TCM Based Remedial Massage - 'Tui Na'

Chinese remedial massage, often referred to as ‘Tui Na’ or ‘An Mo’, uses a wide variety of techniques to stimulate the flow of Qi (energy) and improve blood circulation. It combines common relaxation and remedial massage techniques with assisted stretches and mobilizations, as well as traditional Chinese therapies such as cupping, Gua Sha (scraping), moxibustion and acupressure. These use the basic principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine to help move Qi and blood, release toxins and pathogens (such as toxic heat and cold), break up scar tissue, lower stress levels and help the body to heal itself. Some of these techniques may produce some bruising, known as Sha (evil Qi), which is due to the presence of stagnant Qi and/or blood, or tension in the muscles, and will fade within a few days depending on the severity._