Type
Acupuncture
Duration
1 hour
What's included
4 deliverables in this treatment
- Hara (abdominal) palpation and tongue/pulse diagnostic assessment
- Ultra-fine needle insertion (0.14 mm diameter, minimal depth) at targeted meridian points
- Moxibustion heat therapy — choice of Tonetskyu, Chinetskyu, or Ondan moxa technique
- Post-session discussion of findings and recommended follow-up frequency
Japanese acupuncture is a distinctive style that uses ultra-fine needles — just 0.14 mm in diameter, typically inserted to a depth of no more than 1 mm, often touching the skin surface only — making it exceptionally gentle and nearly painless compared to Traditional Chinese needling. Eva Hajská integrates moxibustion heat therapy with Japanese needling: dried moxa herb is burned near or on specific acupuncture points to add warming therapeutic energy. Three moxibustion techniques are offered — Tonetskyu (small moxa pieces on points), Chinetskyu (deeper thermal effect), and Ondan moxa (smokeless herbal-charcoal rolls that warm the inserted needle). This style is particularly suited to sensitive patients, those apprehensive about needling, and conditions rooted in cold or deficiency patterns in TCM diagnosis.
About this treatment
Japanese acupuncture evolved from the same theoretical foundations as Traditional Chinese Acupuncture — meridian theory, chi flow, yin-yang balance — but diverged centuries ago into a distinctly refined, minimalist practice. The signature characteristic is the use of extremely fine needles (commonly 0.14 mm in diameter, versus 0.20–0.30 mm in Chinese styles) inserted very superficially — often just 1 mm deep, sometimes pressing the skin without…
At Celostní medicína a Akupunktura Brno, Eva Hajská uses Japanese acupuncture in combination with moxibustion — the application of heat from burning moxa (dried Artemisia mugwort herb) to acupuncture points. Three forms are used depending on the patient's constitutional pattern and the therapeutic goal: Tonetskyu involves placing and burning small rice-grain-sized moxa pieces directly on skin over specific points, creating a mild warming stimulus;…
The diagnostic approach in Japanese style often emphasises abdominal (hara) palpation and subtle pressure sensitivity alongside tongue and pulse reading. Eva assesses the abdomen for areas of tension, softness, or reflexive tenderness that correspond to specific organ or meridian systems, guiding needle placement.
Good to know
- Needle diameter
- 0.14 mm (ultra-fine)
- Insertion depth
- Up to 1 mm (often surface-only)
- Moxibustion included
- Yes — 3 technique options
- Session length
- 60 minutes
Who is this for?
Needle-anxious patients, chronic pain, insomnia, stress, immune support, menstrual disorders, preventative health maintenance
Preparation required
Wear loose clothing. Have a light meal 1–2 hours before. Inform Eva of any skin sensitivities as moxibustion applies heat to skin.
About the clinic
Reviews, team and credentials
Independent review links and clinic-reported team information.
Clinical team
Eva Hajská is the sole practitioner at this practice. She completed a 4-year programme at the School of Natural Medicine Prague (2009–2013) covering TCM, acupuncture, iridology, reflexology, phytotherapy, and astropsychology, followed by a Western phytotherapy course (2011–2013) and postgraduate studies including clinical phytotherapy, ethics therapy, auriculotherapy, and dietetics (2013–2014). A further 3-year…
Languages: cs
What clients say
"{"author":"M.H.","text":"Chronic neck and shoulder pain that had plagued me for years, combined with digestive problems, disappeared after Eva's sessions. Both problems resolved — I'm genuinely grateful.","source":"celostni-medicina.com/reference"}"
"{"author":"A.V.","text":"A displaced cervical vertebra and knee arthritis — after Eva's treatment I was completely pain-free and had full mobility restored. The results exceeded what I thought possible.","source":"celostni-medicina.com/reference"}"
Treatment highlights
- Hara (abdominal) palpation and tongue/pulse diagnostic assessment
- Ultra-fine needle insertion (0.14 mm diameter, minimal depth) at targeted meridian points
+2 more items in What's included
900 Kč per initial consultation (60 min, includes first treatment). Follow-up sessions 800 Kč. Same social discounts apply as standard acupuncture. Not covered by Czech public health insurance.