The Lotus Sanctuary in Los Angeles specializes in Tuina Bodywork. Tuina is a modality of massage based on the principles of Chinese Medicine. This type of bodywork is compared more to physical therapy than it is to "relaxation" massage. Tuina is well suited for the treatment of specific musculoskeletal disorders and chronic stress-related disorders of the digestive, respiratory and reproductive systems.

Tuina is utilized in Chinese hospitals as an in-patient as well as an out-patient therapy. It is becoming more popular in the West as people suffering from chronic pain find lasting relief from just a few treatments.

Tuina Bodywork uses the Traditional Chinese Medical theory of channels and collaterals (meridians or pathways) and the flow of the Qi energy. Through the application of rhythmic massage and manipulation techniques, Tuina seeks to establish a more harmonious Qi energy through the system of channels, allowing the body to naturally heal itself.

Tuina methods include the use of hand and arm techniques to massage the soft tissue (muscles and tendons) of the body, stimulation of acupressure points to directly affect the flow of Qi energy and manipulation techniques to realign the musculoskeletal and ligamentous relationships. External herbal poultices, compresses, liniments and salves as well as cupping are also used to enhance the other therapeutic methods.