Cupping, Gua Sha & Tuina Massage
Cupping, Gua Sha and Tuina Massage are all forms of therapeutic bodywork used in Traditional Chinese Medicine treatments. Both vigorous and soothing, gentle, and firm, these manual techniques directly affect the body and its systems. Many patients find these treatments very relaxing, even falling asleep during them, while others feel invigorated, limber and alert.
Each technique can be used in conjunction with each other or with acupuncture treatments to provide relief and enhance each other’s effects.
Our clinic is open for in-person and virtual appointments. To schedule an appointment with our Urban Wellness team please give us a call or book online.
Cupping, Gua Sha & Tuina Massage
Cupping, Gua Sha and Tuina Massage are all forms of therapeutic bodywork used in Traditional Chinese Medicine treatments. Both vigorous and soothing, gentle, and firm, these manual techniques directly affect the body and its systems. Many patients find these treatments very relaxing, even falling asleep during them, while others feel invigorated, limber and alert.
Each technique can be used in conjunction with each other or with acupuncture treatments to provide relief and enhance each other’s effects.
Our clinic is open for in-person and virtual appointments. To schedule an appointment with our Urban Wellness team please give us a call or book online.
Cupping
- Cupping uses small glass or silicone cups as suction devices that are placed on the skin to disperse and break up stagnation by drawing congested blood, Qi, or other humors to the surface.
- Cupping is much like the inverse of massage; instead of applying pressure to muscles, the cups create a gentle vacuum to pull them upward.
- Once the desired suction has been achieved, the cups can be gently moved across the skin or held in place.
- Cupping can be an effective technique to treat pain and inflammation as it disperses congested lymph, circulates fluids, releases heat, and returns mobility back to the body.
Gua Sha (pronounced “gwaa-shaa”)
- Gua Sha is a manual technique which uses a smooth sided instrument made from jade, quartz, or metal along with a lubricant such as massage oil to stimulate specific areas of the body.
- Gua sha can be used on the face, but also on other parts of the body such as the back, neck, scalp, and limbs.
- Gua sha promotes the smooth movement of Qi throughout the body. By using long strokes with the appropriate amount of pressure gua sha, aims to break-up and loosen tight fascia and connective tissues improving movement, circulation and reducing pain.
Gua Sha (pronounced “gwaa-shaa”)
- Gua Sha is a manual technique which uses a smooth sided instrument made from jade, quartz, or metal along with a lubricant such as massage oil to stimulate specific areas of the body.
- Gua sha can be used on the face, but also on other parts of the body such as the back, neck, scalp, and limbs.
- Gua sha promotes the smooth movement of Qi throughout the body. By using long strokes with the appropriate amount of pressure gua sha, aims to break-up and loosen tight fascia and connective tissues improving movement, circulation and reducing pain.
Tuina (pronounced “twee-nah”)
- Tuina is a system of massage that includes acupressure, assisted stretching/traction and joint mobilizations, as well as diverse manipulations, specific to your needs and treatment.
- The practitioner may use therapeutic oils, salves, tinctures, or ointments to areas of pain or discomfort.
- Tuina is not a form of register massage therapy and is based on TCM’s goal of treating the root cause and not just the symptoms.
Instead of using needles, Tuina utilizes a variety of bodywork techniques to achieve the same ends.
Each bodywork session is unique to your needs. After the intake, the practitioner will assemble the most appropriate strategy to specifically help you achieve your therapeutic goals.
Achieve your optimal level of health
Our clinic is open for in-person and virtual appointments.