TuiNa - Therapeutic Massage

Traditional Chinese form of therapeutic massage (Twee Nah)

What is TuiNa?

TuiNa (pronounced Twee Nah) is a traditional Chinese form of therapeutic massage. It is a deep tissue massage that uses the hands to massage muscles and press on key points on the body.

TuiNa is one of the four main branches of traditional Chinese medicine, along with acupuncture, Chinese herbs and Qigong.

The person receives the therapeutic massage fully clothed with a sheet over their body. It can be carried out lying down or in a seated position.

What are the benefits of TuiNa?

Benefits of practice at TuiNa Therapeutic massage include:

Pain and tension

TuiNa helps ease pain in back, shoulders, and neck, while relieving tightness in calves and improving joint mobility

Overall well-being

It supports better sleep, reduces stress and anxiety and strengthens the immune system

Recovery and circulation

TuiNa improves blood flow, and aids people recovering from chronic fatigue or long COVID.

Our practioners

Catalina

Long Covid and chronic fatigue syndrome significantly impacted my health and career at 60. What I expected to be a temporary break became a prolonged struggle with exhaustion, pain, and hopelessness. However, this suffering also led me to a new path. A friend introduced me to Tui Na, which helped me regain my energy and, more importantly, my life. I spent three years studying Tui Na in the UK, building a strong foundation in this healing art. Afterward, I traveled to Shanghai to exchange knowledge with local therapists and deepen my practice.

Margaret

My Journey with Tui Na: I have been practicing Tui Na since 2021. I committed myself to learning the art of Tui Na when I saw the transformative effect it had on Catalina when she was suffering from a severe case of long Covid. Since then, I have completed an advanced course in Tui Na practice and have studied Chinese medicine theory with Xian Tian College in Manchester. I am committed to deepening my understanding of how Tui Na uses the body's own healing power to promote well being, and the way in which it can accelerate recovery.

Treatments and prices

We offer a variety of treatments. Choose the one that best fits your needs and budget

1 hour TuiNa therapy (£50)

30 minutes TuiNa therapy (£30)

Testimonials

What our clients say

I've just had treatment with Catalina to relieve numbness in my scalp sustained after a fall and also addressed osteo arthritis in my left knee. I felt an immediate improvement after the first session and have continued to get more feeling back with further treatment. Catalina has given me a number of exercises to do for both my knee and scalp and thes are also reaping benefits. I would highly recommend Tuina massage, I've definitely had positive results.” JP

This was my first experience of Tuina and I'm hooked. It's been brilliant and has helped my health in new and different ways to other practices I have tried. Margaret is incredibly sensitive and intuitive to what I need and I highly recommend her and Tuina. I've had several sessions now and really feeling the benefits.” :-) JH

To my surprise & delight I can attest that the mini treatment offered by 2 advanced level practitioners of Tuina helped loosen up - considerably - my painful arthritic hip. They worked deftly + sensitively using several techniques to relax the body & then stimulate blood flow to the hip joint. By the end of the 20 minute session, the outward movement of my knee had increased by 30% without any pain. I was impressed with the improvement in such little time & will be seeking out a practitioner in South Wales. I would urge anyone with painful joints to try this method.” MB

This really is the most profound experience. I felt like 'me' again. I would recommend this type of massage to everyone as it is non invasive, healing and VERY good.” MMB

My experience with Catalina was very positive. I have Tendinitis in my right arm and after a long time with pain and very limited movement of it, after the first session I already felt a significant difference! Also that she explained to me what "Tuina" was, and what was causing the pain and preventing me from moving normally. She gave me confidence and hope for improvement, which is happening! I have already recommended it to several people, because I know they will find improvement!!” BQ

This really is the most profound experience. I felt like 'me' again. I would recommend this type of massage to everyone as it is non invasive, healing and VERY good.” MMB

Where are we?

10 Ousecliffe Gardens, York YO30 6LX (off Water End) Parking available

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