Moxibustion

Moxibustion is a Traditional Chinese Medicine technique that uses controlled heat to stimulate specific areas of the body. At Stellar Physical Medicine, moxibustion may be incorporated into an individualized treatment plan as part of a comprehensive approach to health and wellness.

Stellar's current services page refers to this treatment as Moxa and describes it as a heat treatment applied to specific areas of the body.

What May Moxibustion Be Used For?

Moxibustion may be considered as part of care for concerns involving:

  • Muscle tension

  • Musculoskeletal discomfort

  • Areas requiring therapeutic heat

  • General wellness

  • Individual Traditional Chinese Medicine patterns

Your practitioner will determine whether moxibustion is appropriate for your particular needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Moxibustion typically produces a gentle warming sensation. Your practitioner controls the application of heat throughout the treatment.

  • No. Acupuncture uses fine needles to stimulate specific points, while moxibustion uses controlled heat. The two techniques may be used together.

  • Yes. Moxibustion is commonly incorporated into Traditional Chinese Medicine treatment plans alongside acupuncture when appropriate.

  • Yes. Moxibustion is specifically a heat-based Traditional Chinese Medicine technique.

  • Not necessarily. Your practitioner will assess your health history and determine whether moxibustion is appropriate for you.