Tuina/Guasha
TUI-NA: A method of treatment using massage techniques. The massage techniques are used to stimulate and balance the meridians of the body, resulting in a better flow of Qi and Blood, thus relaxing and stimulating the whole person.
GUA-SHA: A method of treating stagnation or problems of local pain by scraping the area with a ceramic spoon. The scraping is done after covering the area with massage oil to create less friction. The scraping breaks up the stagnation, which is causing the pain, and results in discoloration of the skin. This discoloration, though not attractive, is in no way painful to the patient.
