About
Tui Na (pronounced twee-nah) is a traditional Chinese medical massage that combines rhythmic pressure, stretching, and joint manipulation to restore balance and vitality throughout the body. Rooted in the same principles as acupuncture and herbal medicine, Tui Na works along the meridians and acupoints to encourage the smooth flow of Qi (vital energy), release tension, and promote healing.
Unlike conventional massage, Tui Na is both therapeutic and diagnostic. It can be used to address musculoskeletal pain, stiffness, poor circulation, and postural imbalances, as well as internal conditions such as digestive issues, fatigue, and stress. Treatments are tailored to your individual constitution and may vary in pressure and technique depending on what is needed — from gentle, flowing movements to more invigorating stimulation.
Whether used as a standalone therapy or alongside acupuncture and herbal medicine, Tui Na is a deeply restorative treatment that reconnects the body and mind, helping to release stagnation, restore movement, and support overall wellbeing.
At Riverside Natural Health Centre, our Tui Na service offers a therapeutic and holistic approach to healing through touch. Each session is tailored to your individual needs, whether you’re seeking relief from physical discomfort, emotional stress, or energetic imbalance.
Your practitioner will begin with a short consultation to understand your symptoms, posture, and energy flow. Using a blend of traditional techniques — including rolling, kneading, pressing, and stretching — they will work along your body’s meridian pathways and acupressure points to release stagnation, improve circulation, and restore balance.
Tui Na can be both relaxing and deeply therapeutic. It is suitable for treating musculoskeletal issues such as back pain, neck tension, joint stiffness, and sciatica, as well as supporting conditions like anxiety, insomnia, digestive disorders, and chronic fatigue.
Whether used on its own or integrated with acupuncture and herbal therapy, our Tui Na treatments are grounded in care, precision, and the wisdom of classical Chinese medicine.
“When the heart is at ease, the body is healthy.”
— Chinese Proverb
Your Tui Na appointment at Riverside Natural Health Centre is designed to be both therapeutic and restorative. At the start of your session, your practitioner will carry out a brief consultation to understand your health concerns, physical discomforts, and energy levels. This ensures the treatment is tailored specifically to your needs and constitution.
You are welcome to undress to your own level of comfort — some clients prefer to remain fully clothed in loose, comfortable clothing, while others choose to uncover specific areas to allow more direct access during treatment. Your practitioner will always prioritise your privacy and dignity, using draping where necessary.
Tui Na involves a variety of hands-on techniques — including kneading, rolling, stretching, and acupressure — applied along meridians and key points to release muscular tension, improve circulation, and restore the smooth flow of Qithroughout the body.
Appointments typically last between 45 and 60 minutes, and many people leave feeling both physically lighter and emotionally more balanced. Your practitioner may also offer simple aftercare guidance or Traditional Chinese Medicine insights to help maintain the effects of your session.
James Screeton is a qualified acupuncturist and somatic practitioner with a deep commitment to holistic, body-centred healing. Trained in Traditional Chinese Medicine and contemporary somatic approaches, James offers treatments that honour both the physical and emotional dimensions of wellbeing. His practice is grounded in attentiveness, compassion, and clinical precision, supporting individuals with issues ranging from musculoskeletal pain and stress to trauma and energy imbalance. With a calm and grounded presence, James creates a therapeutic space where people feel seen, supported, and empowered to heal.
What is Tui Na?
Tui Na is a form of traditional Chinese medical massage that uses rhythmic techniques like kneading, rolling, pressing, and stretching to balance the flow of Qi and improve overall wellbeing. It’s both a physical and energetic therapy, grounded in the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Do I need to undress for the treatment?
You are welcome to undress to your own level of comfort. Many clients remain fully clothed in loose, comfortable clothing, while others choose to uncover areas where direct work is beneficial. Your practitioner will ensure your privacy and use draping where appropriate.
Is Tui Na similar to other types of massage?
Tui Na shares some similarities with physiotherapy and deep tissue massage but is distinct in its diagnostic approach and energetic focus. It works along meridians and acupuncture points, not just muscles, and may include joint mobilisation and acupressure.
What conditions can Tui Na help with?
Tui Na is commonly used for musculoskeletal pain, back and neck tension, joint stiffness, sciatica, headaches, digestive issues, fatigue, anxiety, and more. It is also excellent as a supportive therapy alongside acupuncture and herbal medicine.
Does Tui Na hurt?
Tui Na can be deep and invigorating at times, but it should never be painful. Your practitioner will always work within your comfort level and adapt the intensity of the treatment to your needs and preferences.
How will I feel after a session?
Most people feel deeply relaxed, with improved mobility and a sense of emotional clarity or calm. Some may feel temporarily tired or experience mild soreness in areas that have been worked, which typically resolves within a day or two.
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