Dr. Ming Wu, AOBTA-CP, Ph.D.  

with Barbara Eler, Ph.D  

What is Tui Na Massage?

Tui Na Massage is a non-invasive, healing modality that's been used in China for 5000 years. The word "massage" is misleading because Tui Na feels more like a form of acupressure. A practitioner can use numerous physical methods including pressing, kneading, rolling, grasping, trembling, and rocking in order to remove blockages and balance the body's Qi. Stress, injury, inflammation, and disease can contribute to block energy, alter the body's electric system, and cause pain.   

Uses of Tui Na     

In addition to joint and muscle pains, Tui Na can be used to treat a range of problems including cancer, autoimmune diseases (ex. arthritis, asthma, allergies), hypertension, high blood pressure, digestive problems, autism, seizures, strokes, diabetes, insomnia, and constipation.  

Historical Snapshot

Tui Na predates acupuncture. It's a mystery who discovered or created Tui Na, which may have been a collective creation among Confucians, Buddhist, and Taoist monks  5000 years ago in China. These monks discovered and studied Qi. They wanted to learn how to live longer and better by creating more harmony and balance with the dynamics of yin and yang and with the changes of nature. They discovered that creating a better life involved balancing and strengthening the circulation of Qi.

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This article was published in the November issue of Natural Nutmeg. 

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