Cupping is an ancient healing method that draws up the skin, and is believed to open up the skin’s pores, which helps to stimulate the flow of blood and breaks up obstructions. In a typical cupping session, glass cups are warmed using a cotton ball or other flammable substance, which is soaked in alcohol, lit, then placed inside the cup. Burning a substance inside the cup removes all the oxygen, which creates a vacuum.

Moxibustion is the application of heat to a specific area or point on the body. Along with acupuncture needles, moxibustion has become an integral part of the oriental system of medicine. The term ‘moxibustion’ is derived from the Japanese ‘Moe Kusa,' meaning ‘burning herb.'