Tuina is Chinese therapeutic massage: firm pressing, kneading and joint work along the body's meridians, done fully clothed.
- Good for:
- Hikers, long-haul travelers, anyone with a stiff back or neck
Many of China's tuina practitioners are blind, since massage is a long-established, formally trained profession for visually impaired people, and a good one finds the knot in your shoulder in seconds and shows you a stretch to take home. Around Green Lake in Kunming, older masters working into the evening are a local favorite.
Etiquette and what to know
Tuina is strong and can hurt. Say "qīng yìdiǎn" (lighter, please) when you need to. It's a complement to medical care, not a replacement; mention injuries or pregnancy first.
