Tui Na Massage

Recognised by

WHO · Integrative Medicine

Certified

ACSS · ERS No. 39558

Location

Marquês de Pombal, Lisbon

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Personalised Diagnosis

Every session begins with a TCM assessment — tongue, pulse and clinical history — to identify the energetic patterns underlying the client’s condition. The technique and pressure applied are always tailored to this diagnosis.

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Working from Outside In

Unlike superficial relaxation massage, Tui Na acts on the deep structures — meridians, organs and connective tissue. It both prevents and treats conditions, improving physical and psychological wellbeing simultaneously.

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Complement to TCM

Tui Na is particularly powerful when combined with acupuncture — the needles open the meridians while the massage sustains and deepens the therapeutic effect. It can also be used alone as a complete treatment in its own right.

Mind, Body and Emotions

Tui Na promotes the balance of mind, body and emotions — addressing the deep interconnection between physical tension and emotional state that is central to Chinese Medicine’s understanding of health. Anxiety, irritability and mental fatigue respond particularly well to Tui Na protocols that calm the Shen (spirit).

Vital Energy (Qi)

Tui Na strengthens the body’s vital energy — tonifying Qi deficiencies that manifest as chronic fatigue, low immunity or poor recovery. By stimulating the flow through the meridians, it restores the body’s natural capacity for self-regulation and regeneration.

Immune System

Regular Tui Na boosts the immune system by strengthening Wei Qi — the defensive energy that circulates on the body’s surface. This makes it particularly valuable for those prone to recurrent infections, seasonal illness or reduced immune resilience after periods of stress or exhaustion.

Lung Capacity

Tui Na increases lung capacity and supports respiratory function through work on specific thoracic and dorsal points linked to the Lung meridian. It is particularly indicated for people with chronic respiratory conditions, reduced breathing depth or frequent shortness of breath.

Musculoskeletal Structure

Tui Na strengthens and realigns the musculoskeletal structure — releasing muscle tension, improving joint mobility and promoting connective tissue repair. It is highly effective in conditions such as neck and back pain, frozen shoulder, sciatica, repetitive strain injuries and post-surgical rehabilitation.

Pain Management

Chronic and acute pain conditions — back pain, neck pain, headaches, migraines, sciatica, joint pain and neuropathic pain. Tui Na addresses both the local symptom and its energetic root cause.

Stress & Burnout

Chronic stress, anxiety, mental exhaustion and burnout. Tui Na regulates the nervous system, reduces cortisol and creates a profound sense of restoration that goes beyond ordinary relaxation.

Sports Recovery

Accelerated recovery between training sessions, prevention and treatment of sports injuries, reduction of post-exercise muscle soreness, and improved flexibility and joint mobility.

Digestive Health

Irritable bowel syndrome, bloating, constipation, slow digestion and other functional digestive conditions. Abdominal Tui Na protocols directly regulate Spleen and Stomach Qi.

Sleep Disorders

Insomnia, disturbed sleep and difficulty falling asleep. Tui Na calms the Shen (spirit), regulates the Heart and Kidney meridians, and restores the conditions for deep, restorative sleep.

Paediatrics

Paediatric Tui Na is a specialised, needle-free approach for children — highly effective for colic, digestive issues, recurrent infections, sleep difficulties and developmental support. Safe from birth.

Musculoskeletal Pain

A systematic review published in the Journal of Pain Research confirmed that Tui Na significantly reduces chronic neck and lower back pain, with outcomes comparable to physiotherapy and superior to passive rest. The combination of Tui Na with acupuncture produced the strongest results.

Nervous System Regulation

Research published in Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine demonstrated that Tui Na activates the parasympathetic nervous system, lowers cortisol and reduces sympathetic tone — explaining its profound effects on stress, anxiety and sleep quality.

Paediatric Efficacy

Multiple Chinese clinical studies and reviews confirm the safety and efficacy of paediatric Tui Na for functional digestive disorders, recurrent respiratory infections and sleep disturbances in children — with no adverse effects reported in appropriately trained practitioners.

Circulatory Benefits

Studies confirm that Tui Na improves local and systemic microcirculation, accelerates lactic acid clearance from muscles, and promotes lymphatic drainage — making it a clinically valuable tool in sports medicine, post-surgical rehabilitation and lymphoedema management.