Pet Tui Na – Chinese Massage

Researchers based Tui-na massage therapy on Chinese Medical theory.

Dr. North sitting with dog
Dr. North diagnosing a dog

Healing with Massage Therapy

Tui-na uses a mixture of acupressure, conventional massage, and chiropractic techniques. There are no known side effects, making massage therapy one of the safest Chinese-based therapies.

Dr. Neely North uses massage therapy in conjunction with acupuncture and herbal treatments to maintain your pet’s overall wellness. We can show you massage techniques that you can use to assist in your pet’s recovery and develop a deeper connection between you and your pet.

Tui-na Has Many Benefits

Tui-na massage can regulate the Meridian Channels (where energy flows through the body), soothe joints, promote circulation of the Qi and blood, and strengthen the immune system. Dr. Neely North uses Tui-na to treat your pet’s acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions. We also use this technique for non-musculoskeletal conditions. Tui-na promotes balance in the body. Therefore, it works well as a preventative medicine therapy. Overall, massage therapy minimizes injuries and enhances your pet’s recovery speed by increasing the range of motion and decreasing pain. In addition, massage increases circulation and nerve stimulation.

Tui-na Techniques

Mo-fa: touching skin & muscle

Rou-fa: rotary kneading
Ca-fa:
rubbing

Tui-fa:
pushing

An-fa:
pressing
Nie-fa:
pinching

Dou-fa:
shaking

Ba-sheng-fa:
stretching

Cuo-fa:
kneading