Gua Sha

Gua sha is a traditional East Asian healing technique defined by instrument-assisted unidirectional press-stroking. This technique is performed to intentionally create transitory therapeutic petechiae called “sha”.

In East Asian medical theory, “raising sha” removes blood stagnation and pathogens from deep within the meridian system to promote wellness. Modern research has proven that transitory therapeutic petechiae produces an anti-inflammatory and immune protective effect following a gua sha treatment, thus supporting ancient theory.

 

Gua Sha is most commonly used to treat the signs and symptoms of the following conditions:

  • Musculoskeletal pain 

  • Fever 

  • Sinusitis 

  • Influenza 

  • Common cold 

  • Bronchitis 

  • Breast engorgement 

  • Difficulty with lactation 

  • Autoimmune disorders (e.g. Crohn’s, Ulcerative colitis, Lupus, and Rheumatoid arthritis)

  • Chronic internal organ disease (e.g. cardiovascular, pulmonary, hepatic, and renal)