iThe TCM view
TuiNa ("push and grasp") is one of the oldest TCM bodywork methods.
It presses, kneads and stretches along meridians and acupoints to encourage the flow of Qi and blood and ease areas of blockage.
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TuiNa & DDS Acupressure Massage
TuiNa & DDS Acupressure Massage combines TuiNa, a Chinese massage technique that works along the meridians and acupressure points, with the DDS bio-current system's gentle micro-current. At Flourish TCM Clinic in Yaletown, Vancouver, it's $110 for 30 minutes or $170 for 60 minutes, with Amir Norouzi.
Practitioners who offer it
PriceFrom $110
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Key facts
- Duration
- 30–60 min
- Price
- From $110
- Deposit
- $30
Two ways to see it
How it works
iiThe modern view
DDS is a bio-current massage system used for comfort and relaxation.
The current flows through the therapist's bare hands as they massage; a handheld applicator is also used. It's applied with an herbal massage cream (no essential oils), and many people describe a pleasant tingling warmth. The massage techniques themselves work on areas of muscle tension.
Your visit
30–60 minWhat a session feels like
- 1A quick conversation about where you hold tension.
- 2TuiNa massage, firm and rhythmic, with pressure adjusted to you.
- 3DDS bio-current woven through the massage, through the therapist's bare hands and a handheld applicator: a light tingle and warmth.
- 4Rest for a minute before getting up.
Aftercare
For the rest of today and overnight: Drink plenty of water, at room temperature, never iced. Eat light: warm, bland food such as chicken soup. Keep your neck covered with a shawl, scarf or hoodie as you leave the clinic: in TCM, treatment opens the "wind gates" on your neck, and if they are left exposed, Wind-Cold or Wind-Heat can enter through them. Today, avoid workouts or heavy activity, greasy or rich dishes, ice or ice cream, and raw food such as salad or sashimi. Please don't shower until the next morning. Avoid alcohol and smoking for 24 hours. Some people feel pleasantly tired or a little tender the next day. We email you the clinic's aftercare guide (a PDF) after your session.
How many sessions people typically book
It's great as a one-off. People with ongoing tension often book every 1–2 weeks at first, then monthly.
Pricing · CAD
Options and series
Prices are in CAD. A series is paid upfront and used session by session.
Single sessions
- TuiNa & DDS Acupressure Massage30 min$110
- TuiNa & DDS Acupressure Massage60 min$170
Memberships
Included in 7 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
Your safety first
Before you book
Tell your practitioner if any of these apply. Each line comes from a named source.
- 1
Pacemaker or other implanted electronic device (DDS micro-current).
Source: CTCMA-BC / CTCMPAO / CTCMPANL · TCM Safety Program Handbook - 2
Pregnancy.
Source: U.S. FDA · Guidance Document for Powered Muscle Stimulator 510(k)s - 3
Epilepsy.
Source: CTCMA-BC / CTCMPAO / CTCMPANL · TCM Safety Program Handbook - 4
Recent injury, fracture or surgery in the area.
Source: U.S. FDA · Guidance Document for Powered Muscle Stimulator 510(k)s - 5
Skin infection or broken skin.
Source: U.S. FDA · Guidance Document for Powered Muscle Stimulator 510(k)s
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Terms to know
Full glossaryGlossary
Acupoints
TCMAcupoints are specific points on the body, mostly along the meridians, that are stimulated with needles, finger pressure or low-level laser.
Glossary
Bio-current
TechnologyBio-current, or micro-current, therapy uses a very mild electrical current, delivered at Flourish through the therapist's bare hands during massage.
Glossary
Meridians
TCMMeridians are the channels through which, in TCM, Qi and blood are understood to flow, connecting the body's surface with its organ systems.
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 the difference between TuiNa and a regular massage?
TuiNa follows TCM meridians and acupressure points, using pressing, kneading and stretching techniques.
What does DDS feel like?
A gentle tingling warmth. The current flows through the therapist's bare hands as they massage, and a handheld applicator is also used.
30 or 60 minutes?
30 minutes suits one focused area, such as the neck and shoulders. 60 minutes covers the back and more.
Is this registered massage therapy?
No. It's TuiNa and DDS bodywork, and it isn't billed as RMT.
Is it covered by insurance?
No.
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A $30 deposit holds your time. Cancel with at least 24 hours’ notice and your deposit is refunded.