Cupping, Electroacupuncture, Moxa  and Chinese Herbal Medicine are adjunctive treatment modalities that work alongside acupuncture. Adjunctive treatments are only used when the acupuncturist deems it necessary.

Cupping is the use of glass cups and fire suction or plastic cups and vacuum suction to bring blood flow to the surface. It is useful for many conditions with muscle pain. There is a risk of bruising after the treatment, which usually lasts 2-3 days. It should not be used with bleeding disorders.

Electroacupuncture entails conducting a current between two needles. It is useful for acute and chronic pain and neurological conditions.

Moxa is using the energy from burning the Chinese herb Ai Ye therapeutically. There are different methods of application of this technique. It helps to increase circulation and decrease pain. There is a small risk of burn with this therapy.Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sound like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest. If you read the words back and don’t hear your own voice in your head, that’s a good sign you still have more work to do.