FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS        How are TuiNa Massage and Acupressure different than other forms of massage?   How do TuiNa Massage and Acupressure work?   What are the benefits of TuiNa Massage and Acupressure?   How long do their benefits last?   I had TuiNa Massage and Acupressure done in the past and it was painful. Am I suppose to feel pain?   How will I feel after the session?   How often should I get a TuiNa Massage and Acupressure session?   Can everybody receive TuiNa Massage and Acupressure?   During my menstrual periods, can I still receive TuiNa Massage and  Acupressure? I am pregnant. Can I still receive TuiNa Massage and Acupressure?   Is TuiNa Massage and Acupressure going to help my headache? What about my back pain?  Can TuiNa Massage and Acupressure replace allopathic medicine?    Q:  How are TuiNa Massage and Acupressure different than other forms of massage? A:  TuiNa Massage and Acupressure are done with the clothes remaining on, where most forms of massage are done using oil.  Pressure and various techniques are applied to certain areas of the body to relieve muscle tension and pain.  TuiNa Massage and Acupressure utilize pressure points, energy channels, joint mobilization and stretches to relieve not only muscle tension and pain, but also deeper levels of stress. In fact, these two healing modalities combined influence the internal organs, which are strengthened by improving circulation and the flow of energy within them. This brings peace and harmony to the network of organs and helps the body process strong emotions. BACK TO TOP Q: How do TuiNa Massage and Acupressure work? A: The body and emotions are a road map to healing and offer vast information about our individual needs. Luca skillfully reads the body, looking at the tongue, listening to the three levels of the wrist pulse, feeling the movement of energy through the 12 meridians and related internal organs, observing the color of complexion, body alignment, feeling the temperature and the texture of the skin and tissues, etc. Luca also listens to what is going on for the client emotionally and uses all this information to design a program specific to that client that day. Every session is unique. At the end of each session, Luca will give you “homework”, meaning self-help acupressure to do on your own (if you wish), to improve your current health condition and help you heal faster. BACK TO TOP   Q: What are the benefits of TuiNa Massage and Acupressure? A: Acupressure and TuiNa influence the internal organs, which are strengthened by improving circulation and the flow of energy within them. This brings peace and harmony to the network of the internal organs and helps the body process strong emotions. Everyone can benefit from acupressure. What most people report is a great sense of relaxation and inner calmness, as they have never experienced before. Acupressure also helps reduce stress, strengthens the immune system, increases vitality and body strength, and improves general health. Acupressure can be especially effective for relief of physical and emotional tension, and stress related issues (often causing back and shoulder pain, headaches, migraine, insomnia, fatigue, digestive, circulatory, respiratory, and eliminatory disorders). As the body is relaxing and finding its natural state of balance, the person will experience reduced physical and emotional tension and discomfort, and an improvement of the overall health. Both Acupressure and TuiNa Massage do not only work on the muscles, bones, and joints. They work as a team influencing the energy of the body at a deeper level helping removing blockages, traumas and stuck emotions, which often times are the cause of physical discomforts and/or pain, as well as the cause of mental-emotional and spiritual imbalances. BACK TO TOP   Q: How long do their benefits last? Acupressure allows the body to naturally find its balanced rhythm, and to maintain it.  The feeling of relaxation can last for as long as one week. However, depending on the lifestyle, diet and emotions that the person has, the feeling of relaxation will be different from person to person, and its duration will also vary from person to person.  Also none of the above benefits can be fully achieved, without your commitment to leading a balanced life, based on proper eating, gentle exposure to sunlight, correct breathing and appropriate exercise. These four factors are the basis of optimal health. Luca will guide you in the right direction. For health maintenance and symptom prevention, a session every three to four weeks is advisable. In addition, treatments at the change of seasons are especially good for maintaining health. Also other forms of energy work, such as Shiatsu, Reiki, Yoga, Qigong and Tai Chi, Yogoda and Meditation will help the body find its state of balance and restore, not only physical, but also mental-emotional and spiritual health. BACK TO TOP Q:  I had TuiNa Massage and Acupressure done in the past and it was painful. Am I suppose to feel pain? A:  No. Certain styles of acupressure are very strong and can cause pain. The style I practice is actually very relaxing, pleasurable and there is no pain involved. BACK TO TOP   Q:  How will I feel after the session? A:   By the end of a session, you should feel deeply relaxed, peaceful, alive and energized.   "Already after the first session with Luca my whole body felt incredibly relaxed and energized. I can move my head and shoulders freely without any pain again. What an amazing way to get well." Sabine Lenz, Palo Alto   BACK TO TOP Q:  How often should I get an TuiNa Massage and Acupressure session? A:  You should feel and improvement in symptoms after one or two sessions. The effects of acupressure are cumulative. If you have specific conditions that you would like to address, acupressure is most effective initially with weekly sessions to address the underlying condition, and prevent reoccurrence. For health maintenance and symptom prevention, a session every three to four weeks is advisable. In addition, treatments at the change of seasons are especially good for maintaining health. TuiNa Massage and Acupressure are non-invasive, and have no side effects.  Natural healing is a process that unfolds more slowly than taking pills or surgery, but the effects can be longer lasting.  BACK TO TOP Q:  Can everybody receive TuiNa Massage and Acupressure? A:  Yes. If you have an acute illness or fever, and if you are not sure whether or not you can receive TuiNa Massage and Acupressure, you should consult your doctor. Also if you are currently receiving chemotherapy, please consult your physician. In between chemotherapy sessions, acupressure can be quite helpful.  BACK TO TOP    Q: During my menstrual periods, can I still receive TuiNa Massage and Acupressure? A:  Yes, TuiNa Massage and Acupressure can help relieve menstrual discomfort. BACK TO TOP Q:  I am pregnant. Can I still receive TuiNa Massage and Acupressure? A:  Yes, TuiNa Massage and Acupressure can help relieve the side effects of pregnancy, such as back pain, headache and swelling. TuiNa Massage and Acupressure in not advisable during the first three months of pregnancy, but it is very helpful once the pregnancy is firmly established. Consult your doctor about acupressure if you are pregnant. "During my pregnancy, my sessions with Luca were a true gift. He helped me manage my migraines and any other symptoms that arose. I'm truly grateful to have found him!"  Christi Dunlap, Woodside   BACK TO TOP Q:  Is TuiNa Massage and Acupressure going to help my headache? A:  Yes. Headache is basically energy trapped in the head, caused by shoulder tension. By relaxing the shoulders, applying pressure to certain points and guiding the energy to flow down towards the feet, the headache is relieved and gradually will disappear. BACK TO TOP Q:  About my back pain? A:  Yes, it can help. Back pain is caused by wrong posture, either sitting, standing, bending, lifting and/or lying. On the energetic level, it is weak kidney and bladder energy that causes the back to ache.  By stretching and relaxing back muscles, and working on these two channels, the pain will gradually disappear. “Luca’s acupressure massage was a miracle. My back had been hurting me for 3 weeks. After his massage the pain went away and has not come back. What a blessing.” Ann Willard, Portola Valley   BACK TO TOP Q:  Can TuiNa Massage and Acupressure replace allopathic medicine? A:  No. TuiNa Massage and Acupressure should not be used as a replacement for necessary treatment by allopathic medicine.  On the other hand, acupressure is a wonderful preventive medicine that can help your body to maintain good health.   "Luca Moschini assisted me in preparing for and recovering from two surgeries.  Besides the calming and fortifying effects of his excellent acupressure technique, his kindness and concern during my recovery has been very supportive.  I strongly recommend his services."  Sherry Taylor, El Grenada   BACK TO TOP If you have a question that you would like to ask, please send us an email.