Traditional Chinese Therapy

 

Traditionally, Chinese Therapy is composed of four major branches:

 

Acupuncture — Zhēn Jiǔ 针灸

 

The use of needling techniques applied to specific points and channels of the body in order to regulate the circulation of Qi.

 

Chinese Herbalism — Zhōng Yào 中药 / 中藥

 

The use of a wide variety of traditional herbal formulas for both internal and external applications.

 

These formulas are traditionally designed according to the energetic nature, flavor, temperature, and function of the substances, as well as the condition and constitution of the individual.

 

Tui Na — Tuī Ná 推拿 & Zheng Gu — Zhèng Gǔ 正骨

 

Tui Na is a traditional Chinese manual therapy and massage system based on acupressure, mobilization, manipulation, and channel-based techniques. It is used to influence the circulation of Qi and Blood, release tension, support structural balance, and assist the body’s natural regulatory functions.

 

Zheng Gu, literally meaning “Correcting the Bones,” is a traditional Chinese manual therapy system historically associated with martial arts medicine and trauma treatment.

 

Qigong — Qì Gōng 气功 / 氣功

 

Literally meaning “work with Qi” or “cultivation of energy,” Qigong includes physical, respiratory, postural, and meditative exercises traditionally used to maintain health, regulate the body and mind, and cultivate internal awareness.

 

Beyond personal cultivation practices, Qigong has also traditionally been used as a therapeutic approach to support health, regulate the circulation of Qi, and accompany the healing process. In this context, Qigong may be applied not only as an individual practice, but also as a healing modality used by practitioners working directly with patients.

 

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