Gua Sha

Gua sha (pronounced "gwa-shah") is an East Asian healing technique which is an alternative therapy. A trained professional applies massage oil to your skin then uses a small, smooth-edged tool to firmly scrape your skin with short or long strokes to stimulate microcirculation of the soft tissue which increases blood flow. According to traditional Chinese medicine, chi is energy that flows through the body and good health relies on chi, or energy, being balanced and flowing freely. Gua sha aims to unblock this vital energy to relieve aches or stiffness.