13 Techniques of Massage 1 Pressing Technique (An Fa) Method: Use the base of the palm, the root of the thumb, or the elbow tip to apply pressure vertically downwards on the treatment area. Often combined with kneading, referred to as “An Rou” (Press and Knead). Key Points: ① Gradually increase pressure while pressing. ② … Read more
Gua Sha is known to treat colds and heatstroke, but can it also address heart issues?Gua Sha can alleviate numerous ailments, and this is true Zhang Jing, Deputy Director of the Tui Na Department at the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, points out that traditional Chinese medical texts state, “All diseases … Read more
Flash Cupping Therapy in Traditional Chinese Medicine Flash cupping therapy is a unique form of cupping therapy with distinct characteristics. Firstly, it has unique therapeutic effects, particularly in warming and tonifying the body, as well as dispelling wind and relieving exterior conditions. Secondly, it requires high operational skills; without proficient techniques, safe and effective treatment … Read more
Introduction to Tui Na: 13 Massage Techniques You Can Learn Quickly 1. Pressing Technique Method: Use the base of the palm, the root of the thumb, or the elbow tip to apply pressure on the treatment area, pressing vertically downwards. Often combined with the kneading technique, referred to as “press and knead”. Key Points: ① … Read more
1. Origin and Development of Tui Na Therapy The origin of Tui Na therapy can be traced back to ancient times. In the “Su Wen: On the Appropriate Methods and Formulas” it is clearly recorded: “The central region is flat and moist, which is why all things are born from it. The people eat a … Read more
Click the blue text to follow us Traditional Chinese Medicine Techniques Tui Na (推拿) Tui Na is an ancient and effective therapy guided by the principles of Yin-Yang, the Five Elements, and the meridian system of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It utilizes manual techniques to stimulate the body’s meridians and acupuncture points, aiming to harmonize … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) massage therapy, known as Tui Na (推拿), utilizes various massage techniques to adjust bodily functions, promote the flow of qi (气) and blood, relax muscles and tendons, and alleviate or improve diseases. Mastering the basic massage techniques is crucial, and here we share some essential methods. —— Thirteen Massage Techniques —— … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine Techniques Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Tui Na (推拿) is an ancient and effective therapy characterized by its “simplicity, convenience, effectiveness, and affordability.” It is guided by TCM theories such as Yin-Yang, the Five Elements, and the meridian system, utilizing manual techniques to stimulate the body’s meridians and acupuncture points to harmonize Qi … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), individuals with a weak constitution can be categorized into Yin deficiency and Yang deficiency. What is Yang deficiency? What are its symptoms? Yang deficiency refers to the deficiency of Yang Qi in the human body. This is a pathological manifestation caused by the decline and weakening of bodily functions, leading … Read more
The Concept of Life in the Huangdi Neijing Yin and Yang: The Foundation of All Things Yin and Yang are the principles of heaven and earth, the framework of all things, the parents of change, the origin of life and death, and the abode of the spirit. To treat illness, one must seek the root. … Read more