Tui Na Traditional Chinese Massage

Mark Collins BA(Hons), Dip Tui Na, Cert Medical Qigong, Cert Ear Acupuncture (Detox), MChTA, Member of Complementary Therapists Association
Mark currently practises at the Courtyard Clinic, Dursley and Gloucester Natural Therapies Clinic and is sometimes able to do home visits.

Tui Na (pronounced `twee nah') means "push and grasp". It is an ancient healing art of traditional chinese medicine (together with acupuncture, herbal medicine and Chi Kung) and is over 4,000 years old. Mark initially trained with Maria Mercati, the leading exponent of Tui Na and Oriental Therapies in the west, at the Bodyharmonics Oriental Bodywork Centre, in 2004.

Tui Na works on energy channels and acu-points as in acupuncture, but uses the body instead of needles, to generate and balance the flow of energy (chi).

In China it is used in hospitals as a medical massage to treat most common ailments. Tui Na provides complete stimulation of the body's entire musculo-skeletal system, as well as all the internal organs.

Tui Na uses a wide variety of techniques, many of these being quite vigorous, robust and unique, focusing pressure on the acupoints and meridians.

Benefits of a Tui Na treatment

* Stimulates the flow of energy (chi), blood & bodily fluids, releasing blockages, which cause a build up of toxins, pain and possibly swelling.
* Works holistically to realign the body, not only on the muscles and joints but at a deeper level.
* Releases deep levels of tension and trauma from connective tissues, being very effective for treating stress.
* Excellent for treating chronic pain.
* Breaks down knotted or scar tissue, speeding recovery time from injuries and helping to maintain flexibility.
* Boosts the immune system.
* Leaves the patient in a state of deep physical & mental relaxation, revitalised and with a sense of wellbeing

Excellent For Treating

* Neck pain/stiffness
* Back pain/stiffness
* Shoulder pain/frozen shoulder
* Sciatica
* Tennis elbow/Tendonitis
* RSI/Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
* Head aches/migraines
* Arthritis
* Insomnia
* Stress/fatigue
* IBS
* Emotional problems/depression
* Sports injuries
& all muscle-skeletal conditions and most common ailments.

Cost £35 - £50 per session

Testimonials

"After straining my wrist moving furniture it was painful for months and going to see a sports therapist and a chiropractor did not help. I was amazed that it was nearly completely better after one treatement from Mark and completely healed after a further two. He also did some great work on my stiff neck." Housing Officer, Female, 52

"After suffering from anxiety and stress I found the Tui Na Massage treatment so relaxing that I went intergalactic, like nothing I had experienced before - very powerful and rejuvenating." Festival Worker, 34

"I just wanted to phone you to say that the work you did on my strained calf and the advice you gave me was spot on. After having trouble walking yesterday when I came to see you, I can now put most of my weight on that leg." Visitor to WWF Open day, Male, 75

"That treatement was really powerful. It felt like it was working right through from the front to the back of the body" Massage Therapist, Female, 51

"After sufferring from ME type sympton, severe fatigue and aches, that treatment was so powerful, it has really helped" Nurse, Female, 37

"My back feels so much looser now after these massages, fantastic" Builder, Male, 43

"I have had a lot of massages including in some of the best spas all over the world, but that really was one of the best ones I have had" Human Resources Director, Female, 37

"That was an amazing massage, I did not realise my muscles were that tight, such a pity you do not live nearer London so I could get regular treatments" Capoeira Martial Artist, Male, 25

"That's great. I feel really ready to start my sponsored cycle ride from Lands End to John O' Groats next week" Male, 48

"My injured shoulder, which had been really bothering me, feels fine now after that one treatment" Student, Female, 19

Press Articles

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Gloucester Citizen, 17th April 2010