Gua Sha
What is Gua Sha?
Gua sha involves repeated pressured strokes over lubricated skin with a smooth edge. Skin is typically lubricated with massage oil and is commonly a ceramic Chinese soup spoon was used, or a well worn coin, even honed animal bones, water buffalo horn, or jade. A simple metal cap with a rounded edge is commonly used.

This causes extravasation of blood from the peripheral capillaries and may result in sub-cutaneous blemishing, which usually takes 2-4 days to fade. Gua sha rash does not represent capillary rupture as in bruising, as is evidenced by the immediate fading of the markings to echymosis, and the rapid resolution of Gua sha as compared to bruising.

Advanced Natural Health utilizes Gua Sha, when needed, to aid in the total wellness of the patient.
If you are interested in receiving Gua Sha or would like to learn more about what Advanced Natural Health can do for you, then please reach out by calling 630.495.1855