Tuina - Bodywork Massage (Anmo)

Chinese massage has been called many different names over the many centuries of its existence. Like An-Mo, which means to "Press & Rub", or the more modern name of Tuina, which means to "Push & Grasp".

In the Li Family Tuina Bodywork Massage system, that was taught by Master Chee Soo, there are ten massage techniques that we teach within the Li Family Arts.

1. Grasping.
2. Kneading.
3. Pinch & Pulling.
4. Rolling.
5. Pushing.
6. Wiping & Scraping.
7. Rotary.
8. Pressing.
9. Tapping.
10. Rubbing.

Each particular massage technique can be used on any part of the body, working on the many Yin & Yang acupuncture pathways and energy points, either to stimulate or sedate the individual's energy or blood circulation.

Tuina Bodywork Massage is just one component of Traditional Chinese Medicine. The others being Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine and Medical Qigong/Daoyin Exercises.

Tuina Bodywork Massage can be used to treat many Muskoskeletal ailments such as:

• Joint stiffness, Muscular Tension, Cramps, Muscle Fatigue, Lower & Upper Back Pain, Spinal Column Stiffness, Spasms, Sciatica, Stiff Neck, Headaches, Migraines, Poor Circulation, Numbness and much, much more.

The Tuina Massage techniques are used to manipulate the vital energy by either Flowing, Dissolving, Warming, Gathering, Entering or Exiting the energy circulation throughout the whole body. So by, helping to maintain a balance of Yin & Yang energies.

Tuina Bodywork Massage can also maintain good health by adjusting the individual's vital energy to flow more smoothly, helping to remove blockages and stagnant blood caused by injuries, over-exercising, or aging. Tuina can also help you to relieve stress from work or from a tough workout.