Focused tuina
45 minFocused work on one or two areas, such as the neck and shoulders or the lower back. A good length for a first visit.
Book: Focused tuinaChinese tuina and reflexology in Piscataway
Tuina, by hand, at your pace
One therapist, one table and a quiet room. Sheng Guan works one session at a time, in Mandarin or English.
The tradition
A Chinese hands-on tradition
Tuina is pronounced "tway-nah". It is a Chinese hands-on massage tradition in which the therapist presses, kneads, rolls and stretches with the hands, thumbs and forearms, at a steady rhythm.
It is not Swedish massage. There is less gliding and more work in one place at a time, and the pressure is firm and focused. You set how firm, and you can change it whenever you like.
Reflexology is a quieter session, with thumb and finger pressure on the feet and hands. Both are done with you covered by a sheet or towel the whole time.
A session
A session, step by step
From the first question to the last minute.
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Step 1: We talk first
A few minutes about the pressure you like and anything to leave alone, in Mandarin or English.
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Step 2: You settle in
You lie on the table, covered by a sheet or towel. The room is warm and quiet.
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Step 3: The work
Pressing, kneading and rolling, one area at a time. The part being worked on is uncovered, then covered again as we move on.
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Step 4: You decide
Lighter, firmer, a different position or stop. You can say so at any point, and we stop right away.
Sessions
Sessions by length
Tuina is the main work here. Reflexology is a quieter session on the feet and hands. Each is booked by the length of time you choose.
Tuina
A Chinese hands-on tradition: pressing, kneading and rolling, at a pressure you set.
Extended tuina
90 minMore time for the whole body, and for slower work where you ask for it.
Book: Extended tuina
Reflexology and both together
Thumb and finger pressure on the feet and hands, on its own or after tuina.
Foot reflexology
30 minPressure along the sole, heel and toes, with your feet resting on a towel.
Book: Foot reflexologyExtended foot reflexology
45 minThe same slow work with more time on each foot, and on the ankles and calves.
Book: Extended foot reflexologyHand and foot reflexology
45 minHands first, then feet. A quiet session that you can take lying down or seated.
Book: Hand and foot reflexologyTuina with foot reflexology
75 minA tuina session on the back, shoulders and legs, followed by time on the feet.
Book: Tuina with foot reflexology
Prices are set by the studio and shown on the booking page when you choose a session and a time.
Your therapist
One therapist, one table
Every session is with Sheng, from the first question to the last minute.
Trained in tuina in China and now working one session at a time in Piscataway. Mandarin and English are spoken here.
Good to know
Questions before you come
How long is a session?
Sessions run 30 to 90 minutes, depending on what you book. Plan to arrive a few minutes early, and to sit up slowly at the end.
What do I wear?
Whatever is comfortable on the way in. Undress only as far as you like. You are covered by a sheet or towel the whole time, and only the part being worked on is uncovered.
Am I covered the whole time?
Yes. Only the part being worked on is uncovered, and it is covered again when we move on.
How do I set the pressure?
Before we start we ask what pressure you like and any area to leave alone. Tuina can be firm, so tell us at any time to go lighter or firmer.
Is Mandarin spoken here?
Yes. Sheng speaks Mandarin and English, and you can book, talk through pressure and ask questions in either.
What if I am ill or pregnant?
Ask your doctor before you book, and tell us when you arrive. We do not diagnose, and we will move a session if you are unwell.
Book a session
Choose a time
Pick a session, a day and a time. We confirm by text or email.
Phone(732) 555-0104
Hours
- Tuesday – FridayToday
- 12pm – 8pm
- SaturdayToday
- 10am – 6pm
- Sunday and MondayToday
- Closed