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Tui Na is an ancient Chinese bodywork massage technique that originated over 2000 years ago. It uses techniques like deep tissue massage and pressure on acupuncture points to encourage the flow of qi and treat various disorders. Some benefits include relief from stress and soft tissue injuries, while leaving one feeling energized. It has been practiced in China since 1700 BCE and was originally used to treat children's diseases and digestive issues.

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Tuina Presentation

Tui Na is an ancient Chinese bodywork massage technique that originated over 2000 years ago. It uses techniques like deep tissue massage and pressure on acupuncture points to encourage the flow of qi and treat various disorders. Some benefits include relief from stress and soft tissue injuries, while leaving one feeling energized. It has been practiced in China since 1700 BCE and was originally used to treat children's diseases and digestive issues.

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Tui Na

Ancient Chinese Bodywork Massage


By: Justine Ball, Lisa VanGalder, Nicole
Eschlboeck and Jessica Hedley
What is Tui Na?
Tui Na is an ancient form of bodywork massage, that
originated in China and has been used for over 2000 years.
Directly translated to english “tui” meaning push and “na”
meaning grasp.
▪History
▪Technique/ methods
▪Benefits/ Limitations
History of Tui Na

▪This Chinese type of massage has been used


since 1700 B.C.E.
▪It’s an external type of treatment referred to as
anmo
▪Originally used to treat various children’s
diseases, as well as digestive complications
▪In 700 CE Tui Na was being taught in The
Imperial Medical College
The Technique of Tui Na

▪Encourages the flow of Qi


▪It’s an external technique
▪It’s a type of deep tissue massage to stimulate
acupunture points
▪Involves using various parts of the body to
apply pressure
The ancient practise of Tui Na
Benefits/Limitations

▪Leaves client feeling energized and improves


mental health
▪Helps treat many disorders such as soft
tissue injuries to many other kinds of ailments
▪Relieves syptoms from stress
Conclusion
Thanks to the development of the technique of Tui Na ....

▪More modern techniques have been developed


▪Theraputic ways to relieve symptoms without
medication

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