The Ontake Channel

Ontake Warm Bamboo treatment (pronounced 0N-TA-KAY) is a Japanese moxibustion method  with two additional components: the application of pressure and rhythm. A short piece of bamboo is filled with moxa wool. When the moxa is ignited, the bamboo gets hot and can be applied to the skin. 

The bamboo can be held, tapped, pressed or rolled rhythmically on the skin. Additionally, with the use of a metronome, these techniques can be applied at specific frequencies of beats per minute. The treatment can be used as a branch treatment to augment acupuncture root treatment or as a non-pattern based root treatment in its own right. 

The rhythmic application of heat has proved extremely relaxing and can be used for stress relief, to soften tight muscles, relieve pain and improve the movement and function of ki and blood. 

Developed by British acupuncturist Oran Kivity, The Ontake Channel is dedicated to the development of this amazing Japanese moxibustion tool.