Our Services
At Moshen Center, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is at the heart of everything we do. With over 25 years of experience, we combine ancient wisdom with modern understanding to help you achieve optimal health and wellness. Our gentle, personalized approach addresses both daily concerns and chronic conditions, supporting your body's natural ability to heal.
Treatment Modalities
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is an ancient healing art that has been practiced for over 3,000 years, originating in China as part of Traditional Chinese Medicine. This time-tested therapy involves the precise insertion of ultra-thin, sterile needles into specific points along the body's energy pathways, called meridians.
How does it work?
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine theory, your body contains a vital life force called "Qi" (pronounced "chee") that flows through twelve main energy channels or meridians. When this flow becomes blocked or imbalanced due to stress, injury, illness, or lifestyle factors, symptoms and disease can occur. Acupuncture works by stimulating specific points along these meridians to restore the smooth, balanced flow of Qi, allowing your body's natural healing mechanisms to function optimally.
Why is it effective?
Modern research has shown that acupuncture stimulates the release of endorphins (your body's natural painkillers), improves circulation, reduces inflammation, and helps regulate the nervous system. It encourages your body to heal itself naturally, rather than simply masking symptoms. This holistic approach addresses not just your immediate concerns but also supports your overall health and wellbeing.
Non-invasive alternatives
(Pediatrics)
We understand that children and some adults may feel anxious about needles, which is why we offer highly effective, needle-free alternatives that are particularly powerful for pediatric patients. These gentle techniques often work even more effectively in children than traditional needling because children's energy systems are more responsive and adaptable.
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Shonishin (Japanese pediatric acupuncture) - This specialized 300-year-old technique uses carefully crafted metal tools with rounded edges to gently stimulate acupuncture points without ever piercing the skin. The practitioner uses light tapping, stroking, and pressing motions with these tools to activate the body's healing response. Shonishin is incredibly effective for children because it works with their naturally sensitive energy systems while keeping them completely comfortable and relaxed.
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Laser therapy - We use precise, painless cold laser light to stimulate acupuncture points with the same therapeutic effect as needles. The laser feels like a warm, gentle touch and children often find it fascinating to watch the light.
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Electro-stimulation - Mild, comfortable electrical stimulation is applied to acupuncture points using specialized devices. This feels like a gentle tingling sensation and is completely painless.
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Pediatric massage and micro-stimulation - We use various gentle tools and techniques specifically designed for children's sensitive systems.
These needle-free approaches are not "second-best" alternatives - they are powerful, time-tested treatments that can be equally or more effective than traditional acupuncture, especially in children whose energy systems respond beautifully to gentle stimulation.
Manual Therapies
Manual therapies have been integral to Traditional Chinese Medicine for thousands of years, representing a hands-on approach to healing that complements acupuncture and herbal medicine. These time-honored techniques work by stimulating circulation, releasing tension, and promoting the smooth flow of Qi and blood throughout your body.
Massage & Tui Na
(pronounced "twee-nah") is a sophisticated form of Chinese therapeutic massage that dates back over 2,000 years. Unlike relaxation massage, Tui Na is a medical treatment that uses specific hand techniques, pressure points, and movements to address particular health concerns. Our practitioners use rolling, pressing, kneading, and stretching techniques along your body's meridian channels to release blockages, improve circulation, and restore balance.During a Tui Na session, you remain clothed while the practitioner applies rhythmic pressure and manipulation techniques to specific areas of concern. The treatment may focus on acupuncture points, muscle groups, or entire meridian pathways, depending on your individual needs. Many people find Tui Na both deeply relaxing and energizing, often experiencing immediate relief from pain and tension.
Cupping Therapy
Cupping is an ancient practice that uses suction to promote healing and has been used in various forms across many cultures for over 3,000 years. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, cupping is believed to move stagnant blood and Qi, reduce inflammation, and boost circulation to promote healing.During cupping treatment, special cups (traditionally made of glass, bamboo, or ceramic) are placed on your skin, and suction is created either through heat or mechanical pumps. The gentle suction draws your skin and superficial muscle tissue into the cup, increasing blood flow to the area and helping to release deeply held tension. The cups may be left in place for several minutes or moved along your skin in a gliding motion. While cupping may leave temporary circular marks that fade within a few days, the treatment itself is generally comfortable and deeply therapeutic.
Gua Sha
Gua Sha (pronounced "gwah-shah") is a traditional healing technique that involves gently scraping the skin with a smooth-edged tool to improve circulation and release muscle tension. This practice, which literally means "to scrape away fever," has been used for centuries to treat pain, inflammation, and various health conditions.During Gua Sha treatment, our practitioners apply oil to your skin and then use a smooth tool (traditionally made of jade, horn, or stainless steel) to gently scrape along your muscles and meridian pathways. This technique helps break up stagnation in the tissues, promotes blood flow, and releases toxins. Like cupping, Gua Sha may temporarily leave marks on the skin that fade quickly as circulation improves.​
Additional Specialized Manual Techniques​
Our practitioners may also incorporate other traditional manual therapies such as:
Moxibustion – A warming technique using dried mugwort (moxa) near acupuncture points to boost circulation, strengthen Yang energy, and support immunity. It’s especially helpful for fatigue, digestive issues, and “cold” patterns in Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Acupressure – Gentle finger pressure on acupuncture points, ideal for children, sensitive patients, or as a needle-free complement. It can provide quick relief for headaches, nausea, anxiety, and pain.
