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Chinese medicine is a great treasure house. Over many centuries practitioners have created many treatments for disease for example, Acupuncture, Acupressure, Tui na, Cupping therapy, Moxibustion, Qi gong and so on. The massage is an important component of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM).

What are the benefits?

Tuina massage offers a wide range of benefits, both physiological as well as psychological, increasing wellbeing and the feeling of euphoria tui na speeds up the bodies ability to heal it self.

F A Qs

Q. Does it hurt?
A. The massage is very firm but if there is damaged tissue then it can be a little unpleasant

Q. How long does it take?
A. Most treatments last from 30mins to 60mins

Q. Do I have to strip off?
A. Not for general massage, sometimes to protect your clothes from special oils

Q. How does it work?
A. Tuina is sometimes called trauma therapy, breaking down scar tissue to speed up the healing process and increasing the blood flow to a damaged area.

What is the procedure for TUI NA massage?

1. Consultation & Examination:
a) Before treatment the practitioner will explain what is tuina and its action.
b) Questions about health and disease. A case history will be taken to ascertain the level of injury/disease and the strength of your own constitution.
c) Tongue and pulse may be taken to ascertain the conditions of the internal organs.
d) Tui na can be used both as a treatment and for diagnosis through the use of palpation on and around the area of complaint.

2. You will be asked to remove your jewellery and shoes. The treatment is done in prone, supine or seated. The practitioner will instruct you to the appropriate position for the massage.

3. You will be covered with a cotton sheet then various hand, finger and elbow techniques through the cotton sheets will be performed. During a sports or dance injury massage session clothing may be removed to protect them from special oils, which may damage clothing.

4. After the treatment advice may be given on Dietary, Lifestyle and exercise to lessen the effect of disease and to strengthen your constitution.

General Tuina

From £40
The massage will loosen tight muscles, invigorate tired muscles assist in lymph drainage, invigorate the blood and generally relax the whole body. Commonly used by those unable to get away from their computers and feel stressed around the neck and shoulders.

Sports Injury Tuina

From £45
Used as a remedial massage to treat any muscle group or joint. Special oils may be used to help break down scar tissue, stop bleeding and to maintain blood circulation. Tight muscles are relaxed then stretched. The areas worked on are the origin and insertion of the muscle, Channels and acupuncture points. Other therapies used during the treatment of injury are Moxibustion, Cupping therapy, Hot compress and Infra red heat lamps and traction.

Medical Tuina

From £55 (includes herbs)
After deep tissue massage Chinese herbs are given to speed up the healing process. The herbs used are in the patent form tablets, which would be taken daily. This treatment can be used for many ailments including diabetes, stroke, arthritis, anaemia and weak constitution. A more comprehensive herbal formula can be made to suit your needs in granular powder or capsule form.