What Actually Works to Handle Stress and Anxiety?
Quick Tips from a Massage Therapist:
Eastern wisdom with modern stress-relief practices creates powerful results. Today, I want to share a few proven techniques—especially the magic of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) massage—that can help you calm down quickly and naturally.
Chinese Massage: Awakening Your Body’s Self-Healing Power
Massage is more than just relaxation—it’s a natural way to restore emotional balance. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, stress and anxiety are often linked to an imbalance of Qi (energy) and blood flow. When this balance is disrupted, the mind and body feel tense and unsettled. By massaging specific acupoints, we can unblock energy pathways, regulate circulation, and ease tension at its root cause.
Four Stress-Relief Acupoints You Can Try
Here are four acupoints we often practice during sessions—simple yet powerful tools you can continue using at home:
GV 20 (Governing Vessel 20): Refreshes the mind, relieves mental fatigue, and promotes clarity.
PC 6 (Pericardium 6): Calms the heart and emotions, helping you feel centered and peaceful.
LV 3 (Liver 3): Releases tension, reduces stress, and restores emotional balance.
Temple Points: Soothe headaches, ease pressure, and deeply relax the nervous system.
During your massage session, I gently mark these points on your skin so you can easily find them later. Many clients love practicing these techniques at home to extend the benefits between treatments.
Lasting Calm, Naturally
Whether you’re hoping to release stress, clear your mind, or simply enjoy a few moments of peace, these acupoints—combined with full-body massage—offer a natural way to restore balance. Over time, they not only relax the body but also awaken your inner resilience, helping you handle life’s challenges with greater ease. check my massage case study https://wutherapeutic.com/2025/11/07/from-headache-to-heart-calm-a-clients-journey-through-fascia-release-healing/
Author, Linda Wu, Wu Therapeutic Massage and Head Spa Fairfax