The Chinese massage Tui Na is an oriental therapeutic method, used in china for over 2000 years.

He differs from occidental massage, especially because of the energetic concept that is based on (the harmonization of Qi energy), but also because of its multiplicity methods.

By performing the massage and Tui Na methods it is aimed the restoring of a harmonious energetic flux of Qi energy through your body.

This way, your body gains the capacity on healing himself in a natural way.


Tui Na massages, along with acupuncture, dieting, phytotherapy and energetic gym, is part of the 5 departments of traditional Chinese medicine.

As therapeutic method, Tui Na massage is prescribed either after the establishment of an energetic balance by a doctor in Chinese medicine, or it is used just as this for relaxing or "energetic harmonization".


The techniques which are used are varying depending on the areas under treatment, on the type of unbalance, on age and body constitution of the patient.

Therefore, the therapist is applying more than 300 massage techniques, which are rigorously classified depending on their force and function.

In general, the therapist uses his fingers, palm, hand, arm and even his elbow for executing these techniques and sometimes he uses even his feet or knees.  


Tui Na massages acts on some different parts and functions of the body.

It eliminates the blockages and stimulates the self-healing capacities of the body.

Moreover, he favorite the blood and energy circulation and contributes at diminishing the pains.

Very often, Tui Na massage is used in combination with other kinds of therapy for attenuating a large number of frequent affections. 


In a typical session, the patient is laid on a massage table and the therapist starts by examining his specific problems and then begins to apply an adequate treatment method.

The therapist will insist into the painful areas, on the acupressure spots, on the energetic meridians, on the muscle and articulations.

The patient usually feels relaxed, but filled with energy. 

Tui Na massage gains quickly a lot of popularity, becoming a therapeutic extension for the occidental methods in massage.

Its simplicity and its focusing on some health issues, unlike other treatments, make it an excellent alternative to Swedish massage, for instance. 

So, if you have some problems and you don’t want to go for classic medicine with medicated treatments or you feel that the occidental massage hasn’t given you what you’ve expected or if you feel that something is not good with you and you are attracted by oriental medicine, you should definitely try the Tui Na massage.




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