Chinese Medical Bodywork
Tuina Massage
Chinese medical massage combining acupressure, manual therapy, and joint mobilization. Works on the meridian system to release tension and restore balance.
Often paired with acupuncture in the Combined Treatment (90 min).
What Tuina helps with
Bodywork with TCM principles
Tuina is deeply effective for muscular and circulatory concerns.
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Muscular tension
Neck, shoulders, back, hips, legs.
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Joint pain
Particularly when paired with acupressure on relevant points.
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Posture & alignment
Working with the body's structural patterns.
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Recovery
Post-injury, post-exertion, post-illness recovery.
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Stress in the body
Where stress lives — jaw, shoulders, lower back, hips.
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Energy flow
Working the meridians to restore flow throughout the body.
A Tuina session
Firm, focused, intentional
Tuina is more direct than Western massage. The work is on specific points, lines, and structures.
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Clothed or lightly draped
Comfortable clothing recommended. Often done without oils.
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Focused work
Specific areas based on your symptoms and intake.
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Varied techniques
Pressing, rolling, kneading, joint mobilization — layered as needed.
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Often combined
Most often booked as part of the Combined Treatment with acupuncture.