Chinese Massage

Chinese massage refers to two types of therapy Tuina and Zhiya. In combination, this therapy involves twisting, turning, pinching, rythmic stroking, pulling rubbing down and kneading the muscles, and can be used in conjunction with aromatherapy as is the case with Oriental Massage Galway (OMG). While this type of massage does relax the muscles and relieve stress, it’s main Therapeutic goal is tending to cure relieve pain or restore to health and heal the body.

Tuina

Tui na or Tuina (pronounced twee-na), is a push-and-pull method.

Zhiya

Zhi ya (pronounced zee yah) uses pinching and pressing, similar to reflexology.

Acupressure

Acupressure is the treatment of symptoms by applying pressure with the fingers and other vibrating devices to specific pressure points on the body. Compression consists of pressing and twisting motions that apply direct pressure to a patient. This pressure can alleviate muscle spasms and work out knots or stiffness. Compression also promotes blood circulation. Our Oriental massage therapists will focus on areas of soft tissue, pinching, and twisting the area. Usually applied to areas such as upper shoulders, this removes tensions and allows Qi movement through the meridians.

Effleurage

Effleurage is a rhythmic stroking when combined with friction is a technique like other massages. It involves rubbing or gliding motions, to realign muscles and dissolve knots or tension. Focusing on the axis of body parts such as shoulders and hips, massage therapists in places like OMG use joint manipulation which includes rotating and pulling motions to increase joint range and promotes flexibility of the spine and limbs.

Knead

To knead is to massage or rubdown as in the act of rubbing down, usually for relaxation or medicinal purposes. Massage therapists at Oriental Massage Galway create heat, by rubbing in circular motions on the area to warm the muscles up

Vibration

The masseuse therapist at our Oriental Massage practice in Galway will rock, shake, or vibrate an area to create force. This releases tension, improves gastrointestinal function, and removes stagnation, allowing the Qi to resume proper flow. Female massage therapists at our Oriental Massage Clinic depending on a variety of factors often use rolling pins, massage sticks and mechanical devices such as a vibrator used for massage that produces vibratory motion.