Moxibustion (Moxa) Therapy in Melbourne

Smokeless Moxibustion Therapy for Warmth, Circulation and Balance

At JG Alternative Healthcare, Jesse offers a modern, smokeless form of moxibustion. A traditional Chinese Medicine technique that uses heat to gently support the body’s energy systems. Moxibustion, often called moxa, involves the application of therapeutic warmth to specific acupuncture points or areas of the body.
Traditional moxa, is made from dried mugwort leaves, produces a lot of smoke and a strong odor when burned.
Jesse uses smokeless moxa, a form of moxibustion that undergoes a carbonisation process that reduces the smoke and smell, making it more suitable for indoor use, poorly ventilated areas and for individuals sensitive to smoke. 

What Does Moxa Feel Like?

Most people describe the sensation as soothing, penetrating warmth that helps them feel calm and grounded. Unlike direct heat therapies, the aim isn’t to “blast” the area but to deliver a slow, steady nourishing warmth, encouraging movement, relaxation, and tissue responsiveness.

The warmth is always monitored and adjusted to your comfort. You should never feel burned or overheated. Jesse checks in continuously and adapts placement, timing, and intensity to your body’s feedback.

When Might Moxa Be Used?

Jesse may include moxibustion when clients present with patterns of:

• Cold hands and feet
• Digestive sluggishness or bloating
• Menstrual discomfort with a cold or heavy sensation
• Fatigue, burnout, or exhaustion
• Muscle tension that doesn’t respond well to manual pressure
• Post-viral fatigue or low resilience (informed by Chinese Medicine principles)

Moxa is often used in combination with acupuncture, cupping, gua sha, or Chinese herbal support, depending on what your body is showing on the day.

Why Use Smokeless Moxa?

• No smoke or strong smell — ideal for sensitive lungs or shared clinic settings
• Clean, modern delivery — with the same traditional warming effect
• More comfortable experience for clients new to Chinese Medicine
• Precise application to specific points without excess heat

It allows Jesse to honour tradition while maintaining a calm, low-irritant treatment space, especially important for clients with asthma, migraines, or allergies.

Clinic Details

All TCM treatments are provided by a registered practitioner, and private health rebates are available through HICAPS for eligible clients.

Moxibustion FAQ’s