Trained in tuina in China and now working one session at a time in Piscataway. Mandarin and English are spoken here.
Session
Tuina by length
A tuina session works one area at a time with firm, rhythmic pressure. Choose 45 minutes for one or two areas, 60 for the full session or 90 for the whole body with slower work where you ask for it.
45, 60 or 90 minutes
Bare hands, thumbs and forearms
You are covered the whole time
A session
What happens in the session
- 01
Step 1: Talk
A few minutes about pressure and any area to leave alone.
- 02
Step 2: Settle
You lie on the table under a sheet or towel.
- 03
Step 3: Work
Pressing, kneading and rolling on one area at a time, then that area is covered again. We ask about pressure as we go, and you can change it whenever you like.
- 04
Step 4: Finish
A minute to sit up slowly before you dress.
Before you come
Pressure, covering and your doctor
Pressure is yours
We ask before we start and again as we go. Lighter, firmer or stop is always one word away.
You are covered
A sheet or towel covers you the whole time. Only the part being worked on is uncovered.
What to wear and bring
Loose, comfortable clothing. We provide the table, linens and towels, so bring only yourself.
Ask your doctor first
If you are pregnant, or a doctor is seeing you for something that affects how you should be touched, ask them before you book.
Your therapist
One therapist, one table
Every session is with Sheng, from the first question to the last minute.
Good to know
Questions before you come
What is tuina?
Tuina is a Chinese hands-on tradition. The therapist presses, kneads, rolls and stretches with the hands, thumbs and forearms, at a steady rhythm. It is done on a table, with you covered by a sheet or towel.
How is tuina different from Swedish massage?
Swedish massage is long, gliding strokes with oil across larger areas. Tuina stays longer in one place, with firmer, more focused pressure and more pressing and rolling than gliding. Both are done with you draped, and both let you set the pressure.
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.
Ready for tuina?
Choose a time. We confirm by text or email.