CHINESE TUINA MASSAGE
Tuina massage originated in ancient China and is believed to be the oldest system of bodywork. It’s one of the four main branches of traditional Chinese medicine, along with acupuncture, cupping therapy, moxibustion, qi gong, and Chinese herbal medicine. It’s based on the theory that imbalances of qi, which is the body’s vital life force or energy, can cause blockages or imbalances that lead to symptoms such as pain and illness. Tuina massage stimulates the flow of qi to promote balance and harmony within the body using many of the same principles of acupuncture. It’s similar to acupuncture in the way it targets specific acupoints, but practitioners use fingers instead of needles to apply pressure to stimulate these points.
Tuina massage originated in ancient China and is believed to be the oldest system of bodywork. It’s one of the four main branches of traditional Chinese medicine, along with acupuncture, cupping therapy, moxibustion, qi gong, and Chinese herbal medicine. It’s based on the theory that imbalances of qi, which is the body’s vital life force or energy, can cause blockages or imbalances that lead to symptoms such as pain and illness. Tuina massage stimulates the flow of qi to promote balance and harmony within the body using many of the same principles of acupuncture. It’s similar to acupuncture in the way it targets specific acupoints, but practitioners use fingers instead of needles to apply pressure to stimulate these points.
Tuina massage can be done as a stronger deep-tissue massage or a more gentle, energetic treatment. Some techniques are more yin, which is more gentle, passive, and meditative. The yang approach is more active, dynamic, and physical, creating more intense sensations by stimulating deep blockages and knots. Depending on your practitioner as well as your specific needs, various techniques will be used in a session. To enhance the effects of the treatment, gua sha, cupping, herbal poultices and salves can be used.
Tuina massage uses massage techniques such as acupressure, myofascial release, and reflexology. Sometimes, techniques that are common to osteopathy and chiropractic, such as stretching and joint mobilizations, are also used.
One of the main intentions of tuina massage is to boost blood circulation by stimulating the body’s energy flow.
Studies have found TuiNa may also be helpful for:
Cupping is an ancient method of treatment that has been used in dealing with a broad range of physical and mental conditions. A partial vacuum is created in cups placed on the skin either by means of heat or suction. The aim of Cupping is to move and purify stagnant blood.
Tuina massage uses massage techniques such as acupressure, myofascial release, and reflexology. Sometimes, techniques that are common to osteopathy and chiropractic, such as stretching and joint mobilizations, are also used.
One of the main intentions of tuina massage is to boost blood circulation by stimulating the body’s energy flow.
Studies have found TuiNa may also be helpful for:
- neck and back pain
- musculoskeletal disorders
- premenstrual syndrome
- fatigue and insomnia
- carpal tunnel
- headaches
- arthritis
- osteoporosis
- stress
- digestive conditions
- respiratory conditions
Cupping is an ancient method of treatment that has been used in dealing with a broad range of physical and mental conditions. A partial vacuum is created in cups placed on the skin either by means of heat or suction. The aim of Cupping is to move and purify stagnant blood.
Classical Asian medicine believes that blood stasis is responsible for a host of emotional and physical problems from depression to cancer. Cupping therapy has been further developed as a means to open the Energetic Meridians of the body. Meridians are the conduits through which energy flows to every organ and tissue. When opened, the meridians allow invigorating energy to travel through the whole length of the body. It has been found that cupping is an excellent way of opening these meridians.
Cupping is also able to affect the body up to four inches into the tissues, causing tissues to release toxins, activate the lymphatic system, clear colon blockages, heal the veins, arteries and capillaries, cleanse the skin, purify the blood, detoxify all the internal organs, and achieve emotional well being.
Cupping is also able to affect the body up to four inches into the tissues, causing tissues to release toxins, activate the lymphatic system, clear colon blockages, heal the veins, arteries and capillaries, cleanse the skin, purify the blood, detoxify all the internal organs, and achieve emotional well being.
Facial Cupping
Facial cupoing increases local circulation to facial skin and is helpful with the following conditions: Drains stagnant fluids to ease puffiness; reduces tension of facial muscles; loosens rigid muscles associated with TMJ; aids in draining sinuses; eases expression lines; softens lines, wrinkles and scar tissue.
Facial cupping is a non-invasive way to rejuvenate the face. Facial muscles are tightened, lines, wrinkles and puffiness are reduced, rigidity associated with TMJ can be relieved and sinus pressure is reduced.
Facial cupoing increases local circulation to facial skin and is helpful with the following conditions: Drains stagnant fluids to ease puffiness; reduces tension of facial muscles; loosens rigid muscles associated with TMJ; aids in draining sinuses; eases expression lines; softens lines, wrinkles and scar tissue.
Facial cupping is a non-invasive way to rejuvenate the face. Facial muscles are tightened, lines, wrinkles and puffiness are reduced, rigidity associated with TMJ can be relieved and sinus pressure is reduced.
