Tui Na Massage
The oldest form of massage is from China
Tui Na Massage (Chinese medical massage), is one of the oldest healing techniques. Tui Na originated in ancient China and dates back to 2700 B.C., with evidence recorded in archaeological records. This ancient art evolved and has gained popularity beyond China.
Tui Na massage therapy is distinct from Western massage techniques in several ways. It focuses on acupressure points and meridians. Unlike Western massages, which primarily utilize kneading and friction techniques to alleviate muscle tension, Tui Na targets specific pressure points along the body’s meridian lines to promote energy flow.
This approach aligns with traditional Chinese medicine principles, aiming to restore balance and harmony within the body by unblocking any obstructions in the flow of Qi, or life force energy. For instance, a Tui Na practitioner may apply firm pressure to certain acupoints on the feet to address digestive issues or stimulate points along the back for pain relief.
What is Tui Na Massage?
Tui Na (pronounced twee-nah) massage is the therapeutic practice of Chinese bodywork that encompasses skillful manipulation of the body’s meridians, muscles, and nerves to tackle a variety of physical and internal health conditions.
It is similar to Qi Gong, acupuncture and acupressure in that it aligns the body’s qi for optimal health.
The term Tui Na derives from two Chinese action words, where “Tui” signifies “pushing” and “Na” denotes “lifting or squeezing.” Within the artful realm of Tui Na, certain techniques, like brushing, kneading, rolling, pressing, rubbing, etc, are employed manually to maximize therapeutic effects for every individual.
Tui Na in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Tui Na addresses the qi and meridian systems in the body to help understand the root cause of various health issues. This therapeutic art mainly combines massage, stimulation of acupressure points, and other forms of body manipulation to target stagnations, smoothen the flow of qi and blood, balance yin and yang energies, and regulate natural elements within your body.
Tui Na may be combined with other TCM practices such as acupuncture, cupping, herbalism, qigong and tai chi. Tui Na relieves musculoskeletal pain, injuries, stress-related issues, strengthens immunity, corrects body posture, digestive problems, respiratory disorders, and more.
Techniques of Tui Na
Tui Na employs three fundamental approaches, where the therapist will tailor your treatment to your specific conditions and imbalances with high precision.
- Traditional Massage or Rolling Technique: This method includes soft tissue massage that is used to address sports injuries, muscle strains, or sprains by stimulating the acupoints in the meridian system.
- Nei Gung Technique: Nei Gung combines full-body manipulation with qigong practices to enhance the qi flow and foster overall vitality.
- One-Finger Technique: In this method, a finger is used to activate specific acupoints to treat spine injury,qi stagnation, and internal ailments.
Tui Na also entails other common techniques like kneading, palpating, lifting, rejoining, holding, pushing, opposing, pressing, grasping, etc.
Experience the Benefits of a Tui Na Massage
Tui Na massage has the ability to deeply relax and energize you during a session. Your experience will vary, depending on your specific condition. There are incredible benefits when you balance your qi and get to the root of what is happening in your body.
- Tui Na Massage is a highly beneficial practice targeting acute and chronic pains of joints, muscles, or skeletal systems.
- Effectively alleviates discomforts such as shoulder pain, neck pain, arms, legs, hips, thighs, ankles, and back pain.
- Significantly mitigates conditions like arthritis, sciatica, muscle spasms, fibromyalgia, carpal tunnel, cervical spondylosis, and infantile cough.
- Tui Na also can help with a range of conditions, such as reducing stress, headache, insomnia, constipation, digestive disorders, respiratory and reproductive issues, making it a comprehensive technique for holistic wellness.
This is a 60 or 90 minute treatment.
If your goal is to address healing or specific ailments, it is recommended to schedule regular sessions to address the issue(s). We offer discount packages for those wishing a complete program of healing.
You can get a Tui Na Massage with Zoe Kong. Read about Zoe Kong.
Tui Na Massage Packages with Zoe
Tui Na works best when you get a series of sessions.
- Focuses on balancing the body’s energy flow or qi.
- Long-term approach to dealing with chronic pain or alternative methods beyond conventional treatments.
- Not only physical healing, it also mental and emotional well-being
The body takes time to heal and the accumulated affect of regular treatments address this healing on all levels for ultimate well-being.
You can PURCHASE A SPECIALTY MASSAGE PACKAGE and schedule the sessions according to your needs and timing. Save 10% off per session.
