Chinese Massage therapy is a medical therapy with various practical manipulations applied to certain locations on the body used to prevent and treat illness. Clinical trials have proved that Chinese massage has an effect on blood component, oxygen in local tissue, peripheral vessels and endorphins in the blood. Treatment Massage is usually 25 minutes and involves more deep tissue massage, removing adhesion and blockages while stimulating the movement of Qi and blood to heal the condition. Our Healthcare Massage is a one hour treatment from head to foot including reflexology. It has the function of improving the immune system, promoting smooth circulation and stress relief. As a regular health maintenance regime it keeps your body in good shape and in good health.
Chinese
reflexology is the massaging of areas on the feet that correspond to the organs
of the body. By applying pressure to these areas it is possible to regulate
the function of the organs, clear toxins from the body and prevent illnesses
from developing.
Cupping is the treatment of disease by suction to the skin surface by attaching small jars in which a vacuum is created by introducing heat in the form of an ignited alcohol soaked cotton ball. The jars may be of bamboo or glass and in various sizes. The rims must be even and smooth. Rheumatism, painful joints, sprains, facial paralysis and asthma will be the indications for the cupping.
The
way of Manipulation is ignite a cotton ball soaked in 95% alcohol and hold in
forceps, thrust it inside the jar, remove it and swiftly cup the jar on the
selected area. The sucking up of the skin may generally be allowed to go on
for 10-15 minutes. To remove, let air into the jar by holding it in the right
hand and pressing the skin at the rim of the jar with the left.
It is not advisable to apply cupping to patients with high fever, convulsion, allergic skin disease, edema, or hemorrhagic tendency, or to the abdominal area of women during pregnancy. It is undesirable also to apply cupping at articulated areas where the surface is not smooth, on hairy areas or where the skin is loose. When applying cupping, be sure the fire is strong enough to create a vacuum. Hold the jar with the rim close to the local area and cup it to the skin swiftly and deftly. Therapeutic result depends on the sucking action The local area will show blood congestion after cupping, the bruise on the skin surface gradually disappearing within a few days. If minute blister form, they may also be absorbed after one of two days. However for any large blisters, it is advisable to drain the fluid with a sterilized syringe, and apply antibiotics.