Tui Na Massage
Tui Na Massage in Brooklyn, NY
Tui na massage, also called tuina massage (pronounced twee-nah), is a powerful form of Chinese medical bodywork that is used for a variety of conditions. Used in China for over 5,000 years, tui na massage focuses on establishing a harmonious flow of the qi, or healthy energy, through the meridian channels by making use of rhythmic compression techniques. Tuina massage is based on the same Oriental medical principles as acupuncture and is often used in conjunction with other treatment modalities, like acupuncture and cupping, to achieve optimal health for the client.
What is Tuina Massage?
Massage tui na originated in ancient China, and is now considered one of the oldest systems of bodywork. Tuina wellness massage is one of the four main traditional Chinese Medicine branches, with others being qi gong, Chinese herbal medicine, and acupuncture. Tui na practitioners generally use their fingers, hands, elbows, knees, or feet to apply pressure, kneading, stretching, and rolling to special body areas. Tuina massage aims to restore the healthy balance within the patient’s body and promote a healthy positive energy flow within the body by applying pressure to specific muscle groups, nerves, meridians, and acupoints to remove the blockages that the practitioner identifies.
How Tui Na Massage Works?
Similarly to acupuncture, the Chinese tuina massage uses acupoints and energy meridians to promote a healthy qi (energy) and improve the blood flow in your body. However, unlike acupuncture, asian massage tuina uses applied pressure and manual manipulation instead of needles to stimulate the same 12 body points. It is believed that if the qi is blocked or not flowing properly, the result may be pain or a variety of illnesses, so tuina massage specialists focus on massaging the patient’s tendons and muscles to directly impact and improve the flow of qi at different acupoints. For a maximum result, many patients choose to utilize other treatment modalities that use the same principles of TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine).
Tui Na Massage Benefits at Pulse Acupuncture
Tuina Chinese massage therapy uses safe and effective techniques to treat a variety of illnesses and pains. For example, tui na massage techniques can be used to treat:
- neck pain;
- lower back pain;
- migraines and headaches.
Additionally, Tuina massage offers benefits such as improved blood circulation, relief from certain diabetic symptoms, and a reduction in inflammation. On top of that, tui na massage therapy showed positive results when treating mental health conditions like depression and anxiety. This massage technique can also promote relaxation, reduce stress and provide insomnia relief. Conditions such as IBS, digestive and respiratory conditions, and sports injuries are also successfully treated by the tui na massage techniques. Though more research is needed, tui na massage is generally considered a great alternative to conventional medicine to treat a wide variety of conditions.
Tuina Massage in Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Tui na massage, complemented by techniques like Gua Sha, is all about maintaining both physical and mental health balance. Pulse Acupuncture center utilizes the many TCM massage techniques, including Gua Sha, in order to restore the body’s balance with the most qualified professionals in the field. Marina Doktorman is a tui na massage and Gua Sha Brooklyn based specialist with over 20 years of experience within the TCM field who has been providing successful treatment to many clients. The tui na massage and Gua Sha treatments at Pulse Acupuncture in Williamsburg, New York, will leave you feeling relaxed and full of positive energy at the same time, and can offer a plethora of health benefits. For pricing and booking information, please visit: https://pulseacu.janeapp.com/
About the Practitioner
Marina Doktorman was born in Ukraine and immigrated to United States at the age of 15. She received her B.A. degree in Psychology from Long Island University, Brooklyn, NY in 1997. Marina Doktorman, L.Ac, Dipl.Ac., is a nationally board certified acupuncturist since 2001 and licensed in NY and NJ states. She first worked in NYC in a multi-specialty clinic before establishing her private practice in 2005, in Clifton, NJ.
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What Our Patients Say
from the moment i arrive, she meets me with care: making eye contact, asking how i’m doing, and offering thoughtful options based on how my body is feeling that day. it’s clear she brings together a wide range of modalities, from sports massage to vagus nerve activation to thai massage and five element theory, and tailors the session to exactly what’s needed.
i always leave feeling more open, less tense, and more connected to myself. there’s something incredibly intentional and skillful about the way she works, she’s not just going through a routine; she’s reading the body in real time.
her professionalism, warmth, and deep presence make her an absolute gift to the pulse team. i can’t recommend her enough.
She always seems to pick up on my mood without me saying a word. On days when I feel chatty, she’s warm and engaging. And when I need quiet and stillness, she creates a silent space. I always leave feeling lighter, looser, and completely recharged.
If you’re looking for someone who truly understands both the body and the person, she’s the one!
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