Gua Sha

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What is a Gua Sha? Gua Sha (pronunced Gwah Shaw) is an ancient manual technique that uses a tool to scrape the skin, muscle & fascia for the purpose of loosening adhesions or stagn ation, relieving muscle tension & promoting normal circulation to these tissues. It creates an expansion of the tissues-increasing blood flow, promoting better functioning and restoring normal metabolic processes by re-supplying vital nutrients to the surrounding tissues. The word Gua translates to Scraping & the word Sha to the Markings that appear. What are the Benefits of Gua sha? Reduce Pain & Inflammation Increase blood flow to muscles, tissues and joints Release muscle tension, stiffness, cramps/spasms Breaks up stagnation & loosens adhesions Detoxify the body, Reduce a fever Decrease physical and mental fatigue Heighten mood and sense of well-being Decrease anxiety and regulate the stress response Improve general relaxation and sleep Stimulate the immune system 60 or 90 minute Sessions Show more