Newbie Intro - Tuina Student

[Guest guest]

Hi Rich

 

What does tuina have in common with reflex release as practiced by Kiiko

Matsumoto?

 

Dr. Holmes Keikobad

MB BS DPH Ret. DIP AC NCCAOM LIC AC CO & AZ

www.acu-free.com - 15 CEUS by video.

NCCAOM reviewed. Approved in CA & most states.

[Guest guest]

Hi,

 

I wanted to introduce myself. My name is Rich and I am presently a

student studying tuina and shiatsu in Chicago. I have studied

Taijiquan and Qigong for 15 years, and actively use these energetic

skills in my tuina/shiatsu practice. We (my family) have been

exclusively using alternative medicines for over 15 years including

homeopathy, TCM, and now Tuina/gigong. The doctor we go to relies upon

tuina and gigong for all treatments with excellent results for all

types of chronic and acute problems. I am looking forward to sharing

thoughts with this group.

 

Rich

[Guest guest]

You have the natural inborn touch and need no guidance.

 

Thank you for being there on this planet.

 

Dr. Holmes Keikobad

MB BS DPH Ret. DIP AC NCCAOM LIC AC CO & AZ

www.acu-free.com - 15 CEUS by video.

NCCAOM reviewed. Approved in CA & most states.

[Guest guest]

Hi Dr. Keikobad,

 

Since there are many ways that practitioners apply tuina and shiatsu

treatments, I will simply describe the approach that I have adopted as

a starting point - but there are many other viewspoints that differ

from mine.

 

First, I very much like the Matsumoto approach and that which has been

adopted by Mark Seems.

 

What I have been " taught " and adopted is that the natural state of the

human energetic body is free flow of energies - this includes mental,

spiritual, and physical. If there is an " obstruction " within one of

these spheres, there is a potential (or likelihood) that a problem

will develop in that sphere. The problem(s) once manifested in a

sphere will (physical, mental, or spiritual)will ultimately spread and

impact the other layers, if not treated.

 

If there is an obstruction, then there will be an imbalance on both

sides of the obstruction - one side will be yang (excess) and the

other side yin (deficient). To bring the body back in balance within

itself, and with itself and the outside world (there are " gates " that

maintain flow between the inside and outside), obstructions must

either be eliminated or minimized. When obstructions are eliminated,

the energy flows naturally and balance is achieved again - like two

bodies of water that meet.

 

The way I practice tuina/shiatsu is to try to eliminate obstructions.

At the physical level, I palpate the entire body looking and

listening for tender spots, spots that respond to qigong touch, spots

that the client leads me to. While I palpate, I try to draw a picture

in my mind of the client - with their help. I am constantly

communicating with my client to better understand what they are

feeling and thinking and am taking directions from them - e.g. up or

down more, more or less pressure, slower or faster, etc. So by

listening - e.g, touch, hearing, visually, etc. - I locate the areas

of obstruction.

 

I elminate instructions using various techniques at my disposal -

though I am learning new techniques all of the time. Tuina techniques

my including superfical or deep pressure, rubbing, pinching, patting,

etc. Each type of technique elicits a different type of response, and

I let my client guide me.

 

Qigong has a very special value in that it allows me to energetically

clear cold (congealed and " used " ) qi from the body (sometimes called

evil qi). It also allows me to conduit additional qi into the body by

breathing in unison with the client. This sort of " jump starts " the

energy flow, particularly when there is obstruction with deficiency.

It is interesting, that the flow will automatically cut off when the

client has had enough.

 

This is a thumbnail sketch of the way I currently work. It is

constantly changing as I am learning more - I have just begun doing

this work. I hope this answers your question somewhat, and I am very

interested in any advice or ideas that you think you - or any other

members - would like to share with me.

 

Thank you.

 

Regards,

Rich

 

In Chinese Medicine , " homi kaikobad "

<aryaone@e...> wrote:

> Hi Rich

>

> What does tuina have in common with reflex release as practiced by Kiiko

> Matsumoto?

>

> Dr. Holmes Keikobad

> MB BS DPH Ret. DIP AC NCCAOM LIC AC CO & AZ

> www.acu-free.com - 15 CEUS by video.

> NCCAOM reviewed. Approved in CA & most states.