Chinese TCM & Moxibustion
Herbal therapy and Heat Therapy
Moxibustion and the use of dried herbal medicine is an essential part of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).
Combining heat therapy and the effective use of herbal medicine is as old as 4000 years. The moxa stick burning, often referred to as moxibustion, can be used in any form of massage therapy to enhance the effective release of tense muscles, a chronic inflammation or an acute injury. As any other form of TCM, special emphasis is placed on achieving full bodily harmony by balancing the various Meridian or Sen lines and allowing free flow of Chi. Importance is placed on using the yang Chi energy of the moxa stick (St John's wort or 'mugwort') plant to eliminate stagnant energy or blocked Chi. Moxibustion is a premier form of Chinese herbal medicine therapy within TCM Chinese medicine. The moxa stick is set aflame and then kept about 2cm from effective acupressure moxibustion points of the body, or at blocked chi points, for as long as 3 to 6 minutes at a time. The moxibustion can be repeated 3 or 4 times to total of about 20 minutes, or as needed.
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CNHC Registered and fully recognised by most insurance companies. The CNHC is a government sponsored registration body for complementary healthcare practitioners.
What can you expect?
Some complementary therapy benefits may include easing your pain, relieving fatigue, helping you to relax, lift your mood and give you a feeling of well being. Our therapeutic massage treatments are tailor made for your health needs and stress levels - it's up to you to decide: revitalize, repair, uplift & re-energize yourself, or de-stress and relax?
As our spectrum of professional knowledge, range of massage treatments and 26-years of expertise is so wide, you may gain benefits in many fields. This may further support you on your healing journey, alongside conventional medicine.
The Department of Health advises all GPs to direct patients seeking Masaage Therapy to seek out only CNHC (the Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council) registered therapists.
A highly acclaimed and very important UPGRADE* to TuiNa massage is the addition of Moxibustion. This mugwort stick Moxibustion smouldering moxa stick is extremely effective in alleviating muscular pain.
Chinese TCM Traditional Chinese Medicine, Moxibustion and Tuina Massage are recommended at any time of the year, as they actually promote a sense of balance and refreshing harmony.
Chinese TCM Client Testimonials:
"Philip helped me to release a complex childhood trauma that I had been struggling with all of my life. Philip is a gifted professional with exceptional healing abilities. I have the highest regard for the work he does and his authenticity."
Julie Traynor, Cardiff 15 April 2014 - on FreeIndex
"I have been having tui na (cupping) treatment over 2 years for some old chronic/ stress related injuries that I accumulated. However, when I moved to Cardiff, I did not know where I could continue my treatment. A friend suggested to visit City Marshall. I am very glad I did because after a single session I could see massive improvement on my shoulder pain. Moreover, Philip (the masseur) explained what was causing my injuries and what I could do at home to avoid the pain getting worse. I fully recommend his treatments and although they can seem pricey, he offers student discount and it is worth every penny."
Eralc Goghi Student Cardiff 27 March 2014 - on Google+
"The Tuina massage treatments with you during my short break in Cardiff were more powerful and more positive than I ever imagined possible - Thank you!"
Anne Temple England 14 February 2013
"Tui Na Chinese massage. I found City Marshall's combined Shiatsu with TuiNa massage to a wonderful effect. This produced the great calm and peace of mind, without the essential oils and herbs that most Chinese herbalists insist on. The Five Elements reading was explained in a very straightforward and understandable manner. The 90 minute massage really flew by. A wonderful experience which I highly recommend. "
Denise Cardiff, 15 February 2012
Some techniques that may be used in Chinese TCM TuiNa Massage are:
- Soft tissue release & gentle kneading performed oil-free (dry)
- Energy balancing by following your Sen Meridian lines
- Deep tissue manipulation, especially around the neck and the shoulders
- Lymphatic drainage massage and Hand ‘Walking’ technique
Chinese TCM Moxibustion Tuina massage benefits may include:
- Mental and physical relaxation
- A true sense of restored well-being & balance
- A positive boost of energy and release of stress / tension
- Maximising the supply of nutrients by increased circulation
Who can benefit from Chinese TCM Moxibustion and Tuina massage?
- Any body of any age regardless of physical condition or fitness
- Stress, tension, anxiety, headaches and poor restless sleep
- Muscular spasms including stomach or lower body cramps
- Muscular aches and pains: sciatica, knee & back pain etc.
- Recovery from injury and from a training session
- Repetitive Strain Injury & Carpal Tunnel
- Tennis / Golfer’s elbow & Stifness
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Occupational & postural aches
Your Questions Answered
Why is Chinese massage (TCM) different to a Japanese Shiatsu massage?
Shiatsu is generally more energetic, with much more detailed attention paid to the actual flow of your Meridian energy lines. Shiatsu is also performed whilst remaining fully clothed in light clothing. Chinese traditional massage and Tuina focuses more on the Five Elements and achieving a harmonious flow of Chi through specialised massage manipulations. As the oil blend is of high importance in TCM Chinese massage, you are strongly advised against showering after the Tuina massage treatment. After your TCM Chinese massage you should expect be able to walk away feeling fully relaxed, revitalised, happy and ready to face the world with a newly found sense of balance.
- Herbal Moxibustion – a special mugwort (moxa) herbal ‘stick’ to relax and ease muscular pain
- Reiki chakra Balancing – 15 to 30 minutes achieving an even deeper sense of harmony
- Hot & cold Stones Therapy – a wonderfully pampering touch with very significant balancing effects
- Crystal Therapy – a naturally Holistic approach of using many natural stones in balancing the Five Elements
- Aromatherapy Face Mask – a naturally Holistic mask to give that final touch
- Essential oils – an Aromatherapy blend to suit your needs – offered FREE of charge
- Hopi Ear Candling – 30 minutes as a starter fine tuning
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Aromatherapy products – tailor made soaps, shampoos, creams, gels, facial sprays, after shaves and deodorants – carry the feeling home with you in a jar!
Prices are for reference only, as Chinese TCM herbal moxibustion therapy will be tailor made:
- Nirvana Chinese TCM herbal massage (90 minutes) £ 150
- Ecstasy Chinese TCM & Tuina massage (60 minutes) £ 100
- Premium Chinese TuiNa Massage (45 minutes) £ 85
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MOXIBUSTION Chinese TCM herbal stick UPGRADE* £ 15
- please allow 15 to 15 minutes for the Five Elements reading
KINDLY NOTE – BEST PREPARATION FOR A CHINESE TUINA MASSAGE:
- CLOTHING: you may remain wearing your own underwear or receive a disposable one for Chinese massage
- MEALS: avoid eating a heavy meal within 2 hours of the planned TCM Chinese Tuina massage treatment
- DIET: you are respectfully advised to avoid consumption of alcohol, caffeine and nicotine on the day of your Chinese Tuina massage treatment to allow better toxic by-product elimination
- AFTER CARE: as a TCM Chinese TuiNa massage is generally balancing and harmonising, you may return to work or drive home as usual
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Kindly note, for those receiving the Nirvana or Ecstasy Chinese Tuina massage treatments, you are strongly advised to use our kitchen downstairs, and help yourself to a soothing herbal tea, to allow further time to relax prior to returning to work or driving home