What is Dao Liao (Knife Massage Therapy)?
Dao Liao,
or Knife Massage Therapy, has a 2500 year history, originating in China. In the past, monks in temples utilized it as
natural therapy to cure illnesses.
Currently, it is only practiced in Taiwan
by practitioners in the World Public Welfare Association, a public service
organization based in Taipei,
Taiwan.
Dao
Liao’s primary function is to provide a qi
(life force energy) exchange. As such,
it is a form of Qigong and uses a light force.
Beneficial effects of this qi
exchange and energy field transformation are numerous: Relaxation of body and mind; increased
circulation and lymphatic function; relief of bodily aches and pains; cellular
rejuvenation; balance of the body’s internal heat and cold state; improved
quality of sleep; reduction of body fat and water retention; clear and open
energy channels and pressure points. Dao
Liao can also address problems such as hypertension, cardiovascular problems,
stress, insomnia and immunity deficiencies, among others.
