Acupressure (Tui Na), Downtown Vancouver, BC

A combination of various hand techniques with Acupuncture on specific pressure points to help improve blood flow while helping establish a peaceful flow of qi throughout the body, helping bring the body back to balance. If you are dealing with physical or emotional stress, see us in downtown Vancouver to see how an acupressure treatment can help relieve it and get you back into better health.

Below is more about Acupressure; if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact one of our Acupuncturists.

Acupuncturist in professional attire inserting needles for a back treatment, on a patient lying face down.

What is Tui Na?

Tui Na (pronounced twee-nah) is the external treatment method within Chinese medicine. Tui means to "push," while Na is to "Grasp." The techniques of Tui Na can be documented as far back as 2500 years ago in The Yellow Emperor's Classic of Internal Medicine. In modern times, it is used in more common treatments like Shiatsu and Swedish Massage. Tui Na version, often used with Acupuncture, is a mix of Moxibustion and Cupping Therapy. 


What Are The Benefits of Tui Na?

Tui Na helps in acute and chronic muscular pain conditions and is an effective method for health conditions especially effective for:

  • joint pain

  • arthritis

  • sciatica

  • pain in the back, neck, and shoulders

  • insomnia

  • headaches/migraines


Treatment can be either firm or gentle and involves eight basic techniques used in Tui Na:

  • palpating (mo)

  • rejoining (jie)

  • opposing (duan)

  • lifting (ti)

  • pressing (an)

  • kneading (mo)

  • pushing (tui)

  • holding (na)

As with other Traditional Chinese Medicine treatments, Tui Na may prevent problems, not just correct them. Keeping the body's energy balanced maintains physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

Your First Consultation Experience

The combined treatment of Tui Na followed by Acupuncture effectively clears blocked meridians. Depending on individual needs, your practitioner will consult with you to find out more about you before recommending the best course of action in a therapy that best aligns with your healing goals.

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Take the first step on your journey to optimal health and wellness. Book an appointment with one of our practitioners today. We are here to help you achieve your health goals, reduce pain, and improve your quality of life.

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