Tuina Massage
What is Qi?
What Conditions Does Tuina Treat?
Is Tuina Safe?
Does Tuina Hurt?
Tuina (Tui Na) is an Oriental Bodywork Therapy that has been used in China for 2,000 years. “Tui Na” literally translates to “push pull” and is the name given to Chinese Medical Massage.
Tui Na uses a variety of hand techniques and passive and active stretching to restore correct anatomical muscular-skeletal relationships, neuromuscular patterns, and to increase the circulation of Qi and Blood to remove biochemical irritants. Acupuncture points may be selected to rebalance and harmonize the flow of Qi and Blood through the organ meridians in order to facilitate healing and prevent further injury.
What is Qi?
Qi is an energy system within the body. Over the past several thousand of years, the Chinese developed a system of healing by the use of stimulating certain areas of the body. This system of energy protects us from illness and enhances a person’s quality of life.
What Conditions Does Tuina Treat?
Musculoskeletal Disorder: shoulder problems, joint pain, back, hip, thigh, knee, and leg and ankle disorders. Tuina is appropriate for both acute and chronic pain.
Digestive Disorders: Constipation, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, pain in abdomen
Headaches: migraines, cluster headaches
Allergies: seasonal, sinusitis, runny nose
Emotional Disorders: stress-related, depression
Respiratory Conditions: shortness of breath
Improving Immune System: fatigue, prolonged illness
Improving Blood Circulation: numbness, tingling
Infant: colic, boosting immune system, digestive disorders, cough, allergies, bed wetting
Is Tuina Safe?
When performed by a completely trained, licensed professional, Tuina is extremely safe.
Does Tuina Hurt?
Tuina is a therapeutic method goes directly after the problems, sometimes requiring significant pressure. Relaxation techniques are used before Tuina to prepare your body for significant pressure. After Tuina, Angela will do some energy work to balance your body.
How Many Treatments Will I Need?
This varies greatly, depending primarily on the concern and condition of the patient. If the concern is acute, one to three treatments, as soon as possible, are often sufficient to resolve the pain and improve flexibility. If the problem is chronic, treatment on a weekly basis may be advised.
