Acupuncture techniques
Electro-acupuncture is a fairly new technique within Acupuncture therapy. A pair of needles is connected to an Electro-acupuncture device. Then a light electric current flows from one needle to the other.
It is a safe method, however training and experience of the practitioner is required.
Ear acupuncture is the stimulation of specific points on the ear with very fine needles. It is a wonderful method to support body acupuncture, or to use it in conditions when body acupuncture is either limited or not possible. Alternatively or additionally ear seeds can be used.
Moxibustion is the burning of herbs over Acupuncture points and along acupuncture meridians. The so called 'Moxa' can be either in form of a 'Moxa' stick moved along the meridians by the practitioner, cones on top of an Acupuncture needle, or cones directly on the skin usually separated by a mediator.
'Moxa' has great effects through its outstanding warming and nourishing nature, and patients experience 'Moxa' as pleasant and relieving.
The practitioner needs experience and training to practice this technique safely.
Cupping therapy is the application of suction cups on the back, neck, chest, or thighs. It can either be used to clear 'excess' conditions or promote blood circulation and nourish Qi.
The application is safe, but may lead occasionally to light bruising in the area applied.
Patients often find this therapy and the benefits it has on their condition very enjoyable. Practitioners need training and experience to apply the therapy safely.
Gua Sha is a scrapping technique using a special Gua Sha massage device.