MOXIBUSTION
What INM can offer you
MOXIBUSTION SERVICES IN GREATER DANBURY
Moxibustion is a form of heat therapy in which the herb mugwort is burned on or near the points and channel to warm the area and increase circulation.* We serve patients throughout Greater Danbury including Brookfield, Ridgefield and New Milford.*
Dr. Kenneth Hoffman, DAOM, L.Ac.
Our Medical Director and Founder
Ken Hoffman is a Doctor of Acupuncture and a specialist in Natural Medical Care. In 1991, he began private training under the tutelage of a Taoist medical and qi gong master where he began learning the art of Chinese healing. This culminated in a sabbatical to Taiwan where he lived and studied Chinese healing arts in Chi Nan Temple.
He then completed a 4 year Chinese medical school program with an internship at St. John’s Riverside Hospital in Yonkers, NY. His post-graduate specialties included study with some the best doctors in functional medicine where he focused on the integration of western bio-medicine including blood chemistry analysis, endocrinology and the use of Medical Infrared Thermography.
He has performed more than 18,000 acupuncture treatments on over 7,000 patients since starting his practice which has now grown into the busiest clinic of its kind in the state of Connecticut.
What is Moxibustion?
As a form of heat therapy, Moxibustion involves burning “moxa” on or near the surface of your skin. The purpose of burning this type of dried plant material so close to the body is to warm the flow of QI in the body, to try and expel any negative influences.*
What Does a Typical Moxibustion Treatment Look Like?
During a Moxibustion treatment session, Moxa will be applied to specific acupuncture points or local areas on your body that you are experiencing pain or swelling. We will place heat shields on top of the acupuncture points, but we can also apply moxa to the skin without a shield for those who do not mind direct heat. The Moxa will then be lit, outed, and will begin to smolder. By letting the Moxa smolder, our practitioner will be able to apply the heat across the base and shield of the area we are treating. You will experience a warming sensation during the treatment sessions.*
What Can Be Treated With Moxibustion
Moxibustion can be used for a variety of different conditions. Some include:
- Arthritis
- Digestive Issues
- Ulcerative Colitis (Inflammation)
- Protection against the cold or flu
- Alongside Chemotherapy Treatments to mitigate nausea and vomiting
- Infertility
- Ulcerative
How Moxibustion Can Help You
As a technique of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Moxibustion is used for the purpose of strengthening the blood and stimulating your energy flow (QI). By applying moxa on the meridian points (or acupuncture points), we can help stimulate circulation and a better flow to of blood and Qi. Moxibustion is often used for general health, but other benefits can also be seen such as:
- Pain reduction
- Improved Digestion
- Stronger immune functions
Schedule a Consultation at Sophia
If you are seeking Moxbustion treatment in Greater Danbury, you can give us a call to schedule an initial consultation at our office in Brookfield.
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*The effectiveness of diagnosis and treatment vary by patient and condition. Sophia Natural Health Center does not guarantee certain results.