Tui-Na, Guasha and Acupressure

Calm within & Relieve Pain

Tuina literally is translated as "push and grab," and is the term used for Chinese therapeutic massage techniques developed over the centuries. It is similar to a blend of deep tissue massage and acupressure and has more of a medical application than typical massages for relaxation. Tuina is considered a treatment modality that facilitates blood circulation and releasing muscle tightness and other soft tissue concerns. Tuina manipulations often incorporate Chinese channel theory and is applied with particular techniques and along channels accordingly to deliver therapeutic relief.  

Guasha can be considered an extension of Tuina, as a form of manual therapy involving tools. Guasha is translated as "scrape petechiae" and is technique for using blunt tools to create micro-abrasions underneath the skin that manifest as petechiae as capillaries are broken. The micro-trauma caused through this process facilitates healing and reduces inflammation through releasing toxins and rebalancing the pH of the soft tissues. Using Guasha tools also allow the practitioner to provide local tissue massage to breakup scar tissues and muscle adhesion or to facilitate lymph drainage and improve overall circulation.

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Acupressure is differentiated from typical massage in that it is applied over acupuncture points based on Chinese channel theory.  The points can be massaged according to channel direction and indication to address internal dysfunction and balancing.

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