Types and Methods of Tuina
Types of Tuina - the different "schools" or approaches

Rolling:  emphasizes soft tissue techniques, specializing in joint injuries and
muscle sprains

One-finger Pushing or Acupressure:  emphasizes acupressure for treating
internal disharmonies of qi

Bone Setting:  emphasizes manipulation, realigning the musculoskeletal
system, specializing in joint injuries and neurological pain; similar in method
to what a chiropractor does

Neigong:  emphasizes the use of qigong combined with massage for
transferring qi to weak patients

External Herbal Applications:  Chinese herbs are used in combination to
enhance the other therapeutic methods.  Liniments, oils, ointments / salves,
plasters, poultices, washes, and steams can all be used.  These may be
either ready-made or can be custom made for your particular application.
Types of Techniques or Methods of Tuina

Pressure:  relies on force from the practitioner - either a static pressure, a
repeating press and release, or a moving pressure; used to both unblock
and harmonize

Pinching / Plucking:  applied to soft tissue / connective tissue, pulling and
lifting in order to increase range of motion

Passive Joint Movement:  use of range of motion exercises applied by the
practitioner in order to help restore functional anatomy and articulation

Qi Emission:  uses acupuncture points on the patient and the emission of qi
by the practitioner while using various pressure techniques

Oscillating:  repetitive movement is used to generate a rhythmic wave pattern
that penetrates into and throughout the body; various hand techniques are
used, but force / pressure is secondary to the rhythm and repetition
Brian has training in all of these approaches to Tuina and in all of these
types of techniques of Tuina.

For a PDF file containing a list of the specific techniques within these
categories, click here.