GUA: TO SCRAPE OR RUB
SHA: INCREASED REDNESS OR BLOOD FLOW
"What is gua sha? Gua sha is a therapeutic technique from within Chinese Medicine that involves scraping on the surface of the skin with a tool to induce a change in the tissue beneath. It is used in the treatment of common ailments, and even chronic and acute illness. It can also be used to enhance beauty and treat facial features in a combined approach called Facial Gua sha. The basis of how Gua sha works in all of its forms is based on its improvement of blood circulation, the effect on the anti-inflammatory and immune responses, and the structural change in the biomatrix of the body. Frequency of Practice: Regular Gua sha ensures that these advantages continually optimize your body's systems. The more consistently your body experiences these benefits, the more efficiently it functions, creating a positive and perpetual cycle of well-being." Clive Witham
BODY GUA SHA
Integrated full body massage and gua sha with a variety of tools along the Traditional Chinese Medicine channels of the body and face to relieve tension, improve circulation and flow to the body and mind.
105 minutes - $160.00
90 minutes - $140.00
75 minutes - $125.00
GUA SHA FACIAL FUSION
This service combines a unique blend of facial massage therapies that clear noxious accumulation, releases tension, and promotes the free flow of vital nutrients to the underlying tissue. This healing therapy encourages deep relaxation, tissue movement, lymphatic drainage and tension relief.
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Steamed aromatherpy towels to the face and upper chest. Facial massage with Aypa Raw Balm or Organic Jojoba
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Steamed hibiscuc and java apple facial herbal poultice that is rolled and compressed over and into the musculature of the neck, shoulders and face. Service can be offered with or without the poultice - please note what you prefer in booking notes
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Blended with a variety of gua sha tools, gemstone rollers, and the lymphatic brush work
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Massage to the head and neck and facial musculature.
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You'll enjoy a journey of deep relaxation, tension relief and the unique ensory experience with the contrast between the steamed herbal poultice, aromatherapy towels and the coolness of the gua sha tools.
Here are 3 options to consider for your Gua Sha Facial Fusion service experience.
1. Completely face up service with focus to the face, head, head, neck, postural musculature, arms and hands.
2. Begin with a 20 - 30 minutes of back massage and and finish with the gua sha facial fusion experience (no leg work).
3. Full body massage and gua sha facial fusion.
90 minutes - $140.00
75 minutes - $125.00
BALANCE
Experience a blend of modalities for a relaxing and therapeutic experience. Full body massage and body gua sha, gua sha facial fusion with or with out the poultice and ends with 20 minutes of reflexology.
90 minutes - $140.00
105 minutes - $160.00
*You will spend approximately 60 - 70 minutes face up for this service.
1:1 IN PERSON GUA SHA OR LYMPHATIC BRUSH Tutorial
Seated educational self care service in my private treatment room.
This hour of self care starts with {have a soak}'s botanical facial steam for aromatherapy and grounding, guided breath work and postural awareness, steamed aromatherapy towels for hands and face, guided self massage, lymphatic drainage and gua sha tool OR lymphatic brush use and protocol.
60 minutes - $85.00 cash $90 credit card
*Informational packet included with the 12 step protocol and seasonal acupressure points and education.
This is not a service for professionals and does not replace professional gua sha or massage therapy education. You may bring your own gua sha tools (gua sha board or gem stone rollers) and tools are available for purchase online or at my office.
VIRTUAL TUTORIAL OR GUIDED PRACTICE BY ZOOM:
15 MINUTES: $25.00 30 MINUTES $50.00 $60 MINUTES $75.00
The gua sha services offer a blend of modalities that may resonate with your goals of wellness and relaxation in a NEW way.
"Face up services" are especially beneficial during the winter months or during allergy flares to avoid sinus pressure from lying face down on the table while still facilitating relaxation, ease, and renewal.
Benefits + Frequently Asked Questions
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reduce puffiness
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promotes deep relaxation
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softens tension
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relieves sinus congestion
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alleviates jaw tension
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regulates the free flow of qi and blood