Moxibustion is the application of direct heat to specific points on the body by using a therapeutic Chinese herb (moxa). When it is ground, dried and burned it produces a very warm and energising effect. Moxibustion can be applied in one of three ways:
- Placing a small roll of moxa placed on the handle of a needle already inserted into a point
- Moving a 'cigar-shaped' stick of moxa over a number of acupuncture points
- Placing small cones of moxa onto an acupuncture point and letting it burn down slowly until the patient feels the warmth - at which point it is removed
These three methods enable heat to transfer into the body and ease pain without causing any harm to the skin.

Cupping involves glass cups being applied directly to specific areas of the body using a vacuum. These are particularly useful for reducing pain and fevers by stimulating blood flow. Although the process is not painful at all it may leave a temporary redness on the skin which is a normal side-effect of this treatment. Sometimes the cup is moved over an oiled area of the body and creates a similar effect to that of a massage.

Tui Na is a Chinese therapeutic massage that is used to relieve muscle tension in the treatment of musculo-skeletal conditions by stimulating acupuncture points along the channels or meridians. It is generally used alongside acupuncture, either before or after needling the points. It does not require the use of oils and can be carried out through light clothing.

Electro-acupuncture is the application of a very small low frequency current between two or more needles once they have been inserted. It is generally used to increase blood flow and to relax muscle tissue in the treatment of musculo-skeletal conditions.