tuina
what's tuina?
 Tuina massage is based on traditional Chinese medical theories (2500 year of clinical experience) & focus on pressure points & meridian channels | Western massage based on anatomy and scientific researches. - Tuina massage don't use oil & client don't need to undress, it's suitable in public | Western massages uses oil/lotion, client is usually nude and covered in between sheets. - Tuina massage have many techniques & variations, it's harder for beginners to learn & needs years of practice | Western massage have lesser techniques, and easy to learn, but due to limited techniques, western therapist are prone to injury, their average career spend is about 8 years. | Tuina is a method within the scope of practice of traditonal Chinese medicine for over 2500 years. It is a manual therapy for myofascial pain, joint conditions, postural imbalance, stress, sleep condition, etc.
Who should learn tuina:
- If you are a therapist on the go. (Corporate Events, Sports Events, Trade Shows, Hospitals, Rehab Clinics) - If you are interested in or studying Traditional Chinese Medicine (Acupuncture, Chinese Herbs) - If you are tired of analyzing the body by western anatomy and needs a new perspective. - If you are bored of effleurage or myofascial release, and want to find new ways to stimulate the body. - If you need Continue Education Unites (CEUs) Location: Our workshop will be host at West end of Toronto just 7 minutes walk from Kipling Subway Station & GO Station 10 Jopling Ave South, Toronto, Ontario M9B 3P5 [map] Coming from Pearson Airport Taxi - 12 minutes to our place $40 Bus #192 (TTC) - 14 minutes to Kipling Subway Station $2.75 Coming by train: VIA Rail | Amtrak Coming by bus: Greyhound | Coach What to bring: Just bring yourself in comfortable shoes & clothing. We will supply everything else for the class. You can check Toronto's weather forecast at weather.ca |