Ancient Healing, Modern Evidence
The Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion at Longhua Hospital — affiliated with Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine — is one of China's most respected and research-active acupuncture centers, offering the full spectrum of acupuncture, moxibustion, and related TCM physical therapies for a wide range of conditions. Combining classical acupuncture traditions with modern neurophysiological understanding and rigorous clinical research, the department delivers evidence-based acupuncture care that is recognized both nationally and internationally.
For international patients seeking authentic, high-quality acupuncture treatment in Shanghai — whether for pain management, neurological rehabilitation, functional disorders, or general health optimization — Longhua Hospital's acupuncture department represents one of the most credible and clinically sophisticated options available. China Medical Concierge Shanghai (CMCS) can coordinate access to the department's specialist services, including priority scheduling, translation, and on-site support.
About the Department
Longhua Hospital's acupuncture and moxibustion department is a national key TCM clinical specialty and one of the busiest acupuncture centers in Shanghai, treating thousands of patients annually. The department is staffed by senior acupuncturists with decades of clinical experience, many of whom hold academic appointments at Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and are active contributors to national and international acupuncture research.
The department operates dedicated treatment rooms for individual acupuncture sessions, a group moxibustion therapy area, an electroacupuncture unit, and a specialized neurological acupuncture service. It works in close collaboration with all clinical departments at Longhua Hospital, providing acupuncture support for inpatients and outpatients across oncology, neurology, orthopedics, rehabilitation, and internal medicine.
Faculty members are active contributors to national and international acupuncture guidelines and clinical research, with publications in leading journals including JAMA Internal Medicine, BMJ, Annals of Internal Medicine, Pain, and Acupuncture in Medicine.
Conditions Treated
Pain Conditions
- Chronic Low Back Pain — One of the most evidence-supported applications of acupuncture; multiple high-quality RCTs and systematic reviews demonstrate significant pain reduction and functional improvement
- Neck Pain & Cervical Spondylosis — Acupuncture for cervicogenic pain, radiculopathy, and cervical muscle tension
- Osteoarthritis (Knee, Hip, Shoulder) — Acupuncture with robust clinical evidence for pain reduction and functional improvement in knee osteoarthritis
- Fibromyalgia — Acupuncture and electroacupuncture for widespread pain, fatigue, and sleep disturbance
- Headache & Migraine — Acupuncture for migraine prevention with efficacy comparable to prophylactic medications; tension-type headache management
- Shoulder Pain & Frozen Shoulder — Acupuncture and warm needling for adhesive capsulitis and rotator cuff conditions
- Tennis Elbow & Tendinopathies — Acupuncture and dry needling for lateral epicondylitis, Achilles tendinopathy, and plantar fasciitis
- Post-Operative Pain — Acupuncture for post-surgical pain management, reducing opioid requirements
- Cancer Pain — Acupuncture as adjunctive pain management in oncology patients
Neurological Conditions
- Post-Stroke Rehabilitation — Scalp acupuncture and body acupuncture for motor recovery, spasticity, and functional rehabilitation
- Bell's Palsy — Acupuncture with strong clinical evidence for accelerating facial nerve recovery
- Peripheral Neuropathy — Electroacupuncture for diabetic and chemotherapy-induced neuropathy
- Parkinson's Disease — Acupuncture for tremor, rigidity, and non-motor symptoms
- Vertigo & Dizziness — Acupuncture for BPPV, vestibular neuritis, and Meniere's disease
- Insomnia — Acupuncture with strong evidence for sleep quality improvement without dependence risk
Women's Health
- Dysmenorrhea (Painful Periods) — Acupuncture with clinical evidence for pain reduction comparable to NSAIDs
- Menstrual Irregularity & PCOS — Acupuncture for menstrual cycle regulation and ovulation induction
- Menopausal Symptoms — Acupuncture for hot flashes, night sweats, and mood disturbance; evidence-based alternative to hormone replacement therapy
- Fertility Support — Acupuncture as adjunctive therapy during IVF and natural conception attempts
- Pregnancy-Related Conditions — Morning sickness, pelvic girdle pain, and breech presentation (moxibustion)
Digestive & Internal Medicine
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) — Acupuncture with robust clinical evidence for symptom improvement
- Functional Dyspepsia — Acupuncture for gastric motility improvement and symptom relief
- Chronic Constipation — Electroacupuncture for slow-transit constipation with clinical trial evidence
- Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea & Vomiting — PC6 acupuncture with the strongest evidence base of any acupuncture indication
Mental Health & Wellbeing
- Anxiety & Depression — Acupuncture as adjunctive therapy for mild-to-moderate anxiety and depression
