Gua sha is a natural, alternative therapy that involves using a smooth-edged instrument (known as a gua sha massage tool) to improve circulation. This ancient Chinese healing technique offers a unique approach to better health, addressing issues like chronic pain, sore, tired, stiff or injured muscles. It stimulates new oxygenated blood flow to the areas, thus promoting metabolic cell repair, regeneration, healing, and recovery.

The practitioner applies massage oil to your skin and then uses the Gua Sha tool to scrape the skin with short or long strokes to stimulate micro-circulation of the soft tissue, which increases blood flow. This action causes light bruising, which often appears as purple or red spots known as petechiae or sha.

This action causes light bruising, which often appears as purple or red spots known as petechiae or sha.