Tuina massage explained
What is Tuina massage?
Tuina massage is a massage technique which removes blockages in the flow of energy along the meridians and acupressure points on the body.
How can it help me?
It balances the ratio of Yin and Yang in the body.
It strengthens the immune system.
It detects energetic imbalances that have already occurred.
It relaxes, revitalises and harmonises, thus preventing the process of disease formation.
Where does it come from?
Tuina massage is an ancient manual massage technique, the foundation of which is based on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).
How does it feel?
Tuina massage utilises a variety of different movement such as: smoothing, kneading, circling, pushing, hitting, vibrating, pulling, pressing and wringing, all of which help to
relieve stress
relax muscles
relieve emotional tension
and help you become aware of your body and of yourself as a whole.
What does Tuina mean?
The literal translation looks like this:
tui - pushing
na - holding
When should I not get a massage?
If you have:
acute sprains
fresh and open wounds
skin diseases
viral diseases
fever
cancers, especially in people with lymphatic cancer
thrombosis
severe heart disease
immediately after a meal