
What is Moxibustion (Moxa) and What Can It Help With?
Moxibustion is a traditional Chinese medicine therapy that uses burning moxa, made from mugwort, on selected acupuncture points. At Luna Body + Mind, we use high-quality direct moxa based on your symptoms and Chinese medicine pattern. Moxa is incorporated into your acupuncture treatment when clinically appropriate.
Conditions Moxibustion Helps With
- Arthritis, Joint Pain & Stiffness
- Muscle Pain & Tension
- Cold Hands & Feet
- Pain That Feels Worse With Cold or Damp Weather
- Fatigue & Low Energy
- General Depletion & Weakness
- Neuropathy & Numbness
- Menstrual Cramps
- Post-Illness or Post-Surgical Weakness
Conditions that Respond Best to Moxa

Cold Conditions
For cold hands and feet, pain that worsens with cold weather, stiff joints, and other symptoms that improve with warmth.

Pain & Stiffness
Used for arthritis, muscle tension, joint pain, neuropathy, and areas that feel tight, achy, or difficult to warm.

Fatigue & Depletion
Used when someone feels run down, weak, depleted, or slow to recover after illness, surgery, stress, or prolonged fatigue.

Menstrual Cramps
Used for menstrual pain, especially when cramping is accompanied by a cold sensation, tightness, or poor circulation.

Is Moxibustion a Separate Service?
Moxibustion is incorporated into acupuncture treatment when clinically appropriate and is included at no additional charge.
You don’t need to decide before booking. We’ll determine whether moxibustion is appropriate based on your symptoms and Chinese medicine pattern.
