Chinese Therapeutic Massage is one of the four branches of Traditional Chinese Medicine, the others being acupuncture, herbal medicine and qigong.

Fuzang anmo is a type of Chinese Therapeutic massage that is a non invasive method of Internal Organ Massage. It is used to treat specific illnesses of an internal nature, as well as promoting general health and well being.

Focused primarily on the abdomen, Fuzang Anmo makes use of all the energy flows of all the major systems in the body as listed below:

Digestive system
Cardiovascular system
Respiratory system
Lymphatic system
Nervous system
Muscle/tendon channels
Acupuncture channels

Chinese Therapeutic Massage can aid the following:

Musculo-skeletal problems
Nervous system disorders
Chronic stress related disorders
Chronic fatigue
Intestinal blockages
IBS
Improve digestion
Emotional disorders
Headaches
Poor circulation
Lower back pain
Panic attacks
Impotence, or low sex drive

Relaxation
Although clinical in its approach Chinese Therapeutic Massage is very relaxing. Most types of general massage relax the body physically which in turn relaxes the mind. Chinese Therapeutic Massage relaxes a person mentally and emotionally which in turn relaxes the rest of the body, usually lasting for a number of days, sometimes weeks. This type of relaxation goes a lot deeper than the physical relaxation more often associated with muscular massage.

Detoxifies and Clears Congestion
Early Chinese doctors observed that humans often develop blockages in their internal organs that result in knots and tangles in their abdomens. These obstructions occur at the centre of the body’s vital functions and constrict the flow of Qi and Blood. The knots, tangles and congestion can feel heavy and sluggish within the abdominal cavity and can be uncomfortable when pressed.
Stress, accidents, drugs, prolonged emotional upset, abuse, toxins, bad posture, lifestyle etc. can be the cause of the congestion. When congested, the internal organs accumulate unhealthy energies and toxins that can overflow into other bodily systems and make us feel unwell. Massage can remove these obstructions, knots and tangles and allow for the removal of toxins from deep within the body.

Emotions and feeling of well being
Classical Chinese medicine is based on the principles of Qi energy. The basic principle is that when a person’s Qi is balanced, free from obstructions and of good quality it brings about good health.

Within this system emotions are not viewed as a psychological or chemical state within the brain, rather they are energetic entities residing within the internal organs. There is a great deal of direct connection with a person’s psychological condition and the emotional condition as one directly affects the other. There is also a connection between the physical condition of the body and the emotions as one directly affects the other as well. This emotional energetic link gives Chinese medicine a holistic approach to health care. Health is a combination of psychological, energetic - emotional, chemical and physical well being.

Internal Organs massage not only effect the internal organs physically, it also directly affects the condition of the Qi - energetic - emotional state which in turn affects the psychological and other physical conditions.

Ignoring your emotions is bad for your health!
British people are renowned for putting a brave face on for themselves and others. “I’m fine, can’t grumble, I’ll be ok, “etc. A self defence system that people seem to adopt for having a feeling of discontent and build up of negative emotions is to ignore it as much as possible. It’s also partly due to the fact that this condition generally slowly happens over a prolonged period of time, so we get used to it, making it easier to ignore.

To keep the Qi energy that is our emotions out of consciousness most people adopt a defence that involves keeping their consciousness active and stimulated by all manner of activities. This leads to mental and sometimes physical conditions of hyper activity. This hyperactivity drains vital resources, depleting the organs of Qi which in turn makes the emotional state even worse.

Internal Organs massage transforms the negative emotions internally rather than releasing them, this prevents further depletion. Once a person’s energetic -emotional condition is healthier the mind can relax.

Long Term Health Building
Over a period of time Chinese Therapeutic Massage not only clears internal congestion, releases toxins and transforms the emotional state, it also builds a person’s internal strength and energy. This can assist the healing process, build a resistance to some disease and provide mental clarity. Obviously every case is different; the client’s condition to begin with would determine the frequency and period of massage treatments. Two or three massages can be enough for some; others feel a massage every few months keeps them congestion free, while others require or simply enjoy regular treatments. Massage clients are given advice on how they can help improve their condition by themselves, along with a few simple exercises. The aim is for the client to eventually take control of their own health development and maintenance.