Tuina ( Tui Na) Massage Therapy
Tui Na is an ancient Chinese form of massage and is one
of the five branches of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Although it may appear to resemble western massage, Tui Na
massage works on the same specific points and channels as
acupuncture. According to Chinese medical theories, massage
at these acupuncture points balances the body's energy flow
and also has effects on the internal organs. Tui Na is a
gentle therapy suitable for everyone, and is also used for
animals. Recent research has shown that it does indeed have
beneficial effects, and that its effects synergize with
those of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine.
Tuina (Tui Na) is an ancient bodywork technique that has
oriental roots. Practised in China for 2000 years and dating
back to tha Shang Dinesty .It works on principles like
Acupuncture, that it encourages flow of Chi energy through
meridians. Tui meaning using massage and manipulation
techniques, Tuina encourages a better flow of Chi through
the Body , thus helping the body to heal itself,
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Tuina uses techniques such as pinching, rolling, grasping
and pecking.
In a typical treatment the client wears loose clothing, no
oil is used.
The treatment lasts between 30 minutes and 1 Hour
Many modern therapies such as chiropractic and physiotherapy
manipulations, acupressure, deep tissue massage, acupressure
are based on Tuina techniques.
Every hospital in China has a Tuina department..