What is Gua Sha?
Gua Sha is a traditional Chinese therapy that involves gently scraping the skin with a smooth-edged tool to stimulate circulation and support the body’s natural healing processes. By encouraging blood flow and lymphatic drainage, Gua Sha helps relieve muscle tension, reduce inflammation, and ease pain in areas such as the neck, shoulders, and back. It is also known to promote relaxation, support recovery from physical strain, and improve overall energy flow in the body. When performed on the face with light pressure, Gua Sha can help reduce puffiness, encourage healthy skin circulation, and create a refreshed, revitalized appearance.
How Gua Sha Works
How it’s done
- A smooth tool is used
- The skin is lubricated with oil
- This can sometimes lead to red marks on the skin which usually disappear after 3-5 days
What it’s used for
Headaches
Coughs and colds
Digestive problems
Insomnia
Neck, back, shoulder pain
Hip and leg pain
Sinus problems
Anxiety and depression
Chronic widespread pain & fatigue disorders
Facial Gua Sha
Facial Gua sha
– brings the inner glow to your face
– Reduces the impact of fine lines and helps to prevent other features from appearing
– Restores self-confidence and sees beauty not as in the pages of a magazine but the emanation of your inner self
Is it safe?
Generally safe when done properly Marks fade in a few days Should be avoided on broken skin, infections, or if you have bleeding disorders or take blood thinners