Chinese Massage

Chinese massage compliments and enhances the effectiveness of other treatments at Essential Acupuncture Clinic. Unlike normal massage, traditional Chinese massage- Tui Na therapy has its own specific therapeutic principles and essential manipulations

Chinese massage has a long history. Massage was established as a special therapeutic therapy in Sui Dynasty (589-617). Up to now, Chinese massage- Tui Na is widely used in Traditional Chinese Medicine hospitals aligned with Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine.

Unlike normal massage, traditional Chinese massage- Tui Na therapy has its own specific therapeutic principles and essential manipulations. Apart from relaxing and destressing your body, it has a specific therapeutic effect.

This type of massage is used to improve the physiological functions of the meridians and regulate the activity of qi and blood. It was believed that BODHI-DHARMA from ancient India who traveled to China to study massage in 507 made contribution to the development of Chinese massage Tui Na manipulations.

Special massage technics are applied if practiced by a qualified Chinese medicine practitioner. Different massage manipulation method is chosen to treat different patients. An effective massage manipulation not only provides pain management but also harmonizes the imbalances in the body. Many body conditions can be treated by Tui Na massage therapy including arthritis, neck pain, back pain, insomnia, chronic fatigue syndrome, stress, anxiety, headache, and migraines.

Although massage therapy is believed to be a very effective therapeutic way to treat your body, it cannot be performed under certain conditions such as fatigue, heart issues, anemia, open wounds, during the menstrual cycle, tubercular arthritis etc.

Clinically, massage is often performed together with acupuncture treatment for better health and wellbeing. During the massage treatment, Julie will use massage technics and manipulation to achieve the optimal result for you.