Reiki and Tui na massage are for those who want to slow down, feel held, and reconnect with their body in a way that is respectful, grounded, and gentle — without needing to be "fixed."
Sometimes what we need most is simply a space to arrive. To breathe. To be met exactly where we are. Each sessions offers a quiet invitation to come back to yourself.
Reiki and Tui na: A holistic framework for body and energy
Healing rarely happens in just one layer. The body holds tension in its tissues, its breath, its nervous system and sometimes in places that are harder to name. This is why Reiki and Tui na massage work so well together.
Tui na moves through the physical — the muscles, the joints, the meridians — using touch to encourage the body to soften, release, and find its way back to ease. Reiki works on a quieter level, meeting the energetic and emotional layers that touch alone cannot always reach.
Together they create a session that tends to the whole of you, not just the parts that are easiest to see.
What is Tui Na massage?
Tui na (推拿) is one of the oldest branches of Chinese Medicine — a hands-on manual therapy that works with the body's meridian system to encourage the smooth flow of Qi and Blood. Through techniques such as pressing, kneading, rolling, and acupressure, Tui na addresses areas of tension, stagnation, and restriction in the physical body.
Tui na is purposeful and directional — working with the body's own intelligence rather than simply soothing the surface. It can be deeply settling for the nervous system while also bringing genuine physical release, making it a wonderful companion to Reiki within an integrated session.
Reiki as a supportive practice
Reiki is a gentle, non-invasive energy therapy. It works by supporting the body's natural capacity to rest, regulate, and restore — creating the conditions in which healing can happen more freely.
Whether you come carrying stress, tension, emotional weight, or simply a deep need for stillness, Reiki meets you there.
Cristina Arcila
Holistic wellness & reiki master Byron Bay
Meet Cristina
Over a decade ago I arrived in Australia and found my home in Byron Bay — a place that has long served as a place of gathering, exchange, and healing. It felt like the right place to do this work.
I am a Reiki Master, health coach, a yoga instructor, and an EFT practitioner. More recently, I have been deepening my studies in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture. I am excited to now be weaving Tui na and Traditional Chinese Medicine into my offerings, bringing together years of holistic practice with the depth and wisdom of this ancient tradition.
My approach is intuitive and integrative, and I have a particular passion for supporting women and mothers in reconnecting with their own wellbeing. Whether you are navigating the weight of everyday life, moving through a transition, or nurturing a new dream into being, I am here to walk that path with you.
Why Reiki & Tui Na together?
Reiki energy therapy and Tui na massage work beautifully together — Reiki working subtly through the body's energetic field with hands hovering or gently resting on the body, and Tui na as a hands-on structured Chinese manual therapy. Combined, they support nervous system balance while gently addressing musculoskeletal tension and energetic stagnation, offering a treatment that meets you on multiple levels at once.
This session promotes the smooth circulation of Qi and blood, supporting parasympathetic nervous system activation and gently assisting the body to transition out of chronic stress patterns.
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Intake and intention setting
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Energetic and postural observation
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Reiki applied hands-on or hands-off
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Tui Na pressing, rolling, kneading, acupressure
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Gentle joint mobilisation
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Integration and grounding
Book Reiki and Tui Na healing in Byron Bay
Ready to slow down and come back to yourself?
Please book a 15-minute free consultation to see if we are a good fit.
Bookings are available in Byron Bay and surrounding areas, with mobile appointments available on request.
Reiki and Tui Na Massage in Byron Bay
$180 - 60 minutes
$220 - 90 minutes
(Please note there are additional transport costs if I come to you. Please see my FAQ for mobile services.)
NOTE: If you can't find a time that suits you, please email Cristina or complete the form below.
Reiki and Tui Na massage FAQ
Disclaimer:
This session is offered as complementary wellbeing support only. I am a Chinese Medicine student, not a registered practitioner. No diagnosis, acupuncture, or medical treatment is provided. Any energetic, intuitive, or private healing sessions offered are considered complementary modalities and are not intended to replace professional medical, psychiatric, or psychological care and advice. It is important to seek guidance and referrals from qualified physicians, psychiatrists, or psychologists if there are any concerns regarding these modalities, your health and treatments.
If you are experiencing thoughts of self-harm or harm towards others, it is crucial to speak directly with a psychologist and/or medical health professionals and refrain from seeking our treatments. Taking prompt action to address such concerns with licensed professionals is crucial for safeguarding your well-being. Cristina is not a medical professional but rather works with intuition and energetics through mind body connection. Do not substitute your treatments for any concerns around physical, emotional or mental health with our sessions but rather use it as “Personal Development”.
