At Maple Leaf Acupuncture & Wellness, we offer a thoughtful range of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) therapies, including Acupuncture, Moxibustion and Cupping, designed to gently support your body’s natural ability to restore balance, encourage wellbeing and heal.
Acupunture
Our acupuncture treatments use single-use, sterile needles to gently stimulate specific points on the body, known as xuewei (穴位). In Traditional Chinese Medicine, these points are connected by internal pathways through which qi (气) flows. By stimulating these pathways, acupuncture may help restore balance, support the flow of energy, and promote your body’s natural well-being.
Moxibustion
Alongside acupuncture, we offer two moxibustion methods tailored to your individual diagnosis: traditional moxa jars and a modern moxibustion machine. Burning moxa sticks provide sustained warmth near the xuewei, helping to warm and tonify the qi, dispel cold and dampness from the body, and relieve pain and fatigue.
Cupping Therapy
During cupping therapy, special cups are applied to specific areas of the skin—usually the neck, shoulders, back, and legs, depending on your individual diagnosis—where qi and blood are believed to be stagnant. By creating a gentle vacuum, the cups lift the skin to encourage the flow of qi and blood while helping to relieve muscle pain and tension. After each session, temporary red or purple marks may appear and typically fade within 2–5 days.
