Tui Na massage, or Chinese massage, uses a wide range of techniques with the aim of releasing stagnation, improving blood flow, losing tension, and easing the mind. Tui Na is particularly effective in treating acute or chronic pain in muscles and joints, wear and tear, and is excellent for stress relief.
This type of bodywork uses many of the same principles of acupuncture. It targets acupuncture points using acupressure, and combines this with movement. It feels invigorating yet deeply relaxing.
The two modalities complement one another beautifully and indeed, they are often practiced as in China in conjunction with one another.
I work with this combination a great deal to enhance the therapeutic effect of acupuncture. Needling distally and applying Tui Na massage locally both energetically and physically releases areas of stagnation and congestion.
Acupuncture and Tui Na massage make for an incredibly powerful healing combination.