Tuina massage is an ancient Chinese TCM therapy using push-and-grasp techniques to balance qi, relieve pain, and boost natural wellness.
11. Flicking (Tan Fa) 1. Definition The technique of using fingers to tap and flick on supports areas or acupoints. 2. Types finger flicking (Zhi Tan Fa) The method in which the practitioner applies force with the fingertip to snap (pluck) the patient’s muscles and sinews. finger-flicking technique (Tanzhifa) Lifting and Snapping technique (Titanfa) A … Read more
5. Stroking (Mo) 1. Definition Apply the palm surface or the aligned finger surfaces of the index, middle, and ring fingers to adhere to the acupoint or body area, and perform active, circular, rhythmic stroking movements with the wrist joint. 2. Types Four-Finger Stroking (Sizhi Mo) A method of circular stroking (Mo) performed with the … Read more
One-Finger Meditation Pushing (Yizhichan) 1. Definition Apply the tip, the palmar surface of the thumb pad, or the radial side of the thumb (i.e., the thenar edge) onto the meridian, acupoint, or region. Keep the shoulder, elbow, and upper limb muscles relaxed. Through continuous wrist swinging combined with flexion and extension of the thumb joint, … Read more
A. Principles of Facial Tuina 1. Apply an ample amount of massage cream (oil) to lubricate the skin and prevent friction burns. Occasionally, various nutrient creams suitable for one’s skin type may also be used to promote skin absorption of nutrients or achieve other skincare benefits. 2. The choice of massage medium should be based … Read more
Key Points Cross both palms and place them on the upper and lower parts of the lumbodorsal region. Push and press apart upward and downward respectively, while shifting positions during the movement. Operating Procedures Cross your arms and apply force with both palms on the upper and lower lumbodorsal area of the patient. Push and … Read more
Key Points Form both hands into splay palms, place them on either side of the spine. Push obliquely outward in a splay pattern while moving hands downward continuously. Operating Procedures Make splay palms with both hands and place them on both sides of the patient’s dorsal spine. Push obliquely outward along the intercostal spaces in … Read more
Key Points Clench both fists, place them on either side of the lumbodorsal spine, and push upward repeatedly. Operating Procedures Clench both fists. Apply force with the dorsal sides of the middle phalanges and palm roots, press against both sides of the patient’s lumbodorsal spine, and perform repeated upward pushing. This technique is known as … Read more
Key Points Clench both fists, place them on either side of the lumbodorsal spine, and push downward from top to bottom. Operating Procedures Clench both fists. Apply force with the dorsal sides of the middle finger segments and palm roots, press against both sides of the patient’s lumbodorsal spine, and push repeatedly downwards all the … Read more
Key Points Place both palms on either side of the spine and push upward from bottom to top. Operating Procedures Use both palms or palm roots to apply pressure on both sides of the patient’s lumbodorsal spine, and perform repeated upward pushing. This technique is called Lumbodorsal Reverse Pushing (Yao Bei Ni Tui Fa) (Figure … Read more
Key Points Place both palms on either side of the spine and push steadily from top to bottom. Operating Procedures Use both palms or palm roots to apply pressure along both sides of the patient’s lumbodorsal spine, and push repeatedly downwards until reaching the sacrum. This technique is known as Lumbodorsal Forward Pushing (Yao Bei … Read more