QI GONG Tuina Therapeutic Massage

Luca Fioretti PhD
0208 123 7637
Finchley Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine
103 Ballards Lane
London N3 1XY
The premier acupuncture clinic serving Finchley, Golders Green, Muswell Hill, Hendon, Totteridge and Whetstone areas

Tui Na is a Bodywork Therapy that has been used in China for 2,000 years. Tui Na is based on the traditional Chinese medical theory of the flow of vital energy (Qi) through the meridians (energy channels) as its basic therapeutic orientation. 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 the musculo-skeletal system, allowing the body to heal itself naturally. Qi Gong Tui Na works both at the musculo-skeletal level and energy (channel) level. When we treat patients we use a variety of trigger and release points from modern anatomical knowledge working on muscles and tendons, together with knowledge of body "energetics".

Qi Gong means literally exercise with energy. The "Qi Gong component" of this technique allows part of the meridian system of the treated area (for instance neck and shoulders) to "open" in order to release blockages and tightness. Some sensitive patients actually feel energy flowing through the meridians or areas of the body, experienced as a tingling sensation along the arms or legs. This technique can induce a meditative state in the patient, where all sense of time is lost (it is not unusual for this state to be reached within just 20 minutes!). This 'state' enhances our body's ability to heal itself and restore inner balance by instilling complete relaxation and calm. It's a great experience! Many patients fall asleep during treatment as tension and stress start to be released.

Qi Gong Tui NaTui Na uses a variety of techniques (i.e. kneading, grabbing, pressing, pulling, manipulating joints, etc.) to help balance the body by freeing any congested energy. Acupressure points are held during the massage to release tightness and pain.

Your Qi Gong Tui Na practitioner has attended a 18 months post graduate course at the University of Westminster in London and specializes in the treatment of back, neck and shoulder tightness and pain with underlying fatigue, stress, and tension. Many other external and internal conditions can be treated with this technique: it is like having an acupuncture treatment but without needles.

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