Dating back several millennia, Chinese massage is one of the four branches of Chinese medicine, along with acupuncture. Chinese massage, often practiced to relax and relax your muscles, also has some virtues and therapeutic benefits. Indeed, the main purpose of this massage is to harmonize the Qi, or “vital energy”, of the body. Thus, Chinese massage fights against pain, ailments (colds, constipation, migraines, etc.) while stimulating blood circulation and the immune system. Usually practiced in a salon, Chinese massage lasts on average between 30 and 90 minutes depending on the needs of the patient, for a price that varies between 50 and 70 €.
However, there are some contraindications for Chinese massage. Indeed, the Tui Na massage is not recommended for people suffering from skin problems (dermatosis, wounds, etc.), joint inflammation, fever, infectious disease or heart problems.
The oil is an integral part of a massage, since the product will help nourish the skin while relaxing the muscles. Thus, for a Chinese massage, several possibilities are available to you. First of all, choose natural and pure oils enhanced with essential oils for a delicate fragrance. Thus, you can move towards a virgin vegetable oil, such as sweet almond, walnut, sesame, or grapeseed oil, by supplementing it with essential oil of fine lavender, sandalwood, sweet orange or pink. Note that a massage oil must be stored away from air, heat and light, while avoiding exposure to the sun. Massage oils can easily be made at home, with the desired ingredients, available in organic stores or specialized online sites.
With more than 300 possible movements, the Chinese massage can truly adapt according to the needs of the client. Depending on the ailments evoked and the necessary harmonization, the Tui Na massage will be able to target strategic points to energize the body. Among the most common techniques, we find the Zhenfa, representing the movements in rapid vibration of the fingertips, and the Gunfa, using the practice of the "roll" to dissolve the energetic obstructions. Also, acupressure, consisting of maintaining pressure with the fingers on the acupuncture points requested. Some Chinese massage movements can even be practiced at home with friction movements and tapping on the arms, legs and back.
