What is Gua Sha?

Gua Sha is an ancient Chinese healing technique that aims to improve circulation, alleviate chronic pain and inflammation, and stimulate lymphatic drainage. Gua Sha is performed by scraping the skin firmly in long strokes with a solid massage tool — usually on the back, neck, arms, legs and face.

The name Gua Sha, pronounced ‘gwahshah’, comes from the Chinese word for scraping. Gua Sha dates way back to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), where medical practitioners would essentially ’scrape away the illness’ to alleviate chronic pain.

Benefits of Gua Sha

Increase circulation

Prevents wrinkles on forehead and around the eye area

Reduces dark circles and puffiness under the eyes

Reduces inflammation

Stimulates lymphatic drainage

Firming and toning of the skin

Leaves glowing skin!

Add a Gua Sha Session on to your massage or schedule a seperate Gua Sha Session.