Massage - Tuina - The words Tui Na translate into "push-grasp" or "poke-pinch" in Chinese. It is an integral part of TCM and is part of formal training in Oriental medicines schools. Tuina is a series of pressing, tapping, and kneading with palms, fingers, knuckles or implements that help the body to remove blockages along the meridians to stimulate the flow of Qi and Blood and promote healing. Tuina's massage-like techniques range from light stroking to deep-tissue work. Clinical practitioners often use herbal liniment and plasters to aid in the healing process. Tuina is affective for both acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions, as well as many non-musculoskeletal conditions
Massage - Swedish massage - Swedish massage uses five basic strokes: effleurage, petrissage, tapotement, friction and vibration. Respectively these translate to light touch, kneading, rhythmic tapping, compression and vibration. These techniques are used with varying degrees of pressure to manipulate soft tissue reducing pain and joint stiffness and improving circulation. Other benefits of massage include, reduced anxiety and depression, temporarily reduced blood pressure, heart rate, and can improve sleep.