Time-honoured techniques, a thoroughly personalised approach

Acupuncture involves inserting fine needles, about 30 times thinner than a syringe needle, into specific points on the body. These points, located on meridians, regulate the flow of Qi (translated as “energy”) and blood. When stimulated, they reactivate the body’s natural regulatory mechanisms.

Modern research has shown that acupuncture acts on the autonomic nervous system, stimulates the release of endorphins and modulates inflammatory responses, explaining its pain-relieving effects and its regulatory effects on hormone levels.

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Tuina is a form of medical massage that uses specific manual techniques (pressure, kneading, friction) to act directly on the meridians and joints. Unlike a relaxation massage, every movement has a specific therapeutic purpose.

It is particularly effective at releasing deep muscle tension, improving joint mobility and treating localised chronic pain. It is often combined with acupuncture and/or cupping in the same session to enhance the effects.

Muscle spasms, neck stiffness, lower back pain, sports recovery

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Moxibustion involves burning a dried herb, mugwort (Artemisia), in the form of sticks or cones, close to the skin on targeted acupuncture points. The heat produced is gentle, penetrating and deeply relaxing.

It is particularly recommended for ‘cold’ energy profiles, fatigue, sensitivity to the cold, lack of vitality, and pain that worsens in the cold. In Chinese medicine, it strengthens Yang and dispels cold and dampness from the meridians.

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Cupping creates a suction effect on the skin that mobilises both the superficial and deep layers of tissue. This reversed pressure — unlike massage, which applies pressure — lifts the fascia, improves local microcirculation and releases deep-seated muscle tension.

They may leave temporary red or purplish marks on the skin (lasting 3 to 7 days), which are not bruises but evidence of subcutaneous blood mobilisation. These painless marks fade naturally.

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