What You Need To Know

Gua Sha Facial

 

What is Gua Sha

Gua Sha is a natural alternative therapy that involves scratching or scraping your skin with a massage instrument to stimulate microcirculation of the soft tissue, which improves blood circulation.

History

It was invented by the Ancient Chinese, it is thought that by utilizing these strokes heat the stagnated energy (QI) which is responsible for the inflammation that causes chronic pains and illnesses, may be stimulated to flow freely again.

The ancient Chinese first used ceramic spoon, Fade, bian stone, buffalo horn and other materials for use on the body and in all forms of shapes and sizes.

What is it used to treat

It is used to treat the following illnesses and symptoms

  • Scar Tissue
  • Bodily Tension
  • Aches and Pains in the musculoskeletal system
  • Carpal Tunnel
  • Tennis Elbow
  • Circulation