Where heat
finds the block
and moves it.
Dried mugwort. Needle tip. Meridian heat. For chronic pain, fertility, and deep fascial work that ice and ibuprofen have never touched.
240+ patients referred by
acupuncturists & integrative physicians
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We Map
Your Pattern
Every body speaks a different dialect. Before mugwort meets skin, we read your tongue, feel the pulse at three positions on each wrist, and ask about the quality of your cold — is it achy or stabbing? Does warmth help? These are not idle questions.
The Mugwort
Ignites
Artemisia argyi — dried, pressed into a dense cone or rolled around a needle. When the ember blooms, it releases volatile oils and far-infrared heat that penetrates 2–4 centimeters beneath the skin. Not surface warmth. Deep warmth. The kind that moves.
The smoke carries moxa's secondary action — aromatic compounds absorbed transdermally, shifting local circulation before the heat has even reached its depth.
2–4 cm
Penetration depth
240°C
Ignition temp
15–40 min
Treatment duration
100+ oils
Active compounds
Warmth Finds
the Block
Each condition has its own point protocol — specific locations where heat can enter the meridian and begin moving what has been stuck. These are not random; they are mapped from two thousand years of clinical observation.
Chronic Pain
Lumbar, hip, and sacral pain that worsens in cold and damp. Moxibustion warms the Yang and disperses cold stagnation in the lower back meridians.
Primary Points
Fertility Support
Supports follicular development, luteal phase warmth, and uterine receptivity. Coordinated with basal temperature tracking.
Primary Points
Digestion & Immunity
Cold digestive patterns, chronic fatigue, and lowered immunity from Spleen Yang deficiency. Moxibustion rebuilds the digestive fire.
Primary Points
Fascial Release
Stubborn adhesions and trigger points that manual therapy can't fully release. Heat softens fascia and increases tissue extensibility.
Primary Points
Your Body
Responds
We don't promise outcomes. We document what we observe. These are real patients, real referral sources, real changes in tissue temperature, pain scores, and lab markers.
Before Treatment
After 6 Sessions
Renata M., 38
Luteal phase deficiency — 3 cycles of IVF prep
Outcome
Basal temp stabilized above 97.8°F in luteal phase after 6 sessions
6 sessions over 8 weeks
Referred by Dr. Chen, reproductive endocrinologist
Desmond O., 52
Chronic low back pain, 4-year duration, unresponsive to PT
Outcome
Pain score 8/10 → 2/10 after 8 sessions. Off NSAIDs for 5 months.
8 sessions over 10 weeks
Self-referred after acupuncture plateau
Yuki N., 29
IT band adhesion, marathon training disruption
Outcome
Full range of motion restored. Completed race 6 weeks post-treatment.
4 sessions over 3 weeks
Referred by sports acupuncturist
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First Burn
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The Moxa Readiness Guide walks you through what to expect in your first session — how to prepare, what the sensation is like, and how to know if moxibustion is right for your pattern.
Moxa Readiness Guide
Free PDF · 12 pages · Instant delivery
What to eat before your session · How moxibustion feels the first time · Questions to ask your practitioner · Contraindications to know
For Practitioners
Referring a patient for specialized moxa burn work? We coordinate directly with acupuncturists and integrative physicians. Co-treatment notes available on request.
referrals@moxastudio.com