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._