Traditional Chinese Massage

Chinese medicine is quite similar to acupuncture; they both focus on channeling of energy points that effectively transport and guide blood and energy (Qi) all over the body.

The aim of these medical procedures is to achieve a balance that will eventually protect the person from all sorts of infection while ensuring the optimal functioning of organs in the body.

When there is a blockade in these channels, the person may experience pain and becomes susceptible to disease.

An interesting fact was revealed in a 2013 study by the American Message Therapy Association; according to the report, that regular massage does treat diverse chronic diseases like chronic low back pain, cardiovascular anomalies, and rheumatoid arthritis.

It is therefore apparent that the masseuse can identify which pathways are blocked and require pressure.

The technique referred to as Tui na involves the stretching, kneading and pushing of the muscles while the second process referred to as Zhi Ya focusses on pressing and pinching of acupressure points in order to relieve stress and pain.

Both methods are based on the treatment principle of relative effect.

In essence, the body is stimulated to release more hormones, normalize blood flow and boost the general body energy.

“Shou fa” also referred to as ‘hand technique’ is further classed into the “yin” or sedating technique and the “yang” also regarded as the stimulating technique.

The principle of this technique is to balance both yin and yang in order to achieve health.