Gua Sha therapy is still quite foreign and new to the Western world despite being around for hundreds of years. We pored over articles, books, and videos on this ancient healing art but couldn’t find anything which really helped ordinary folks understand all it has to offer. This article will … Continue reading

An ancient healing procedure that several practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine in Bellingham utilize, Gua sha is a therapy that involves the application of a lubricating medium like massage oil on the skin over the part of the body to be treated. The practitioner then uses a smooth-edged tool to … Continue reading

A healing technique used by Cleveland Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners in Asia in both home and clinical settings, Gua Sha involves the cutaneous stimulation and palpation of the skin and the application of pressure on the treatment site using a round-edged instrument in a stroke-like motion. Gua Sha produces reddish, … Continue reading