How I Incorporate Moxa Into My Reflexology Treatments

If you’ve never heard of moxa before, it’s a traditional therapy that uses gentle heat from a dried herb called mugwort. When burned safely near specific points on the body, it creates a soft, penetrating warmth that helps improve circulation, ease tension, and support the body’s natural healing processes.

It pairs great with reflexology — and here’s how I use it in my treatments.

🌼 What Is Moxa?

Moxa (or moxibustion) has been used for centuries in East Asian medicine. The heat it produces isn’t harsh or uncomfortable — it’s a soothing, deep warmth that many clients describe as “instantly relaxing”.

🌿 Why I Use Moxa in Reflexology

Reflexology works by stimulating specific points on the feet to support different organs, systems, and energy pathways in the body.When we add moxa, we enhance the effect by:

• Improving circulation to targeted areas

• Encouraging warmth and flow where the body feels sluggish or cold

• Supporting fertility and menstrual health

• Relaxing the nervous system

• Easing pain and tension in deeper layers of tissue

• Boosting digestive or immune function, depending on the reflex points used

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For clients struggling with fertility, hormone imbalance, period problems, or stress, moxa often gives that extra layer of support.

🔥 How I Incorporate Moxa Into a Session

I use smokeless moxa sticks designed for safe, controlled heat. Here’s what you can expect during a treatment:

1. We identify the areas that need support

   This might be digestive, reproductive, hormonal, or stress-related.

2. I hold the warmed moxa over specific reflex points

   The heat never touches the skin — I hold it a comfortable distance above the feet so the warmth gently sinks in.

3. You feel a relaxing, comforting heat

   Most clients say they feel the tension melt almost instantly.

4. I move between reflexology and moxa

   The two therapies blend together naturally, creating a deeper level of relaxation and energetic support.

5. We finish with grounding pressure and a calming routine

   So you leave feeling warm, balanced, and centred.

   
   

💛 Who Benefits Most From Moxa + Reflexology?

This combination can be especially helpful if you’re experiencing:

• Fertility challenges

• PMS, painful periods, or irregular cycles

• Cold feet or poor circulation

• Digestive sluggishness

• Fatigue, low energy, or burnout

• Stress, anxiety, or overwhelm

• Pregnancy-related discomfort (used selectively and safely)

  
  

🌙 A Gentle Addition With Powerful Benefits

Moxa is a simple, safe, and deeply supportive addition to reflexology. It encourages warmth, flow, and balance in the body, making your session even more effective and comforting.

If you’re curious about trying moxa with your next treatment, just let me know — I love introducing clients to this gentle, nurturing therapy.