Does Tui Na hurt?
Side effects. Tuina massage is a safe treatment and is generally well-tolerated. However, remember that it’s not a gentle or relaxing massage, and you may feel some discomfort during or after a session. Slight bruising is possible.
What is the difference between Tuina and massage?
Unlike Western massage techniques, Tui Na goes beyond the muscles, bones, and joints to work with the body on a deeper, energetic level. Tui Na practitioners intend to sense the energy of the client with their hands, and affect the flow and distribution of that energy during the session.
What kind of therapy is the Tui Na?
A physical therapy and a form of Qigong energy medicine Tui na is both a form of physical bodywork and a subtle energy medicine. As a physical therapy it excels at releasing the channel sinews, (collectively the muscles, tendons and ligaments) and facilitating the movement of joints.
What do you wear to a Tui Na massage?
The massage is given through clothing and no oils are used. We recommend that you wear loose, comfortable clothing to allow for easy movement. During the massage, you will either be sat upright in a chair or lying down on a treatment couch, depending on which part of the body is being treated.
What is Tui in English?
The term tui na (pronounced “twee naw”), which literally means “pinch and pull,” refers to a wide range of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) therapeutic massage and body work. Tui na is not generally used for pleasure and relaxation, but rather as a treatment to address specific patterns of disharmony.
What is a traditional Chinese massage?
Tui Na, also known as Chinese massage, is an ancient practice that aims to release the flow of energy around the body. Lots of skilfull techniques are used to bounce you back to good health, including kneading, rolling and deep pressure that’s applied to precise points on your body.
What can you learn from tui na massage?
Learn something new and stand out from the crowd and offer something new to your clients. Tui Na not only focuses on balancing the body but also the mind. This massage is deeply relaxing and can also be rejuvenating.
How many tui na courses are there in the UK?
They have more experience teaching Tui Na than any other teacher in the UK, having run 65 Tui Na foundation courses and 20 Tui Na master practitioner courses during the last 27 years. They have also taught acupuncture to 21 groups over the last 21 years.
How did tui na massage get its name?
Tui na uses Chinese Taoist principles to bring the body in to balance. The name comes from two of the movement’s uses, tui which means to push and na which means to lift and squeeze.
Are there Chinese massage courses at bodyharmonics?
Bodyharmonics offers Tui Na courses- Chinese massage training at two levels. Both levels of the Tui Na courses are highly intensive and teach a very wide range of practical Tui Na skills and the necessary Traditional Chinese Medical – TCM theory.