Tui Na Massage in Saffron Walden
Chinese therapeutic massage combining pressure, stretching, and manipulation techniques. Integrated into your treatment for enhanced results.
Tui Na — the therapeutic massage arm of Chinese medicine — combines deep-tissue manipulation, acupressure, and joint mobilisation to treat musculoskeletal pain and energy stagnation. In my Cambridge and Saffron Walden clinics I use Tui Na for frozen shoulder, chronic back pain, stiffness, and post-injury mobility work. Sessions are 50 minutes and £55.
Benefits of Tui Na
Deep Tissue Work
Reaches deep muscles and fascia for lasting relief.
Stimulates Qi Flow
Works along meridians to restore energy balance.
Promotes Relaxation
Calms the nervous system and reduces stress.
Conditions Treated
Massage is included with your acupuncture treatment at no extra charge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Tui Na massage.
Tui Na is the manual therapy branch of Chinese medicine — literally "push-grasp". It combines deep-tissue, acupressure, myofascial and joint-mobilisation techniques along the same meridians an acupuncturist uses. Amanda tailors each session to your presentation.
Tui Na targets meridians and specific acupuncture points, not just muscle groups. The clinical goal is to move qi and blood along pathological patterns identified by Chinese diagnosis — so it's closer to an acupuncture session without needles than to a relaxation massage.
Tui Na is particularly good for musculoskeletal complaints — stiff neck, frozen shoulder, low back tension, sciatica. It's also a useful option for patients nervous about needles but who want the diagnostic depth of Chinese medicine. Amanda often combines Tui Na with cupping in the same appointment.
Yes, with the right practitioner. Amanda is trained in pregnancy-safe Tui Na — avoiding contraindicated points and adjusting pressure for later trimesters. It's particularly helpful for pelvic pain, upper-back tension from feeding positions, and rib cage discomfort.