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Gua sha is a time‑honored healing technique used throughout East Asian medicine to improve circulation, release stagnation, and support the body’s natural healing processes. At The Center for the Healing Arts, this therapy is offered as a gentle, effective way to ease tension, reduce inflammation, and restore balance. Sometimes referred to as “scraping,” “coining,” or “spooning,” gua sha involves using a smooth‑edged tool to apply rhythmic, unidirectional strokes across lubri

Moxibustion is one of the oldest healing techniques in East Asian medicine, used for thousands of years to warm the body, strengthen circulation, and support the smooth flow of qi (chi). At The Center for the Healing Arts, this gentle heat therapy is often paired with acupuncture to enhance relaxation, improve energy flow, and support overall wellness. The practice centers around moxa , a dried form of the herb mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris), known in Chinese medicine as ai ye

Fire cupping is one of the most recognizable and time‑honored therapies in East Asian medicine. Used for centuries across many cultures, cupping helps release tension, improve circulation, and support the body’s natural healing processes. At The Center for the Healing Arts, fire cupping is offered as a gentle, effective therapy for pain relief, stress reduction, and whole‑body balance. This ancient technique was documented as early as the 4th century by the herbalist Ge Hong,

Acupuncture is one of the world’s oldest healing systems, with a history stretching back thousands of years. While variations of the practice appeared across Asia, the Far East, and even parts of Europe, the most complete and enduring development of acupuncture comes from Chinese medicine. For generations, it has been used to restore balance, support natural healing, and help people feel more grounded and well in their bodies. At its core, acupuncture regulates the flow of Qi