CAI BEI', pronounced "Tsy-Bay", is an ancient form of Chinese
massage therapy which is little known in Western culture.
Simply put, the massage therapist walks on your back.
The forces required to perform this massage technique are entirely generated by the force of gravity and the use of her body as a tool. She utilizes the toes, heels and balls of her feet to manipulate, stretch and open up the musculature of your chest, legs, buttocks, back and shoulders, thereby releasing tension which is stored along the regions of your spinal cord.
To support and control her balance, she uses overhead parallel bars and, with the use of her arms, can decrease or, in some instances, increase the varying angles of down force or pressure required to achieve the release of rigid or constricted muscle tissue. The amount of force available with the feet is on the order of three times that of conventional hand and finger massages.
CAI BEI' is an energetic massage technique, producing an ideal therapeutic bodily workout for people with a solid body structure. It helps to release tension and muscle contracture - producing an immediate sensation of relief and well-being and is especially therapeutic for people who are fatigued from high-stress or extended physical exertion, such as from sports. It is a perfect technique to be combined with other traditional massage therapies such as Chinese deep tissue or Swedish massage, for enhanced results.
For those who are interested in our CAI BEI massage, it is recommended that you also consider our Deep Tissue massage. Our Deep Tissue massage realigns the deepest level of your musculature, resulting in improved circulation, mobility, and wellbeing.
