Have you ever wondered why we massage with a sheet at Touch Tuina?
If you’ve visited one of our clinics, you’ll have noticed that in Tuina treatments we massage with a sheet. This sheet is a lightweight cotton and is laid over our fully-clothed patients at the beginning of their session. If you’ve ever wondered why we do this, you’ve come to the right place to find out more…
The Benefits of using a sheet
There are many reasons why we massage with a sheet:
- According to our Founder Errol Lynch, the way the sheet falls and positions on the patient gives vital information about them and their body.
- The sheet is used to support and enhance massage techniques by creating a smooth, more even surface on top of the clothed body.
- Like some other forms of treatment, such as Shiatsu, Tuina is traditionally practiced on fully-clothed patients. It means the practitioner can easily move all joints through their full range of motion.
- The sheet protects the skin when no oils or balms are applied to the skin. You can imagine the potential friction from massaging the skin without those lubricants!
- There is nothing worse than feeling too hot or cold during a massage! Another reason is because it can help regulate body temperature. It can help keep muscles and joints at an appropriate temperature, ready to receive treatment.
- Using a sheet means you don’t need to change clothes, and they can be protected. You can leave the clinic faff-free of getting changed post-treatment!
Practitioners thoughts on why we massage with a sheet
Our Founder Errol thinks it is vital in highlighting the form of the body, helping the practitioner to identify potential problem areas. Other practitioners recognise the comfortability that a sheet can provide patients during treatment.
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Massage at Touch Tuina
The Tuina massage is based on the theory that imbalances of qi, which focuses on the body’s vital life force of energy, can cause blockages that can lead to pain and illness. Tuina massage helps stimulate the flow of qi to aid balance and harmony within the body.
If you’d like to experience the benefits of a Tuina treatment yourself, get in touch with a clinic near you to book an appointment!
