Tuina: Chinese Medicine Massage in Edinburgh

Tuina is a traditional Chinese therapeutic massage and one of the pillars of Chinese medicine, alongside acupuncture, qi gong and herbal medicine.

Rooted in ancient practices that consider that a monthly general Tuina massage is perfect for restoring the balance in your body and preventing diseases and stagnation. Tuina massage is help to makes you feel very comfortable in your body and it has a strong emphasis on prevention.

The approach of Chinese medicine is that an illness is a disharmony of the whole body and the main aim is to restore harmony and the interconnections between all aspects of the organism.

Tuina incorporates a combination of rhythmic compression, acupressure, and other techniques to restore balance in the body. Using several techniques, including kneading, pressing, rolling, and stretching. Tuina  combine hands and arms techniques in order to massage and readjust the muscles, bones, ligaments, and tendons of your body. 

It's not just a physical massage; it's a holistic approach that works both on the physical and energetic levels of the body. Similar to acupuncture, Tuina massage stimulates pressure points in your body through the meridians, which are energy pathways in the body.