Tui Na- Traditional Chinese Massage

Tuina is traditional Chinese Medical Massage, the practitioners hands place pressure on soft tissue along the meridians of the body and at specific points on the body (acupuncture points) utilising acupoint therapy to assist in the balancing of the body.  Treatments incorporate acupressure and massage techniques: your practitioner may brush, knead, roll, press, tap and/or rub affected areas. The massage is usually done using gentle to quite firm pressure, using palms, thumbs, fingers, and elbows, added to this are various stretches. To receive Tui Na massage feels not unsimilar to a therapeutic deep tissue massage.

Tui na is considered an external medicine, along with the utilisation of cupping, moxibustion, and gua sha, these modalities are often used together in various combinations. In conjunction your practitioner may combine both Acupuncture and Tui na into a single treatment, as this combination works effectively: The objective of the combined treatment is to stimulate blood flow to sore or injured areas, which helps to initiate a healing effect within that particular area; while simultaneously providing pain relief, releasing tension & reducing inflammation. Stimulating injuries to heal effectively the first time, reducing the chance of this reoccurring, people too frequently experience those niggly injuries that come and go during life, hence the importance of addressing injuries properly when they first arise. As unfortunately the longer things are left the longer they will take to resolve, the body is a 'creature of habit' and requires more encouragement as time progresses.

Tui Na It is similar to Shiatsu in that it uses the Traditional Chinese Medical theory of the flow of Qi through the meridians of the body as its basic means of therapy. Tui Na can improve general circulation, increase range of motion and is effective in nerve regulation. Tui Na massage plays a role in rehabilitation and is effective in the treatment of muscles, tendons and ligaments. Tuina can be a complete healing system in itself, it is effective for not only musculo-skeletal problems, but also internal ailments such as digestive problems, menstrual disorders, respiratory illnesses, and stress.


TUINA IS COMMONLY USED TO TREAT:

- Neck / shoulder pain

- Back/ hip pain

- Shoulder joint pain

- Leg/ ankle pain

- Calf tension

- Jaw tension

- Arthritis

- Sciatica

- Muscle spasms

- Sports Injuries

- Sprains/ strains

- Occupational overuse syndrome(OOS)

..... And just general relaxation & wellbeing!