Chinese Meridian Massage

Hands On Healing

A meridian massage is a form of massage therapy based on the theories of traditional Chinese medicine. Also known in China as “tuina”, it is widely practiced in hospitals in China as an adjunct treatment along with other forms of Chinese medicine for many diseases.

Tuina describes the various hand forms used to stimulate related acupuncture points, channels and muscles of the body.

Our Chinese medicine practitioners may integrate meridian massage into your treatment plan together with acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine.

However, a meridian massage can also be used alone to improve circulation and relax tense muscles.

What to expect from a meridian massage?

Our meridian massage practitioners are experienced at finding tension in your body and identifying which acupuncture meridians are excessive, deficient or stagnant.

Stagnation and imbalances in the acupuncture channels and their related internal organs are the source of many physical symptoms according to Chinese medicine.

During a meridian massage treatment, your body’s meridians and points are stimulated through touch, comfortable pressure and manipulative techniques (instead of needles) to improve circulation, promote healing and relieve symptoms such as tension and pain.

Together with traditional Chinese medicine, meridian massage treats each person as a whole, not just the individual parts of their physical body.