iThe TCM view
In TCM, warmth and herbs are used to support Yang Qi and energy, to expel Dampness and Cold from the body, to encourage circulation, to ease sore, tired muscles, and to support digestion, including bloating and water retention.
AvailableBody Wellness
Chinese Medicine Mud Therapy
Chinese Medicine Mud Therapy applies a warm mineral mud, at body temperature, to areas of the body such as the back, shoulders or joints. At Flourish TCM Clinic in Yaletown, Vancouver, it's $150 for 30 minutes, or $260 for 90 minutes combined with DDS acupressure massage, with Amir Norouzi or Mehri Abedi.
Practitioners who offer it
PriceFrom $150
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Key facts
- Duration
- 30–90 min
- Price
- From $150
- Deposit
- $50
Two ways to see it
How it works
iiThe modern view
The medicinal mud is a blend of 64 Chinese herbs in a volcanic mud base, with an ingredient its maker calls the F8 Factor, designed to help the herbs absorb into the skin.
It's warmed, applied to the area, and covered to hold the warmth while you rest. Many people find the steady, enveloping warmth helps their muscles relax. Mud therapy can be done as often as daily, or whenever you need it.
Your visit
30–90 minWhat a session feels like
- 1the chosen area is exposed and draped
- 2mud warmed to body temperature is applied, then covered to hold the warmth
- 3you rest
- 4the mud is removed. In the 90-minute option, a TuiNa and DDS massage follows.
Aftercare
Drink water; stay warm.
Pricing · CAD
Options and series
Prices are in CAD. A series is paid upfront and used session by session.
Single sessions
- Chinese Medicine Mud Therapy30 min$150
- Mud Therapy + DDS Acupressure Massage90 min$260
Memberships
Included in 5 memberships
One session a month, about 15% under the menu. Pause or cancel online.
Practitioners who offer it
Amir Norouzi
DDS bio-current and TuiNa therapist
Mehri Abedi
TuiNa and DDS bio-current therapist
Your safety first
Before you book
Tell your practitioner if any of these apply. Each line comes from a named source.
- 1
pregnancy: tell us. Mud therapy on its own can be booked; the option with the DDS bio-current massage isn't offered during pregnancy.
Source: Clinic protocol - 2
broken skin or skin infection
Source: Clinic protocol - 3
reduced sensation in the area
Source: Clinic protocol - 4
heat-sensitive conditions or recent acute injury (heat not advised)
Source: Clinic protocol - 5
pacemaker (DDS option).
Source: CTCMA-BC / CTCMPAO / CTCMPANL · TCM Safety Program Handbook
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Terms to know
Full glossaryGlossary
TuiNa
TCMTuiNa ("push and grasp") is a Chinese therapeutic massage that works along meridians and acupressure points with pressing, kneading and stretching.
Technology used
Skin, body & scalp4treatments use it
Bio-current system
DDS Bio-Current System
The DDS bio-current system is a massage system that passes a gentle current through the therapist's bare hands as they massage, used with an herbal massage cream for comfort and relaxation. At Flourish TCM Clinic, it's used in TuiNa & DDS Acupressure Massage, the Bio-Current Facial and several body treatments.
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What's in the mud?
It's a warm mineral mud, applied at body temperature.
Is it messy?
The mud is contained and removed at the end; you leave clean.
Which option should I pick?
30 minutes for warmth on one area; 90 minutes for mud plus a full TuiNa and DDS massage.
Is it covered by insurance?
No.
Book your Chinese Medicine Mud Therapy
A $50 deposit holds your time. Cancel with at least 24 hours’ notice and your deposit is refunded.