This technique uses glass, silicone and plastic pneumatic pump cups to create suction on the skin, so that the muscle layer is drawn into the cup. Cupping helps to relieve muscle aches and pains by improving the microcirculation of blood and Qi. It can also be used to relieve fascial tension, treat cellulite anywhere on the body, improve skin tone during cosmetic acupuncture and resolve chest congestion.

Gua sha is performed by stimulating circulation in the muscle layer via a slight surface abrasion with a dulled object like a ceramic spoon, rounded piece of jade or other smooth edged object. This technique helps release pathogens from the body and relieve muscle tension via fascial release techniques.

In this type of treatment the dried herb Ai Ye, also known as mugwort, is used strengthen blood, stimulate qi flow and warm different areas of the body. Ai Ye can be applied in different forms such as indirect moxa sticks used over regions, loose moxa formed in to cones and placed on ginger, garlic or salt, stick on moxa placed directly on points or rolled balls of moxa directly on the end of needles.

Sound has been used by various cultures for thousands of years for healing. In this treatment solfeggio tones, singing bowls, tuning forks, koshi chimes and ting sha’s are used to harmonize and rebalance the chakras. Different frequencies soothe and relax the mind and entrain brain waves to shift from the beta state of awake consciousness towards the relaxed, meditative and healing states of alpha, theta and delta levels..

Various types of crystals with different properties are placed on different parts of the body to promote an overall sensation of well being via something known as piezoelectric forces. Crystals are thought to be a conduit for healing by allowing energy to flow through them- bringing positive energy in and leaching negative energy out.