- Stress & Burnout — Acupuncture and moxibustion for stress reduction and autonomic nervous system regulation
- Chronic Fatigue — TCM qi-tonifying acupuncture protocols for fatigue syndromes including post-COVID fatigue
Acupuncture Techniques Offered
Needling Techniques
- Traditional Body Acupuncture — Classical point selection based on TCM pattern diagnosis and channel theory
- Electroacupuncture (EA) — Electrical stimulation through acupuncture needles for enhanced analgesic and neurological effects
- Scalp Acupuncture (头针) — Specialized technique targeting cortical representation areas for neurological rehabilitation
- Ear Acupuncture (Auriculotherapy) — Auricular point stimulation for pain, addiction, anxiety, and weight management
- Warm Needling (温针) — Acupuncture combined with moxa on the needle handle for cold-pattern conditions
- Fire Needling (火针) — Rapid insertion of heated needles for chronic musculoskeletal conditions and skin disorders
- Intradermal Needling — Retained micro-needles for continuous stimulation between sessions
Moxibustion Techniques
- Direct Moxibustion — Moxa cone applied directly to acupoints for deep warming effects
- Indirect Moxibustion — Moxa stick or cone applied over ginger, salt, or garlic for specific therapeutic effects
- Moxa Box Therapy — Large-area moxibustion for abdominal, lumbar, and joint conditions
- Acupoint Application Therapy (三伏贴敷) — Seasonal herbal plaster application for respiratory and immune conditions
Related TCM Physical Therapies
- Cupping Therapy (拔罐) — Suction cups for muscle tension, pain, and respiratory conditions
- Gua Sha (刮痧) — Scraping therapy for muscle pain, stiffness, and fever
- Tuina (推拿) — TCM therapeutic massage for musculoskeletal and internal medicine conditions
- Bloodletting Therapy — Controlled micro-bloodletting at specific points for heat conditions and local stasis
The Evidence Base for Acupuncture
Acupuncture is one of the most extensively researched complementary medicine interventions, with thousands of clinical trials and dozens of systematic reviews evaluating its efficacy. The strongest evidence supports acupuncture for:
- Chronic low back pain — recommended by multiple international clinical guidelines including NICE (UK) and ACP (USA)
- Migraine prevention — Cochrane review demonstrates efficacy comparable to prophylactic medications
- Knee osteoarthritis — multiple high-quality RCTs demonstrate significant pain and function improvement
- Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting — PC6 acupuncture recommended in oncology supportive care guidelines
- Bell's palsy — clinical trials demonstrate faster and more complete recovery
- Chronic neck pain — systematic reviews support short and medium-term benefit
- Insomnia — meta-analyses demonstrate significant sleep quality improvement
Longhua Hospital's acupuncture team is committed to evidence-based practice, using validated acupuncture protocols from clinical research while adapting treatment to each patient's individual TCM pattern and clinical presentation.
Why International Patients Choose Longhua Acupuncture
- Clinical Expertise — Senior acupuncturists with decades of experience and academic appointments at Shanghai University of TCM
- Evidence-Based Practice — Protocols grounded in clinical research, not tradition alone
- Full Technique Range — Comprehensive range of needling, moxibustion, and related therapies under one roof
- Specialized Neurological Acupuncture — Scalp acupuncture and electroacupuncture for stroke rehabilitation and neurological conditions
- Integrated Clinical Context — Acupuncture delivered within a full hospital setting with access to all diagnostic and clinical services
- Cost-Effectiveness — World-class acupuncture care at significantly lower cost than equivalent services in Western countries
The CMCS Patient Journey
- Initial Inquiry — Share your health history, current conditions, prior acupuncture experience, and treatment goals with CMCS.
- Medical Record Preparation — We translate and organize relevant medical records for specialist review.
- Specialist Matching — We identify the most appropriate acupuncturist based on your condition — pain, neurology, women's health, or internal medicine.
- Priority Scheduling — We secure an initial consultation and treatment sessions with minimal waiting time.
- Travel & Logistics — Assistance with visa invitation letters, accommodation near Longhua Hospital, and Shanghai airport transfers.
- On-Site Concierge — Bilingual coordinators accompany you throughout your hospital visits, managing registration, translation, and communication.
- Treatment Program Coordination — Full coordination of your acupuncture treatment course, including scheduling of multiple sessions during your stay.
- Post-Treatment Follow-Up — Treatment summary translation and remote follow-up coordination after you return home.
Book a Consultation
If you are seeking expert acupuncture and moxibustion treatment in Shanghai — whether for pain management, neurological rehabilitation, women's health, digestive conditions, or general wellbeing — CMCS can arrange access to Longhua Hospital's acupuncture and moxibustion department.
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