Moxa treatment

Treatment with Moxa (moxibustion) is a traditional Chinese technique of treatment with heat.

It is usually combined with the classic Swedish massage but it can be integrated in treatments with suction cups (cupping), Deep Tissue & Shiatsu. This technique uses the plant “Artemisia Vulgaris” as a main source of heat through burning it, activating specific acupuncture points  (accupoints) and areas on the body for therapeutic reasons. Through the heat hyperemia is created,  the skin pores open , and the heat with the smoke penetrate deeply into the tissues casting away cold and moisture. Moxa can be used in many cases because it tones the immune system , releases the energy and generally helps in the prevention of good health. 

Beneficial properties of the Moxa treatment:

• It benefits the muscle and articular pains.
• It relaxes and rests the body.
• It removes toxins while the body calms from the accumulated stress.
• It helps in having a good sleep.
• Better blood circulation.
• Dilation of the vessels and better oxygenation of them.
• It reinforces the energy (Qi) and the good lymphatic circulation.
• It offers a feeling of elation through heat.

To whom does it address?

To men and women regardless of their age for relaxation, well-being, relief and balance in the spirit, the body and the soul.

Ηow long does the application last?

30 minutes.

Does Moxa treatment hurt?

Except for an initial feeling of burn, the treatment is completely harmless and causes the receiver a sense of comfort as well as warmth. 

Frequency of massage

Once a week. It can be performed during all the seasons of the year.