London Massage Therapy - Chinese Tui Na

Customers say

"My massage was with Kerry. She turned up very promptly and the massage was very good indeed. Totally un-rushed and relaxing experience. Thanks"

Emailed by Mike on Thursday 26th of April

"Claudia is a great masseuse and is really good at physio too, just what I needed. Thanks very much."

Emailed by Justin on Monday 26th of March

"My appointment was with Katalin. She improvises different styles and her treatment soothes tired muscles; she has a very pleasant demeanor and is a good conversationalist on culture of different lands."

Emailed by R.C. on Sunday 11th of March

"Laurelle was outstanding; she's a qualified sports therapist and gave me 90mins of deep tissue physio."

Emailed by M.K. on Thursday 1st of March

"Great very professional massage! Laurelle is a delight, very courteous, very capable and a great experience. Thank you."

Emailed by F.M. on Monday 27th of February

"My session with Claudia yesterday was excellent. She is a fabulous therapist and understands tired/tense muscles well. When I return I look forward to having more sessions with her."

Emailed by R.C. on Monday 13th of February

Chinese Tui Na

Tui Na dates back 2000 years to the Shang Dynasty of China. Through the application of massage and manipulation techniques Tui na seeks to establish a more harmonious flow of Qi through the system of channels and collaterals, allowing the body the naturally heal itself, similar to principles of acupuncture, moxibustion, and acupressure. The major focus of application is upon specific pain sites, acupressure points, energy meridians, and muscles and joints. Tui Na methods include the use of hand techniques to massage the soft tissue (muscles and tendons) of the body, acupressure techniques to directly affect the flow of Qi, and manipulation techniques to realign the musculoskeletal and ligamentous relationships (bone-setting). Tui Na massage is a series of pressing, tapping, and kneading with palms, fingertips, knuckles or implements that help the body to remove blockages along the meridians of the body and stimulates the flow of qi and blood to promote healing.

Benefits
It is well suited for the treatment of specific musculoskeletal disorders and chronic stress-related disorders of the digestive, respiratory and reproductive systems. Tui Na Massage is used as a beneficial treatment for both acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions, as well as some non-musculoskeletal conditions, neck pain and stress, headache, migraine, diabetes, low energy, back pain, sciatica, rheumatism, arthritis, joint pain or moving pain, ankle or wrist pain and other sports injuries. This type of treatment has far fewer negative side effects than many of the modern drug and chemical-based treatments that are used today in our western culture. It promotes a relaxed state of mental alertness. Helps relieve mental stress, improves your ability to monitor stress signals and respond accordingly. Also enhances capacity for calm thinking and creativity.

Tui na is not especially useful for those seeking a mild, sedating and relaxing massage since it tends to be more task focused than other types of bodywork. Contraindications include conditions involving fractures, phlebitis, infectious conditions, open wounds, and lesions.