Acupressure is also known as chinese medical massage tui na it differs from western massage in that finger and palm pressure is applied using a wide range of techniques it stimulates qi mobilisation to regain yin yang balance in certain parts of the body and it enhances general health and vitality by easing tension in muscles joints and meridian points it improves circulation helps lymphatic drainage and tones the body acupressure is effective in healing and dispelling pain in t