Tui Na
Tui Na (pronounced twee-nah), also known as An Mo, is a form of medical massage, and is one of the five branches of Traditional Chinese Medicine. The other four branches are acupuncture, herbal medicine, food therapy (diet) and Qi Gong (similar to Tai Chi), and ideally several branches are used on each patient for maximum benefit. The techniques of Tui Na and details of its uses in treating a range of health problems were already documented in a vast treatise - The Yellow Emperor's Classics of Internal Medicine, written about 2500 years ago. After such a lengthy period of development and evolution, modern Tui Na is the most tried and tested hands-on therapy in the world.
Tui Na uses the same energy channels as acupuncture, and massage along the meridians and at acupuncture points stimulates and balances the flow of energy in the body and affects particular organs. When Qi flow is disturbed anywhere in the body, Qi imbalance that results can cause pain, stiffness, sickness - even emotional pain. The Chinese believe that health and vitality depend on Qi balance in the body. Tui Na is one of the best ways of achieving this and it uses an array of techniques to do it. Tui Na massage also stimulates the flow of blood and so-called 'defensive energy', making the body more resistant to disease. When the body's energy is in balance, healing can occur.
Tui Na differs from typical western massage as its aim is not only to relax and relieve muscular tension, but also prevent and treat disease. It is a very vigorous massage; every technique requires movement as well as pressure. After the first session your pet may feel a little sore but after two or three more most adjust to the deep pressure. Depending on the type of Tui Na treatment, some patients experience sleepiness while others feel supercharged.
Almost always, everyone feels better after Tui Na.
There are five different techniques: Mo Fa, Yi Zhi Chan, Ca-Fa, Nie Fa and Dou Fa.
Tui Na uses the same energy channels as acupuncture, and massage along the meridians and at acupuncture points stimulates and balances the flow of energy in the body and affects particular organs. When Qi flow is disturbed anywhere in the body, Qi imbalance that results can cause pain, stiffness, sickness - even emotional pain. The Chinese believe that health and vitality depend on Qi balance in the body. Tui Na is one of the best ways of achieving this and it uses an array of techniques to do it. Tui Na massage also stimulates the flow of blood and so-called 'defensive energy', making the body more resistant to disease. When the body's energy is in balance, healing can occur.
Tui Na differs from typical western massage as its aim is not only to relax and relieve muscular tension, but also prevent and treat disease. It is a very vigorous massage; every technique requires movement as well as pressure. After the first session your pet may feel a little sore but after two or three more most adjust to the deep pressure. Depending on the type of Tui Na treatment, some patients experience sleepiness while others feel supercharged.
Almost always, everyone feels better after Tui Na.
There are five different techniques: Mo Fa, Yi Zhi Chan, Ca-Fa, Nie Fa and Dou Fa.
Mo Fa
Mo Fa or Touching Skin and Muscle.
Actions: Regulates Qi, removes accumulation and drains stagnation
Clinical Applications: Chest, Abdomen, Back and Flanks, Constipation, Diarrhea, Food Retention
Yi Zhi Chan
Yi Zhi Chan or Single Thumb.
Actions: Promotes Qi, circulation and smoothes the tendons
Clinical Applications: Various parts of the body especially the head, face, chest, abdomen, back and limbs.
Ca-Fa
Ca-Fa or Rubbing.
Actions: Warms the Meridians and unblocks stagnation
Clinical Applications: Abdominal and lumbar pain & stagnation and Qi/Yang deficiency
Nie Fa
Nie Fa or Pinching.
Actions: Invigorates Qi, unblocks stagnation and regulates Spleen/Stomach
Clinical Applications: Pain and/or stagnation in the neck, epaxial muscles and limbs, digestive disorders and geriatric disorders
Dou Fa
Dou Fa or Trembling or Shaking.
Actions: Regulates Qi and smoothes the joints
Clinical Applications: Pain or arthritis of the carpus, elbow, shoulder, hock, stifle and/or hip.
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