Oriental Massage Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is grounded in thousands of years of clinical practice. In modern China, western therapies are used alongside traditional ones, and often in conjunction. There is a lot that may be learned from their view of health.

TCM views the body as a mini ecosystem, with the mind and body being intimately connected. The goal is to ensure free movement of blood, body fluids, and Qi, or vital energy, to all parts of the body. When this movement is impeded, by injuries or stressors, an imbalance occurs and will, over time, lead to disease.

When blockages to the flow of Qi are released, the body’s internal ability to heal itself is strengthened.

Traditional Chinese Medicine practices, such as, acupressure is often used for balancing energy using a technique based on the same ideas as acupuncture. Acupressure involves placing physical pressure by hand, elbow, or with the aid of various devices on different acupuncture points on the surface of the body. These practices are used without oil using small, circular motions of fingers or palms, and acupressure, for balancing energy.