Meridian massage

The term “massage therapy” encompasses many different techniques. In general, therapists press, rub, and otherwise stimulate the muscles and other soft tissues of the body. They most often use their hands and fingers, but may also their forearms, elbows, or feet.
People use massage for a variety of health-related purposes, including pain relief, rehabilitation from sports injuries, stress reduction, relaxation, treatment of anxiety and depression, and for general wellness.

Tui Na is an Oriental Bodywork Therapy that has been used in China for 2,000 years. Tui Na uses the traditional Chinese medical theory of the flow of Qi through the meridians as its basic therapeutic orientation. Through the application of massage and stimulation techniques Tui Na seeks to establish a more harmonious flow of Qi through the system of channels and collaterals, allowing the body to naturally heal itself.

Tui Na methods include the use of hand techniques such as the (push and pull method) to massage the muscles and tendons of the body, acupressure techniques to directly affect the flow of Qi , and manipulation techniques to realign the musculoskeletal and ligament relationships. Tui Na has no side effects unlike many modern drug and chemical-based treatments. It has been used to treat or compliment the treatment of many conditions, especially specific musculo-skeletal disorders and chronic stress-related disorders of the digestive, respiratory, and reproductive systems. Historically, Tuina has been considered a treatment, especially suitable for the elderly and infants. Today it is subdivided into specialized treatments for infants, adults, orthopedics, traumatology, cosmetology, rehabilitation and sports medicine among others. External herbal poultices, compresses, liniments and salves are also used to enhance the other therapeutic methods.