self-care spotlight
Gua Sha
how to with:
Angela Sinnett
Founder & Lead Acupuncturist
Founder & Lead Acupuncturist
why Gua Sha?
This ancient Chinese healing technique offers a unique approach to better health, addressing issues like chronic pain.
Gua Sha is a Chinese treatment, similar in effect to cupping. ‘Gua’ stands for rubbing or friction. ‘Sha’ stands for congested or stagnant blood at the surface of the body. When friction is applied in repeated, even strokes, the ‘sha’ surfaces as small red petechiae relieving pain and muscle tension. The red spots and bruising might take 2 to 3 days to heal. Usually a flat tool with rounded ends is used to create this effect. It is wonderful at treating stiff upper necks and backs and dealing with everyday stress.
what you need...
- Gua sha tool or spoon (gua sha tool, refers to jade,rose quartz, crystalline, and other semiprecious stones carved to have a firm, flat surface).
- LEEF recover roll-on
- Time (as little or as much as you need)
most importantly what it does...
- Improves circulation removes toxins
- Relieves pain and tension
- Plus all the RECOVER benefits!
