Chinese herbs have been used safely for centuries. Infrequently, one may experience digestive upset or other reactions to herbs. If I experience any discomforts related to the use of herbs, I understand that I should stop the herbs and that I am responsible for informing the SageStone Blue of my symptoms. Some herbs may be inappropriate during pregnancy and breastfeeding., or alongside certain medications. I accept full responsibility to inform the SageStone Blue of a suspected or confirmed pregnancy, if I am a nursing mother, inform of All medications I am currently taking, or if my medications change. The Chinese pharmacopeia includes several animal-derived substances which have no herbal substitutes. While this clinic takes all measures possible to ensure that our herbs and supplements come from non-endangered, toxin-free & ethically harvested sources, we appreciate that some individuals prefer not to ingest animal-based substances.

Acupuncture is the use of filiform sterile needles that are inserted in predetermine hollow spaces within the body. The penetration of the needle rarely has a detection of pain. Once the needle is inserted the practitioner may stimulate the needle to up the Qi that may give the patient a dull ache or tingly sensation.
Cupping technique has been highly used amongst very active people experiencing muscles soreness or tightness in particular muscle areas. Also known to relieve back and neck pains, high blood pressure, stiff muscles, anxiety, fatigue, migraines, rheumatism, and even cellulite. The suction cups vacuum the skin into the cup, holding the capillaries hostage for a time period. The release of the suction usually leaves a circular mark on the skin that will dissolve within 7 days after the treatment..

Gua Sha. Its meaning loosely translates to ‘scraping, rubbing or pushing.’ Essentially, Gua Sha is just a tool-assisted type of massage. Gua sha produces transitory therapeutic petechiae(capillaries appearing as red spots on the skin) that represent excess amounts of blood in the subcutaneous area where scrapped. The petechia's appearance will dissolve within 7 days after the treatment. When your body experiences inflammation or stagnant of Qi Gua Sha can help improve circulation and promote healing.

Tui Nai massages the muscles and tendons with the hand as a tool and a technique of acupressure. It is applied directly to the body to affect the flow of qi at different point locations of the body that would normally receive needles during an acupuncture treatment. Facilitating the healing process removes the blockages and keeps the energy moving through the meridians as well as the muscles. The treatment can be applied for member that are not able to remove their clothing for a treatment. Some special tools are used to assist the practitioner with acupressure.

Moxibustion - is a form of therapy that entails the burning of mugwort leaves that produces a significant amount of heat. The dried mugwort leaves morphed into spongy herb form that can be burnt loose or stacked into a stick.
Moxa enhances healing within the acupuncture meridian channels. It goals are to tonify the channel and the channel organ along with removing cold accumulation within the body. As such, the leaves are burnt close to the skin's surface using a stick to apply heat or direct moxa to the skin.‌