MILL VALLEY, CA (February 24, 2004) Located in Marin County, an outdoor
enthusiast's paradise of countless running trails, world-class mountain
biking, and unrivalled sailing, Tea Garden Springs introduces Tui Na
to meet the needs of the Bay Area's growing population of weekend warriors
and professional athletes. Home to the upcoming, legendary Dipsea Race
on June 13, 2004, Marin County's renowned redwoods-lined trails attract
triathletes-in-training, diehard runners, and mountain bikers - and
their accompanying aches and pains. Particularly suited to athletes,
Tui Na is a remarkably relaxing and energizing bodywork therapy developed
in China over 2,000 years ago. Combining the application of massage,
acupressure, rhythm, vibration, percussion, and joint stretching, Tui
Na is designed to allow the body to heal itself naturally.
Literally translated as "pushing and grasping," Tui Na's
therapeutic movements are effective for athletes seeking to loosen joints,
prevent lactic acid build up, increase range of motion, and boost overall
performance. While traditional sports massage heals merely the physical
body, Tui Na restores the entire energy of the body, known as "Qi"
in traditional Chinese medical theory. According to Tea Garden Springs
Tui Na practitioner Joy McIlvaine who trained for several years in China,
"If you can change the energy of the body, the physical system
will follow. Tui Na is a wonderful adjunct to an athlete's regimen because
it releases the subtle tension underlying their physical tension."
Traditionally practiced with the client fully clothed, a Tea Garden
Springs Tui Na session takes place in one of the spa's Asian-inspired,
candle-lit treatment rooms. An 85-minute Tui Na session is $130 and
a 55-minute session is $90. For Tea Garden Springs reservations or to
purchase a Gift Card, please call (415) 389-7123. Visit online at www.teagardensprings.com.
A rich source of information about new ways to heal chronic ailments
such as depression, obesity, or insomnia, Tea Garden Springs is a one-stop
shop offering holistic health counseling by licensed practitioners,
acupuncture, Ayurveda, Advanced Body Therapy, nutritional counseling,
herbal remedies, Chinese medicine, and meditation classes. Nestled at
the base of beautiful Mount Tamalpais, and distinctly Zen in feeling,
Tea Garden Springs is an inspiring haven of Eastern and Western wellness
and beauty practices. Featuring its signature, floor-to-ceiling mural
depicting a traditional Chinese tea scene, a stunning golden domed atrium,
and an indoor tea garden with lush ferns and a trickling stream, Tea
Garden Springs has been welcoming spa goers-in-the-know to its oasis
of quietude for nearly a decade.
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