- TCM massage is an ancient and effective therapy. It has a history of over 2000 years in China. It also called Tui-na in China. Tui means to push ,to push away the illness. Na means to grab, to grab hold of the wellness. It is guided by Chines medicine theories such as yin and yang, five elements, internal organs and meridians, and uses techniques to stimulate the meridians and acupoints of the body in order to harmonize the qi and blood, balance the functions of internal organs and get rid of diseases. TCM massage techniques precede acupuncture and Chinese herbs. TCM massage , as the main external therapy of traditional Chinese medicine, uses no drugs and no (or minimal) medical equipment. It is a safe, reliable and natural, green therapy without side effects. It is the main means of treatment and health care
- TCM massage therapist is to adjust your body to an optimal state and improve yourself-healing power through the flexible techniques.
- What is the different between ordinary massage and TCM massage?
A: 01 ) Different requirements.
- ___Ordinary massage techniques are easy to learn and do not require clinical training.
- ___TCM massage techniques require strict requirements and must be guided by the basic theories of traditional Chinese medicine. It is necessary to go through professional Chinese medicine and clinical training.
A: 02 ) Different application.
- ___ Ordinary massage is a means of health care . It is mainly applied to relieve physical fatigue and relax the body and mind, and has no therapeutic effect on diseases.
- ___ TCM massage is a category of external treatment in Chinese medicine. A TCM massage therapist is a person who works on a particular meridian, a specific part of the meridian , an acupoint or bone setting in the client's body through the external force produced by medical manipulation to improve or cure the disease in a non-pharmacological way.
A: 03 ) Techniques different.
- There is a small similarity in approach between the two. However, TCM massage techniques are more varied rigorous and specialized. Ordinary massage is more basic and gentle. TCM massage have strong and gentle massage techniques. Light and smooth pushing are both tonic. That is , gentle, mild continuous stimulation can activate the physiological functions of the internal organs, for the complementary way. Sharp , heavy and short stimuli inhibit the physiological functioning of the organ, as a catharsis. For specific clients, the severity of the maneuver should be base on the client's tolerance, the etiology of the disease, as well as the therapist's clinical experience to dialectic treatment.