Staff Appreciation Day 2025

Back Meridian Soothing Technique

Efficacy and Indications:This technique helps to unblock the meridians along the back, promoting overall wellness. It is suitable for individuals who sit for prolonged periods, experience stiffness in the shoulders and back, or have poor circulation of qi and blood.

Procedure: Use the back side of a massage board or the comb-like edge to gently scrape along both sides of the spine from top to bottom until the skin becomes slightly red. Perform this 1–2 times daily.

Qi and Blood Activation Technique for Lower Limb

Efficacy and Indications: This method targets heaviness in the legs, poor circulation of qi and blood, and is suitable for individuals who sit or stand for prolonged periods. It promotes healthy circulation in the lower limbs and helps prevent varicose veins and venous thrombosis caused by extended sitting or standing.

Procedure: 

1. Use the comb-like edge of a massage board to gently scrape downward along the outer side of the calf to the ankle until the skin becomes slightly red. Perform this 1–2 times daily.

2. Massage key acupoints on the foot.

Acupoint: Zusanli (ST36) 

Simple Location: Place four horizontal fingers below the outer knee (lateral patella), then move one finger-width laterally from the Tibia.

Unblocking Head Meridian Technique

Efficacy: This technique helps to unblock the meridians of the head, revitalizing the mind and calming the spirit. It enhances concentration, improves sleep quality, and is especially beneficial for individuals engaged in intense mental work.

Procedure: Use the comb-like edge of a massage board to evenly comb the entire scalp from the front hairline to the back hairline. Perform 30–50 times per session, once in the morning and once in the evening.

Neck and Shoulder Meridian Relief Technique

Efficacy: This technique targets meridians and acupoints in the neck and shoulder area to unblock energy pathways and relieve pain. 

Procedure: 

1. Use the back side or comb-like edge of a massage board to stroke downward from one side of the neck to the shoulder, covering the entire neck-shoulder region. Continue until the skin becomes slightly red. Perform 1–2 times daily. 

2. Gently knead and press the acupoints in the neck and shoulder area. Pressure should be moderate—just enough to produce a mild soreness or fullness sensation. Perform 1–2 times daily, for 3–5 minutes each session. 

Acupoint: Fengchi (GB20) 
Simple Location: Located in the depression just inside the hairline, below the occipital bone. 

Headache Relief Technique

Efficacy: This method stimulates key acupoints on the head to unblock meridians and relieve pain.

Procedure: Use the rounded end of a massage board to gently press and knead the acupoints. Pressure should be moderate—just enough to produce a mild soreness or fullness sensation. Massage each acupoint for about 30 seconds. Perform this technique 1–2 times daily, for 3–5 minutes each session.

Acupoint: Taiyang (EX-HN5) 
Simple Location: Located in the slight depression between the outer end of the eyebrow and the corner of the eye.

Headache Relief Technique

Acupoint: Baihui (GV20)
Simple Location: Located at the very top center of the head.

Eye Wellness Technique

Efficacy: Stimulates acupoints around the eyes to relieve eye fatigue and promote eye health and clarity.

Procedure:

1. Use the finer end of a massage board to gently press and stroke from the inner brow to the outer brow. Apply the same method along the lower eye socket, stroking from the inner to the outer corner of the eye. Perform 10–20 strokes per session, 1–2 times daily.

2. Gently knead and press acupoints around the eyes. Pressure should be moderate—just enough to produce a mild soreness or fullness sensation. Perform 1–2 times daily, for 3–5 minutes each session.

Cuanzhu (BL2) 

Simple Location: Located in the depression at the inner end of the eyebrow. 

Yuyao (EX-HN4) 

Simple Location: The midpoint of the eyebrow. 

Sizhukong (TE23) 

Simple Location: Located in the depression at the outer end of the eyebrow. 

Ten-Finger Meridian Activation Technique

Efficacy: Stimulates the meridians in the fingers to promote circulation of qi and blood to the extremities. 

Procedure: 

1. Use the forked end of a massage board to gently clamp both sides of each finger and press-stroke from the base to the tip. Repeat 5–10 times per finger, 1–2 times daily. 

2. Apply targeted pressure to specific acupoints on the fingers to address related internal organ issues. For example, acupoints on the thumb can help relieve sore throat and pharyngitis. 

Acupoints: 

Shaoshang (LU11)

Located beside the outer corner of the thumbnail. 

Shangyang (LI1)

Located beside the inner corner of the thumbnail.