Tuina was the precursor to acupuncture. Tuina is applied with the same directives as acupuncture.  When being treated for a problem with the structure of the body, often Tuina massage is used after removal of the needle treatment. 

 It involves the movement of Qi, the motivating factor and  biological energy of living elements. This is how we move the tivating factor and  biological energy of living elements. This is how we move the

Often liniment is applied to the area of complaint to comfort the sore tissue and continue the healing after treatment. Cupping and moxibustion may also be applied during a treatment to help with activation of the directives in an area or to support the body by strengthening the Qi Often liniment is applied to the area of complaint to comfort the sore tissue and continue the healing after treatment. Cupping and moxibustion may also be applied during a treatment to help with activation of the directives in an area or to support the body by strengthening the