Tui Na ‘or’ Chinese medical massage is a therapeutic approach guided by Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Tui Na was first seen during the Ming Dynasty. Tui Na is a fully clothed massage and is performed under a white sheet, the techniques used help break down and heal tight muscles tissue and improve the repair of injuries. Similar to physiotherapy it stretches and helps re-train the muscles and joints of the body, Tui Na is a dynamic massage and is adapted to each individuals needs.

I use Tui Na mainly to treat muscular skeletal issues such as shoulder pain , back pain , tennis elbow etc , I use it along side acupuncture and together they work fantastically well. Tui Na works on the same principles as acupuncture by balancing and harmonising the channel network of the body, it also resets and re-adjusts the body when its structure is out of balance. Contact me to book in for a free 20 min consultation to talk about how Tui Na can help you. 

What To Expect During Tui Na Massage?

Tui na can be performed either sitting up in a chair or lying down on a massage table. Often times tui na is combined with an acupuncture treatment to maximize results and effectiveness. It can be done over loose fitting clothing or on bare skin, and therapeutic oils are also sometimes used. Tui na is often done as a stand alone treatment for infants and children. It is especially effective at treating digestive disorders such as constipation and colic, as well as respiratory disorders such as asthma or coughing. Often times the practitioner will teach the parents certain massage techniques to perform on their child at home as well.

Tui na does not have any adverse side effects, however some patients may see an increase in frequency of trips to the bathroom due to the moving nature of the treatment, or may feel sleepy following a treatment.