, with the estimate in writing before you come in.