Services Offered at Hughes Natural Medicine
Acupressure and Acupuncture
Acupressure and acupuncture are the cornerstone of our practice at Hughes Natural Medicine. Our practitioners use their fingers, small metal tools, and fine, sterile needles to stimulate specific points on the body, helping to restore balance and promote healing. Stimulation of acupuncture points can be used to treat a wide range of conditions, including pain, stress, anxiety, and digestive disorders.
Cupping and Gua Sha
Cupping is a therapeutic technique that involves placing cups on the skin to create suction. Gua sha is a theraputic technique that involves scraping the skin to pull toxins and stagnation to the surface. These help to increase circulation, reduce inflammation, and promote balance and relaxation. They can be used to treat a variety of conditions, including muscle pain, respiratory issues, and anxiety.
Moxabustion
Moxabustion is a warming and nourishing Chinese medicine technique. It involves the burning of ground mugwort leaves in a stick near the skin's surface or in a cone on the skin's surface at specific acupuncture points. It can be used to increase circulation and help with a wide range of issues including pain, digestive issues, and temperature regulation.
Shonishin
Shonishin is an ancient Japanese technique used to to treat babies and children. It is a gentle practice that involves using small metal tools in light tapping and brushing movements on the skin. Shonishin is used to treat health issues including digestive issues, sleep issues, a general balance of developing systems, and much more.
Monthly Offerings
Mama & Baby Group
FIRST WEDNESDAY of each month 9am-11am
At the Westminster West Library
Mamas and Babies are welcome to come hang, chat, drink tea, and babies can receive shonishin treatments if desired. Donations welcome, but not required.