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.
Our Services
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.​
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
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Cupping Therapy
Gua Sha
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.
Scalp & hair-growth support
Red light improves scalp and follicle health, helping to prevent hair loss and encourage regrowth.
Acute & chronic pain
Neck, back & shoulder pain
Inflammation & swelling
Muscle tension & joint stiffness
Tendonitis & repetitive strain injuries
Post-injury recovery
Nervous system regulation
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Laser Therapy
Our Laser Therapy service uses advanced low-level laser technology by Erchonia, a global leader in non-invasive medical lasers. This FDA-cleared laser therapy works by stimulating cellular activity and improving circulation, helping the body reduce inflammation, relieve pain, and accelerate natural healing processes. Treatments are gentle, painless, and relaxing, making laser therapy an effective option for a wide range of conditions including musculoskeletal pain, inflammation, injury recovery, and chronic discomfort. Laser therapy can be received on its own or combined with acupuncture to enhance therapeutic results and support the body’s overall healing response.
What can Laser Therapy help with?
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.
