Moxa: The Smell of Health

Moxa: The Smell of Health

Walk into AcuMedGroup Wellness Center and you’ll notice a distinct smell. Whether you like it or not, it’s an essential part of our acupuncture and cupping therapies. The pungent scent comes from moxibustion — the burning of moxa, or mugwort. It’s an herb that...
What the Cup?

What the Cup?

Cupping therapy is an ancient technique developed by Chinese and Greek healers thousands of years ago. It’s a treatment in which 5 to 10 glass cups adhere to the skin over areas of the body experiencing pain or on acupuncture points. Dr. Rusnak uses the classic “ fire...