Cupping Therapy



I use cupping therapy as a standalone treatment or in conjunction with acupuncture. It can be an alternative to acupuncture needle treatments if you prefer not to be treated with needles.


Cupping therapy has been used for centuries in different cultures. In Chinese medicine, congestion or stagnation in the blood vessels is one of the causes of pain. Cupping moves congestion in the blood caused by old injuries, acute injuries or other chronic accumulated patterns.




Cupping Therapy FAQ:
Frequently Asked Questions



  • How long do cups stay on for?

Depending on your body and condition, cups my stay on your skin for up to ten minutes. They either say in place, slide over muscles, or are remove and placed on another location of your body.


  • What does cupping feel like?

With cupping therapy, expect a slight pull, stretch and/or warm sensation when the cups are applied to the skin. Various pressures are use depending on the goal of your treatment. If the cups are used in a sliding manner up and down your skin, you will feel a stretching sensation, similar to a massage.


  • What are the side effects of cupping?

Cupping can cause reddening of the skin where applied, depending on the strength of the suction and the intensity of the condition. These marks will fade quicker if they are lighter in colour, and may take longer if darker in colour. Typically the reddening shows up stronger on the first treatment and gets lighter with subsequent treatments.



Moxibustion Heat Therapy



I love moxibustion! The heat of the body is important for moving fluids and raising our core temperature. I often use moxibustion for pain conditions, women's health and digestive disorders.


You may be treated with only moxibustion if you have difficulty tolerating acupuncture needle treatments and can also be prescribed for you as a home heat therapy.


Moxibustion treatment has been used for thousands of years in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Commonly called "moxa", it is an external heat applied alone or in conjunction with acupuncture. The heat penetrates warmth deeply into tissues of the body and can be used on certain acupuncture points depending on the treatment. This lovely gentle heat enhances the acupuncture and feels pleasant and relaxing.


Moxa uses the Chinese herb Artemisia Mugwort, a type of Chrysanthemum. The Artemisia leaf is dried, aged and process and is thermal and warming in nature. Medical historians report that moxibustion treatment pre-dates acupuncture, and the use of acupuncture needles came later as a supplement to moxa.



A natural approach to health.



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Moxibustion Heat Therapy FAQs:
Frequently Asked Questions



  • What are the different treatment methods of moxibustion?

Moxa can be directly applied on top of the skin, rolled up and placed on the acupuncture needle, or using a stick of moxa. A moxa stick is hovered over the desired area to warm it.


  • What does moxibustion feel like?

Moxibustion feels warm not only on the areas it is directed at, but other areas may feel a sensation of warmth. It can also be very relaxing like falling asleep in the sun.


  • Does moxibustion touch the skin directly?

Moxibustion does not touch the skin, it is an indirect treatment with the intention of warming the areas in and near where it is applied. In my practice I mostly use a moxa stick which is lit and hovered over the skin.


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Patricia Kowal Acupuncturist
Acupuncture and Classical Chinese Herbal Medicine
2 Cash Road, Eumundi, QLD 4562




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