Tui na (pronounced “twee-nah”), is the “third branch” of traditional Chinese medicine alongside acupuncture and herbal therapy, is one of the oldest documented forms of therapeutic bodywork, with roots tracing back over 2,300 years to ancient Chinese texts.
This dynamic, hands-on practice targets the body’s meridians—channels through which qi (vital energy), blood, and fluids flow—using many different techniques including deep tissue manipulation, rolling and kneading, acupressure on trigger points, joint mobilizations and rotations, passive stretching, vibrating or shaking motions, and even diagnostic palpation to release stagnation, correct imbalances, and restore harmony.
Highly effective for musculoskeletal issues like acute or chronic joint, bone, muscle, and tendon pain from injuries, surgeries, repetitive strain, or stress; it also supports digestive disorders (such as IBS or bloating), respiratory conditions, gynecological concerns, and emotional disharmonies like anxiety, insomnia, or fatigue by harmonizing the interplay of mind, body, and spirit.
Traditionally performed on fully clothed clients—loose, comfortable pants and a shirt recommended for optimal joint mobility and range-of-motion work—a session feels invigorating and purposeful, blending firm pressure with fluid movements for immediate relief, enhanced flexibility, and a profound sense of balance that lingers. It’s often integrated with fire cupping, or infrared sauna for amplified results. I look forward to working with you!

Fire cupping is a traditional healing practice rooted in Chinese medicine and other ancient systems, where flame creates a vacuum inside glass, bamboo, or ceramic cups placed on the skin. The brief application of fire (often using alcohol-soaked cotton) heats the air inside the cup, which contracts upon cooling to suction the skin and underlying tissues, drawing up stagnant blood, qi (vital energy), and fluids to release deep-seated imbalances along the body’s meridians.
Practiced for over 3,000 years in China, Egypt & Greece. Fire cupping comes in styles like dry cupping (static suction for tension relief), moving cupping (cups glided over oiled skin), or wet cupping (with minor incisions for bloodletting). It helps with circulation and lymphatic drainage, breaking adhesions and scar tissue, expelling pathogens like cold or dampness, and addressing pain from injuries, arthritis, or sciatica; respiratory conditions like asthma or colds; digestive issues; and emotional tensions manifesting as stress, anxiety, or insomnia.
In a session, the suction produces a warming, pulling sensation—intense yet therapeutic—with characteristic circular marks (“sha”) fading over days. Effects include immediate relaxation, improved mobility, and reduced inflammation, often combined with TuiNa massage, gua sha, moxa or infrared sauna for synergistic results.

Gua sha is a traditional East Asian healing technique from Chinese medicine that employs a smooth-edged tool—typically made from jade, rose quartz, bison horn, or other natural materials—to gently scrape or rub the skin’s surface in long, firm strokes. This action intentionally creates light, temporary bruising called “sha” (red or purple spots), which represents the release of stagnant blood, qi (vital energy), and fluids trapped beneath the skin along the body’s meridians.
Used for over 2,000 years in China, Vietnam, and others, gua sha targets areas to invigorate circulation, enhance blood and lymphatic flow, break down fascial adhesions and scar tissue, and expel pathogens like wind, cold, or dampness. It’s highly effective for relieving musculoskeletal pain (such as neck stiffness, headaches, or fibromyalgia), reducing inflammation, easing respiratory issues like coughs or asthma, alleviating digestive discomfort, and promoting radiant skin by draining puffiness and improving collagen production.
During a session, the scraping feels like a deep, invigorating massage—mildly intense but soothing—with immediate warmth and lightness afterward. Results often include better mobility and reduced tension.