Tuina
Tuina Bodywork + Acupuncture
Experience the deeply restorative power of Tuina bodywork and acupuncture, a transformative treatment that combines hands-on therapeutic massage with the balancing effects of acupuncture to restore the natural flow of energy throughout the body. This integrative approach from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) addresses both the physical and energetic roots of pain, tension, and imbalance — helping you feel grounded, revitalized, and renewed from the inside out.
Tuina (pronounced “twee-nah”) is an ancient Chinese therapeutic bodywork technique that uses rhythmic massage, acupressure, stretching, and gentle mobilization to stimulate the body’s meridians and energy pathways. Unlike traditional Western massage, Tuina is designed not only to relax muscles but to activate the body’s self-healing mechanisms. It helps to release stagnation, improve circulation, reduce inflammation, and guide energy (Qi) back into proper flow.
Following Tuina, your treatment is complemented by a personalized acupuncture session tailored to your body’s needs that day. The acupuncture component enhances and extends the effects of the bodywork by opening energetic channels, calming the nervous system, and supporting deeper internal balance. Together, these two modalities work synergistically — Tuina prepares the body by freeing tension and moving Qi, while acupuncture guides the energy to settle and restore equilibrium.
This combination is especially effective for:
Chronic pain and muscle tension
Neck, shoulder, and back stiffness
Headaches or TMJ tension
Stress, anxiety, or nervous system dysregulation
Digestive or sleep disturbances
Postural or movement imbalances
During your session, you’ll experience a flow between active and deeply restorative techniques — from focused manual therapy to moments of stillness and energetic reset through acupuncture. Each treatment is customized to your body’s presentation and rhythm, leaving you with an overall sense of calm, openness, and vitality.
Beyond pain relief, clients often describe feeling lighter, more centered, and more at ease after this treatment — as if the body and mind are finally working together again. With regular sessions, Tuina and acupuncture help retrain the nervous system, improve posture and movement, and sustain lasting harmony in the musculoskeletal and energetic systems.
If you’re seeking a natural and holistic therapy for pain relief, stress reduction, or body realignment, this integrated Tuina + Acupuncture treatment offers the perfect blend of hands-on healing and energetic restoration.
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Southern Serenity Acupuncture
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