Get ready for Tui Na
A type of Asian bodywork which focuses on balancing the flow of energy in the body is the Tuina or Tui Na, and is one of the oldest forms of massage, dating back to at least 1700 BCE in China. It is used to treat an array of conditions as well as systemic problems. It is an important aspect of Traditional Chinese Medicine. It complements other TCM treatments, with many patients returning for regular treatments. After a Tui Na session, the patient usually feels energized but relaxed.
Tui Na is performed on a fully clothed client – loose, comfortable garments and lies on a floor mat. The practitioner may periodically move clothing to expose areas where direct skin contact is needed; the client is usually warned before this occurs. A session may be brief or lengthy, depending on the needs of the patient.
Several people compare Tui Na to Western style massage, since it uses many similar techniques. A Tui Na practitioner starts by brushing, kneading, rolling, and pressing to get the flow of energy moving. He or she may also tap, pinch, or lightly beat the body. Many of these movements are familiar to fans of Swedish massage, one of the most common forms of Western massage.
However, it is not just relaxing. As the practitioner moves over the patient’s body, he or she is focused on the flow of blood and energy, trying to stimulate qi, or life force, so that it flows strongly throughout the body. The practitioner also stimulates acupressure points during a Tui Na treatment, and he or she may engage with the patient to stretch the body in long, flowing motions. The treatment is non-invasive, smooth, and flowing, and the patient may begin to feel like he or she is floating; some patients have reported that they can actually feel changes in the flow of their body energy. If you want to learn more and earn, Tui Na certification is available now online.
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