Tuina or tui-na (pronounced twee-nah) originated in ancient China. It is believed to be the oldest system of bodywork! It's one of the four main branches of traditional Chinese medicine, along with acupuncture, qi gong, and Chinese herbal medicine.

Tuina is a “needle free” traditional Chinese medicine service that restores balance and equilibrium to accelerate healing. Tuina includes a range and combination of hand and arm techniques - movements such as kneading, pressing, and stretching (with or without lotions and oils) to realign the client therapeutically. Often acupressure is incorporated to influence the energy flow.

The goal of tuina massage is to create harmony in the yin and yang of the body by getting rid of blockages and disturbances that manifest as illness, disease, and emotional issues. It can be done as deep bodywork or a more gentle, energy work treatment.

Tuina can be used to treat pain and illness or to maintain good health. It can help with stiffness, pain, insomnia, headaches, migraines, digestion, fertility, premenstrual symptoms, respiratory disorders, reproductive systems, and emotional disorders. Often used for musculoskeletal conditions, it is effective in reducing stress and encouraging relaxation. Other Chinese medicine modalities, such as cupping and guasha, may be included in the session as needed to benefit the body.