Tuina Massage

Tuina (pronounced: twee-na) is an ancient form of medical massage based on the same principles as Acupuncture - but without the needles. So it’s all about energy, flow and really addressing your personal needs. 

The techniques used can be soft and gentle, (nourishing, soothing and calming) or vigorous and deep (energising and moving), but often a combination – it really depends on what the individual needs for that issue, their constitution and how they feel on the day. It’s great for musculoskeletal issues, stress, aches and pains, to sooth the nervous system or for relaxation and alignment purposes. A full history will be taken at the first session.

Chinese Medicine is a 2,500+ year holistic traditional medicine system: emphasising the unity of the mind-body-spirit axis; the energetic foundations of anatomy and physiology, and aetiology of pathological processes, based on Daoist principles of Nature; and treating the root cause of dis-ease at the organ, Blood, vital essence (Jing), Qi and functional (musculoskeletal) levels. Therapeutic modalities: Acupuncture, Tuina, Cupping, Moxa, GuaSha, Herbs, Qi Gong. (Maciocia, 2005.) 

Chinese Medicine tells us that all physical and mental systems are interconnected and all emotions and feelings are valid - it's the depth/intensity, duration and the way we react that can cause stagnation in the Mind and body. If we keep ourselves grounded, allow ourselves to feel and keep things flowing - in terms of how we react, stagnation can be mitigated. 

Download the 2 page Self-Massage & Self-Care Guide I've written.

What You Receive:

Clients are given stretches, dietary advice and meditation techniques they can adapt depending on context and lots of self-care and self-massage advice so they can meet inner needs and nourish themselves on all levels. Ultimately, treatments are aimed not just at reducing physical symptoms but also to balance and integrate the Mind-Body-Spirit axis, thereby promoting flow and feelings of wellbeing. As a patient centred treatment the focus is always on self-empowerment and understanding to facilitate healing. Clients feel more relaxed, lighter and able to cope. It’s always useful to remember: We are not our thoughts and feelings and it's unrealistic to expect to feel 100% happy and amazing every hour of every day.

You will be clothed during the treatment - wear comfortable clothing.

Excellent for: 

Musculoskeletal conditions; muscle/joint pain and stiffness; digestive, gynaecological and men's conditions; non-specific sub-clinical ailments; insomnia /stress /anxiety /feelings of disquiet. Great for all ages; older people; if you’re tired, achy, stressed and those with mobility issues.

Benefits: 

Pain and stiffness reduction; increased flexibility and balance; improved mobility and quality of life; boosts immune function; augments other therapies/interventions; reduced reliance on painkillers; grounding and centring.

Hear what others have to say about the sessions: Testimonials.