Tui Na (pron. twee na) is the bodywork system of Chinese medicine, also known as Chinese medical massage, and has been in use for over 2000 years.​

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Tui Na treats and prevents disease by using diagnostic techniques to identify tension, damage, weakness and imbalances in the soft tissues, joint alignments & the bodies regulatory processes, and by applying therapeutic massage techniques and manipulations to the body, stimulating the repair and re-alignment of the tissues, and a return to normal function.

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Within treatments, cupping, acupuncture and moxa (heat) are also commonly used as well as topical herbal medicine in the form of oils, lotions and liniments.

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Tui Na shares the same principles of meridians and points as traditional acupuncture, though places more focus on the realignment of the connective tissues of the body, so is great for musculoskeletal injuries and issues.

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Tui Na is commonly used to:

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• Repair both acute & chronic musculoskeletal injuries​

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• Alleviate asthma & breathing difficulties

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• Regulate digestive disorders

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• Regulate menstruation

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By focussing on:

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• Breaking down scar tissue and adhesions

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• Realigning the tissues and joints, and lubricating the joints

 

• Repairing soft tissue damage

 

• Strengthening the immune system

 

• Regulating the flow of blood and qi

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• Accelerating healing

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• Calming the mind

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• Reducing the risk of recurring injuries

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• Releasing the chest & diaphragm & rooting the breath

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• Regulating smooth movement throughout the digestive process

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I hold a Tui Na diploma, having trained under Rob Aspell with Xian Tian College, with insurance from Balens.

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If you would like to book an appointment, or to discuss treatment contact me at james@zhenqi.co.uk

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I run a clinic at Port O' Leith Boxing Gym, Craighall Road, Edinburgh, EH6 4RR (directions).

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Treatments are £65 for initial consultation & treatment (Member offers are available for Port O' Leith Boxing & Edinburgh Tai Chi members)