Qi Gong Massage – A meditative bodywork method combining gentle movements, breathwork, and energy balancing to release blockages and promote deep relaxation.
Trigger Point Therapy – Focused pressure on muscle knots to release chronic tension and provide relief from musculoskeletal pain.
Ear Acupuncture (Auriculotherapy) – Stimulating specific ear points that correspond to the whole body. Often used for stress, emotional balance, addiction support, and weight management.
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Why Manual Therapies Are Essential
These hands-on techniques work alongside acupuncture and herbal medicine to support full-body healing. They help release tension, improve circulation, reduce inflammation, and enhance your body’s natural ability to recover. Many patients experience faster, deeper, and longer-lasting results when manual therapies are combined with acupuncture
Celluma LED Light Therapy
Celluma devices use a combination of blue, red, and near-infrared light wavelengths in scientifically established protocols. These light levels are delivered in FDA-cleared devices with a patented flexible “shape-taking” design allowing the panels to conform closely to the treatment area for optimal coverage. CellumaHere are some of the key benefits:
Healthy Aging
Red and near-infrared wavelengths promote fibroblast activity, increasing the production of collagen and elastin to smooth fine lines and wrinkles.
Acne
Blue and red light are combined to reduce acne-bacteria activity, calm inflammation, and decrease redness and pimples.
Pain relief
Near-infrared light penetrates muscle and joint tissue to increase circulation, reduce inflammation, and ease discomfort.
Body contouring
Targeted red and near-infrared light may help trigger lipids to leak from fat cells so the body can metabolize them, aiding in slimming treated areas.
Scalp & hair-growth support
Red light improves scalp and follicle health, helping to prevent hair loss and encourage regrowth.
Chinese Herbal Medicine
​Chinese herbal medicine is one of the oldest continuously practiced medical systems in the world, with a documented history spanning over 4,000 years. This sophisticated healing art uses naturally occurring plants, minerals, and other substances to create powerful yet gentle therapeutic formulas that work in harmony with your body's natural processes.
The Art and Science of Herbal Formulation
Unlike Western medicine, which often uses single compounds to target specific symptoms, Chinese herbal medicine employs carefully balanced combinations of multiple herbs working synergistically together. Each formula is like a symphony, with individual herbs playing different roles - some herbs serve as the primary therapeutic agents (called "emperor" herbs), others enhance their effects ("minister" herbs), some guide the formula to specific parts of the body ("envoy" herbs), and others harmonize the entire formula ("assistant" herbs).
Your Personalized Treatment
Our practitioners create custom herbal prescriptions based on your unique constitution, current health concerns, and individual pattern of symptoms. During your consultation, we'll examine not just your primary complaint but also your energy levels, sleep patterns, digestion, emotional state, and other factors that reveal your body's underlying imbalances. This comprehensive assessment allows us to select herbs that address both your symptoms and their root causes.
How Herbs Are Prepared and Taken
At our clinic, all herbal formulas are prepared as concentrated water decoctions, following the most traditional and effective method of herbal preparation. Our herbs are cooked like traditional teas - with water and herbs simmered together in a pot - but the resulting liquid is then concentrated down to a potent extract. This means that instead of drinking large amounts of tea throughout the day, you only need to take one teaspoon of this concentrated formula twice daily.
All herbal formulas are professionally cooked by our trusted manufacturer using high-quality, tested ingredients, then mixed in-house by our practitioners to create tailored formulations specific to your individual needs. This ensures both safety and maximum therapeutic effectiveness.
About the Taste
We want to be honest with you - Chinese herbal formulas have a distinctly bitter and strong flavor that can be surprising if you're not expecting it. However, this bitter taste is not an unfortunate side effect but rather an important part of the healing process. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the bitter flavor has specific therapeutic properties that help clear heat, reduce inflammation, and support detoxification. Learning to tolerate and even appreciate this flavor is part of embracing the full healing potential of the herbs. Many patients find that they actually begin to crave their herbal formula as their body recognizes its healing benefits.
Why Herbal Medicine Works
Chinese herbs work by gently guiding your body back toward balance and optimal function. Rather than forcing dramatic changes, they support your natural healing processes, strengthen your constitution, and address imbalances before they manifest as serious illness. Many herbs have been studied extensively and shown to have anti-inflammatory, immune-supporting, digestive-enhancing, and stress-reducing properties that complement and enhance acupuncture treatment.
