Tui-Na is traditionally described as restoring vitality and qi to the blood. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), when our qi/blood/vitality is healthy and strong, then we are without disease of all kinds, including physical, mental, emotional, energetic, and spiritual. Therefore, if you have physical pain, anxiety, overthinking, aggression, any undesirable symptom, then you do not have an optimized flow of qi/blood/vitality. Any TCM treatment is incredibly comprehensive (and super fascinating!) and can include ~Looking at what time of day you experience your symptoms the most (look up “body clock tcm” to learn more) ~Determining which organs may be energetically or emotionally imbalanced by looking at which emotions you experience too much of or not enough of ~Rebalancing the hemispheres of your brain by observing your expression of yin and yang, masculine qualities and feminine qualities, structure and flexibility ~Regulating a dysregulated nervous system by reprogramming your body to a state of ease and flow Sooo… how do we do this? Tui-Na, appropriately named, stands for “push-pull/lift/grasp.” Usually done fully clothed, unless muscle cupping is requested or recommended, Tui-Na techniques include a lot of compression, brushing, traction, stretching, joint-mobility, acupressure, and reflexology. The techniques in first two steps of a session begin slowly and eventually become more swift (although most people fall asleep during this time). You can think of these swift movements as opening up your muscle tissues and energy pathways, preparing your body for treatment, and “breaking up” stuck energy, emotions, and pain. Lastly, and for most of the session, are a variety of techniques to rebalance, reharmonize, and reprogram your body, which include targeting your emotions, mindset, spirit, and energy. These techniques include acupressure, reflexology, and optionally: Reiki, muscle cupping, and others listed at the top of the page. I always begin treatments with a guided meditation. This helps you to transition from whatever your day has held and into treatment mode. I've found that my clients relax more deeply beginning this way, so that the treatment can work more thoroughly. Then we continue with the Tui-Na style that you've requested, whether that's for relaxation, recovery, or deep tissue work.