What is Tui na?
Based on the principles of traditional Chinese medicine, Tui Na (meaning "push-and-grasp" is a form of medical massage that pays an important role in the Chinese healing arts. Like acupuncture, this ancient therapy both treats and prevents disease by applying primarily manual methods to remove obstructions in the energy pathways of the body and promotes an increase in the body's vital energy. A rich variety of Tui Na techniques work to improve blood circulation, reduce the displacement of joints, enhance joint mobility, heal soft tissue injuries, improve the functions of the internal organs, regulate the nerves, and flush cellular tissues.

Why should I attend?
Of all traditional Chinese medicine practices, the ancient therapy of Tui Na blends most easily with the paradigms of modern medicine, since it involves work with anatomy, physiology, pathology, kinesiology and biomechanics. While Tui Na is not yet recognized abroad as widely as acupuncture, it will undoubtedly soon come to be appreciated as powerfully effective, safe, and comfortable therapy used by people all over the world. This is your chance to be introduced to this powerful technique. This class is open to the public with special benefit and CE's for doctors of chiropractic, acupuncturists, Oriental medicine practitioners and massage therapists.