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What is Tui Na Chinese Therapy?

tui_na_massage_specialist_chris_campbell_london.jpgTui Na is pronounced twee-nah. Tuina is a therapeutic massage, used for a range of health problems. Tui Na massage, focuses on the same energy points and channels as those in acupuncture; but the hands and fingers, take the place of the needles. It is referred to as acupressure in the West, Tui Na is a method whereby varieties of touch are used by the Tui Na practitioner, to balance the Qi energy, vital substances and the internal organs.

Used for Patient Treatment in Hospitals!

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The majority of hospitals in China, have a Tuina Department. In the Western world, traditional Chinese medicine is considered alternative medicine. In China, TCM is considered an integral part of the health care system. TCM treatments, may be prescribed to counter the side effects of chemotherapy, cravings, withdrawal symptoms, and a variety of chronic conditions.Chris Campbell trained, at Zhejiang Provincial TCM Hospital, in Hangzhou China.

TCM Benefits

Tui Na is effective for:

  • Musculoskeletal pain
  • Headaches
  • Stress
  • Fatigue
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Insomnia
  • Immune systems
  • Digestive problems
  • Female problems
  • Stroke patients

Disabled Clients

disabled_icon.pngBefore you begin your on site session, you must inform the  therapist treating you of any health problems or medications you are taking.

If you require lifting, please arrange this with your carer.

Chris is able to offer wheelchair seated massages to clients if requested. Please contact Chris for further information.

CONTACT CHRIS
Tel: 07984 668885


 

Tui Na UK Practitioner Chris Campbell London

pic_5_small.jpgTui Na therapy is one of the oldest healing arts. The therapeutic massage branch of traditional Chinese medicine, is called "tuina" in modern Chinese, which literally means pushing and grasping. However, this term did not occur in the Chinese literature, until the Ming dynasty 1368-1644, where it first appeared in a book on pediatric tuina a branch of Chinese massage. Prior to this period, the most popular term for therapeutic massage was anmo,  which  means pressing and rubbing.

Anmo has played an important role, in the practice of medicine in China since ancient times. Archeologists, studying the inscriptions, found on bones and tortoise shells used in divination practice, have found references to massage treatment for illnesses written in jiaguwen, the earliest extant form of writing in China, dating back to as early as the Shang Dynasty .Today, the benefits of massage are varied, and far-reaching, Tui Na is in the front line of healthcare, in Chinese hospitals today, and in the west as an accepted part of many physical rehabilitation programs, oriental massage therapy has also proven beneficial for many chronic conditions, including low back pain, arthritis, bursitis, fatigue, high blood pressure, diabetes, immunity suppression, infertility, smoking cessation, depression, and more. And, as many millions will attest, massage also helps relieve the stress and tension of everyday living that can lead to disease and illness.

Chris Campbell is a practitioner based in London he is qualified in a wide range of massage techniques including, on-site corporate office chair massages. Chris is registered with Westminster City Council London UK, he is a member of the Metroplitan Police Service Chinese and South East Asian Association and holds the following certificates for Massage Therapy  ITEC FSMT ZPHTCM (China) & Gateway.

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Massage, Tuina bodywork and somatic therapies, are defined as the application of various techniques to the muscular structure, and soft tissues of the human body.



 

  • Massage: The application of soft-tissue manipulation techniques, to the body, generally intended to reduce stress and fatigue while improving circulation. The many variations of massage account for several different techniques.
  • Bodywork: Various forms of touch therapies, that may use manipulation, movement, and/or repatterning to affect structural changes to the body.
  • Somatic: Meaning “of the body.” Many times this term is used to denote a body/mind or whole-body approach as distinguished from a physiology-only or environmental perspective.

Tui Na has a variety of different systems that emphasize particular aspects of these therapeutic principles. The main methods in China include........

  • The rolling method, which emphasizes soft tissue techniques and specializes in joint injuries and muscle sprains.
  • The one finger pushing method, which emphasizes techniques for acupressure and the treatment of internal diseases.
  • The Nei Gung method, which focuses on the use of its Qi energy generation exercises and specific massage methods for revitalizing depleted energy systems.
  • The soft tissue manipulation method, which uses manipulation to realign the musculoskeletal and ligamentous relationships and specializes in joint injuries and nerve pain.
 

Official TCM China 1949

In 1949, the Chinese government, officially recognised the medical benefits of Tui Na,  ‘Tui’ meaning Push and ‘Na’ meaning Grasp. Tuina therapy was officially incorporated into TCM Traditional Chinese Medicine, as a medical therapy, to be used for problems, where acupuncture and herbs were not as effective.

Chris Campbells Client Notice

Therapists may not, be able to perform Treatments, on individuals, who are under the influence of alcohol or medication, visibly sunburned, within the first 14 weeks of pregnancy, or if any serious medical condition exists. Therefore Chris Campbell and team, reserve the right, to deny a treatment to anyone as mentioned above.