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Gua Sha

What is Gua Sha? 

Although Gua Sha is an ancient healing technique used by Chinese Medicine practitioners for thousands of years, it is relatively unknow in the West. It is recognized throughout Asia as a highly effective treatment for chronic pain conditions, stress, fatigue, and a host of other ailments. 

First, Gua Sha oil is applied to a specify meridian (energy pathway) on your body. Then a smooth round-edged object to apply short brisk strokes to that area. This creates red patches of skin (Sha), detoxifying your blood and restoring the healthy flow of Qi (energy) to the area.

 

There is no pain involved and the Sha fades in 2-3 days, but the sense of heal and vitality you experience form this will last much longer. 

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