Moxibustion Therapy is a procedure in which a rolled herbal ‘cigar’ of mugwort is lighted and held just above the acupuncture point until the skin becomes flushed. It warms and clears energy channels, removes pathogenic cold and dampness, and revives yang energy. Moxibustion is used to treat abdominal discomfort and other maladies due to pathogenic cold, such as ptosis of the internal organs and disorders due to stasis of the blood and Qi energy, such as rheumatism and neuralgia.

Cupping Therapy uses small jars or cups in which a vacuum is created by heat. The cup is then administered to the affected area of the body. Cupping therapy is used to regulate the flow of Qi energy and blood. Cupping therapy has been used with good results to treat colds, coughs, headaches, gastro-intestinal discomfort, indigestion, hypertension, rheumatism, and skin ulcers.

Meridian Transdermal Herbal Therapy is a combination therapy using herbs in conjunction with the Meridian System. Herbs are applied directly to the affected body area to optimize healing at the source of the problem. The Transdermal Herbal Therapy system uses electrical stimulation of acupuncture points along the meridian or energy pathway to distribute the healing properties of the herbs.

Massage Therapy in the Traditional Chinese Medicine employs the use of acupressure points along your body’s meridians. The therapist uses deep tissue massage and pressure along the points to release stress and tension. Afterwards, one tends to feel quite relaxed.

Herbal Medicines have been used with good effect for medicinal purposes in China for thousands of years. Traditional Chinese Medicine employs a vast empirical body of knowledge of herbs as well as an approach to the whole person in consideration of one’s constitution, age, circumstance, energy, elemental type, etc. Dr. Zhao often combines whole herbs in special preparations for the individual needs of clients. You can take the herbs home and brew a tea for a healing medicine drink or as otherwise prescribed. You will be informed about the properties of herbs and how they interact with foods, other herbs, and pharmaceuticals.