TUI NA
Tui Na (pronounced “twee na”) is a deep tissue Chinese massage. It is a fundamental part of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), along with Acupuncture, Acupressure, Chinese Herbs, Cupping, Moxibustion, Tai Chi and Qi Gong. Tui Na is used in many hospitals in China as the first and only choice of healthcare.
Tui Na (which literally means push and grab) incorporates the TCM theory that injury or disease cause blockages in the channels of the body. Blockages cause pain.
There is an array of techniques used, such as kneading, chopping, hacking, perpendicular pressure, and rolling fist, which the therapist will use to remove tension and/or spasm in the muscles and blockages of Chi in the channels. This makes Tui Na a complete massage.
There are two aspects to Tui Na. Firstly, just like western massages, it works the muscles helping them to relax, removing stagnation and allowing the blood to flow more freely throughout the area, giving the muscles the optimum chance of
repairing themselves. Secondly, because of its Eastern origins, it works with restoring the balance of Chi. Tui Na presses on certain acupressure points in the body's meridian system to stimulate the body's own healing process.
Chi, or Qi, is Universal Life Force Energy, which all living forms have. When one’s Chi is strong, well balanced and flowing freely throughout the body, then the individual is healthy, free from illnesses and dis-eases. (the term dis-eases means, lack of ease or harmony within the body).
Who can benefit from Tui Na
In all of Shaun's clinics he has a ratio of 2:1 females over males. Tui Na is appropriate for all age groups. in fact. The youngest client was 13, and he has ample clients in their 70's, 80's and a couple of females in their 90's. There may be some discomfort in the muscles, but this disappears as soon as Shaun takes his hands off. A certain amount of pressure is necessary to get to the tight deep muscles.

All treatments are carried out privately, whereby there will only be Shaun and the client in the room. The treatment is carried out once the Tui Na practitioner has assessed the client’s condition and explained what Tui Na is. The client will either lie down or be seated, depending on their condition or age and, in the case of female clients, whether they are pregnant.
There is no need to remove any clothing, only coats, shoes and jewellery. The client will be covered with a cotton sheet, as that facilitates the techniques used. Therapeutic oils are used only on the hands, feet and neck. After the treatment, the practitioner may offer advice on exercise and stretching, diet and lifestyle.

THE BENEFITS OF TUI NA
Tui Na may be able to help with many conditions, acute or chronic:
• Headaches, Migraines
• Shoulder, Neck pain
• Back pain, Sciatica
• Rheumatism, Arthritis
• Labyrinthitis/Vertigo
• Removal of scar tissue
• Whiplash
• Sports injuries
• Muscle relaxation
• Increase muscle tone
• Increase circulation of blood
• RSI
• Cold hands and/or feet
• Increase lymph removal of waste products
• Digestive disorders
Or Tui Na can be used just for relaxation.


The photographs above depict Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in Hangzhou, China, where I worked alongside Doctors while finishing my training in Tui Na.
TUI NA
Tui Na (pronounced “twee na”) is a deep tissue Chinese massage. It is a fundamental part of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), along with Acupuncture, Acupressure, Chinese Herbs, Cupping, Moxibustion, Tai Chi and Qi Gong. Tui Na is used in many hospitals in China as the first and only choice of healthcare.
Tui Na (which literally means push and grab) incorporates the TCM theory that injury or disease cause blockages in the channels of the body. Blockages cause pain.
There is an array of techniques used, such as kneading, chopping, hacking, perpendicular pressure, and rolling fist, which the therapist will use to remove tension and/or spasm in the muscles and blockages of Chi in the channels. This makes Tui Na a complete massage.
There are two aspects to Tui Na, Firstly, just like western massages, it works the muscles helping them to relax, removing stagnation and allowing the blood to flow more freely throughout the area, giving the muscles optimum chance of repairing themselves. Secondly, because of its Eastern origins, it works with restoring the balance of Chi. Tui Na presses on certain acupuncture points in the body's meridian system to stimulate the body's own healing process.
Chi, or Qi, is Universal Life Force Energy, which all living forms have. When one’s Chi is strong, well balanced and flowing freely throughout the body, then the individual is healthy, free from illnesses and dis-eases. (The term dis-eases means, lack of ease or harmony within the body).
Who can benefit from Tui Na
In all of Shaun's clinics he has a ratio of 2:1 females over males. Tui Na is appropriate for all age groups. In fact. The youngest client Shaun has treated is 13, and he has ample clients in their 70's, 80's and a couple of females in their 90's. There may be some discomfort in the muscles, but this discomfort disappears as soon as Shaun takes his hands off. A certain amount of pressure is necessary to get to the tight deep muscles.

All treatments are carried out privately, whereby there will only be Shaun and the client in the room. The treatment is carried out once the Tui Na practitioner has assessed the client’s condition and explained what Tui Na is. The client will either lie down or be seated, depending on their condition or age and, in the case of female clients, whether they are pregnant.
There is no need to remove any clothing, only coats, shoes and jewellery. The client will be covered with a cotton sheet, as that facilitates the techniques used. Therapeutic oils are used only on the hands, feet and neck. After the treatment, the practitioner may offer advice on exercise and stretching, diet and lifestyle.

THE BENEFITS OF TUI NA
Tui Na may be able to help with many conditions, acute or chronic:
• Headaches, Migraines
• Shoulder, Neck pain
• Back pain, Sciatica
• Rheumatism, Arthritis
• Labyrinthitis/Vertigo
• Removal of scar tissue
• Whiplash
• Sports injuries
• Muscle relaxation
• Increase muscle tone
• Increase circulation of blood
• RSI
• Cold hands and/or feet
• Increase lymph removal of waste products
• Digestive disorders
Or Tui Na can be used just for relaxation.


The photographs above depict Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in Hangzhou, China, where I worked alongside Doctors while finishing my training in Tui Na.