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Gareth Pryce

Gareth is trained in the Li Style Tui Na practice and has  more than 10 years of training and practice.

 

Tui Na massage is  performed through clothing or directly on the skin, using various lifting, stretching, stroking, pushing and grasping massage techniques. These are accompanied by acupressure and joint manipulation resulting in a relaxing and powerfully energising treatment.

 

The techniques work on soft tissue, muscles and joints and may involve joint manipulation to open the joints and acupressure or use of cloths and dowels, all to get the blood and energy moving in the muscles and the meridians, and help bring your body back into balance. The treatments can be invigorating or calming, subtle or firm. The treatments can have a wide range of effects such as calming or energising.

 

Well-known for its effectiveness in treating musculo-skeletal conditions such as arthritis, sciatica, sports related injuries and chronic pain, Tui Na may also be effective for other problems such as headaches, sleep difficulties, and stress amongst others. It can also be effective in maintaining and enhancing flexibility and mobility, and promoting health and wellbeing.

 

 


Julian Darda

Julian has practised Chinese Martial Arts and its associated therapies for over 10 years with The Taoist Arts Organisation.

 

From his experience in the fighting arts and associated injuries he knows that gentle techniques often work better than therapies that force the body into a position as it allows the body and brain to fully integrate what it is being asked to do. The Tui Na techniques he uses work on soft tissue, muscles and joints  in a fully integrated way. They may involve joint manipulation to open the joints, acupressure or the use of cloths and dowels to get the body moving effectively.

 

Well-known for its effectiveness in treating musculo-skeletal conditions such as arthritis, sciatica, sports related injuries and chronic pain, Tui Na may also be effective for other problems such as headaches, sleep difficulties, and stress amongst others. It can also be effective in maintaining and enhancing flexibility and mobility, and promoting health and wellbeing.

 

Tui Na Treatments are carried out over loose clothing and there is no requirement to undress although some techniques may be applied directly to the skin.

 


Renée Pryce

Renée is trained in the Li-Style Tui Na practice and has over 10 years of training and practice.

 

Although Tui Na is  relatively unknown in the West, in China it is regarded as one of the main branches of Traditional Chinese Medicine alongside Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine and Qi Gong therapy.

 

Tui Na massage is performed through clothing or directly on the skin, using various lifting, stretching, stroking, pushing and grasping massage techniques. These are accompanied by acupressure and joint manipulation resulting in a relaxing and powerfully energising treatment.

 

Renee is particularly interested in treating athletes as well as those with specific musculoskeletal problems  as well as for  general wellbeing.

 

Your treatment will include a full holistic health assessment including assessing your movement, posture and alignment along with your lifestyle and goals. You will receive after treatment care which will include health and lifestyle advice and may include an exercise or Qigong prescription.

 

About Renee

 

I have been training in all aspects of the Li-Style Health and Martial Arts system for over 10 years, under Master Tony Swanson, Taoist Arts Organisation (TAO) Technical Director. The Li-Style is a comprehensive system, providing benefits across all aspects of everyday life from physical health to mental and emotional wellbeing.

 

In my Tui Na treatments, I bring together and synthesise all my training in Tai Chi and Qigong, together with my background training in healthcare, for a deeply holistic treatment, bespoke to each individual.

 

 

 


Tui Na Massage Therapy

Tui Na Massage Therapy (pronounced “Twee Na”) is a specialist form of therapeutic massage which combines work on soft tissue, muscles and joints.  This can provide relaxation and relief to tight lower backs, long sitting positions repeated strain from continuous manual labour or other continuous repetitive actions such as typing, and many other daily issues that build stress and tension into the body.

 

This type of massage  focuses on your posture, alignment and movement and so you gives you a great feeling of freedom after your treatment.

 

If you’d like more information about how Tui Na can help relieve pain, increase movement or improve your sense of wellbeing contact the centre who can provide information or put you in contact with one of the therapists.

 

Tui Na treatments can be applied directly onto skin or over clothing dependant on the client’s wishes.  We prefer to treat directly onto the skin as it is more effective however many improvements can be achieved through clothing if that is your wish.