Tuina Massage

Stress, tension, poor lifestyle habits and emotional dysregulation all contribute to stagnation. Stagnation can affect the quality of well-being on all levels including physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. 

Tuina is a style of massage and an important component of Chinese Medicine. It uses the practitioners hands to perform various techniques, including kneading, rolling, pressing, vibrating, pushing or pulling. The intention is to create movement by stimulating qi and blood in the body to remove blockages and promote healing.

After assessing current condition, the practitioner will create a treatment plan focused on restoring balance. Tuina is not appropriate for every condition but is often compatible with other forms of Chinese Medicinal therapies such as acupuncture.

Tuina is not like traditional massage.

While it may have some resemblance, Tuina goes beyond the physical body to work on a deeper, more energetic level. Beyond the muscles, bones and joints there is a constant flow of energy distributing throughout the body. Your unique constitution guides the practitioner towards specific areas where they use specific techniques to elicit a particular change. The goal is to establish balance, harmony, ease by alleviating pain, blockages, and dis-ease. 

In other to deliver effective treatment, proper diagnosis to determine the root cause is important. Understanding the multiple layers in the body and how they all function together enhances the treatment plan. A good practitioner will be able to determine the appropriate techniques and strength used to achieve therapeutic outcome with as little discomfort to the patient as possible. 

Tuina is used to treat a variety of physical ailments including sprains, fractures, dislocations. It can also strengthen the immune system and improve mental well-being. 
Stress, tension, poor lifestyle habits and emotional dysregulation all contribute to stagnation. Stagnation can affect the quality of well-being on all levels including physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. Combining points specific to the unique current condition, Tuina acts as a focused and precise tool to re-establish health and wellness on all levels. 

Most people report enjoying Tuina massage.

It is the primary recommended treatment in Paediatrics because if it’s subtle, effective approach. It’s use in children is most often effective to treat digestive dysregulation such as indigestion, abdominal pain, or constipation.

Tuina massage can be done with clothes on. Treatment time can vary and there is no particular “tuina recipe” for health. Tuina is considered a form of medical massage and remains popular in hospitals in China to this day.