CLASSICAL CHINESE THERAPIES & MARTIAL ARTS - Cape Town

Chinese massage also has its own version of reflexology that differs from traditional western models. It is very useful as a complimentry treatment to both allopathic and alternative therapies. Patients can be shown easy massage techniques to help recovery between treatments. The practise of meditation and martial arts are essential to a proper understanding of 'classical' Chinese healing arts and its execution. The massage varies from light stroking to deep-tissue work which would be considered as fairly vigorous. Typical techniques would consist of a series of movements including pressing, pushing, kneading, tapping and stroking with palms, fingertips and knuckles. From the practitioners perspective it is similiar to practising various Tai Chi or Chi Kung exercises. However instead of  

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self defense the aim is in healing others. Chinese remedial massage has a long history of clinical studies showing efficiency in treating both acute and chronic medical problems. It is an effective preventative practise that will improve general wellbeing and health. Regular treatments have strong beneficial effects on the immune system and is a far healthier and more holistic alternative to anti-biotics and flu-shots. Currently Chinese remedial massage is offered in virtually every hospital in China and thousands of clinics around the world.