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Gua sha is an alternative therapy that involves scraping your skin with a massage tool to help improve circulation. This ancient Chinese healing technique may be a unique approach to better health.
Gua Sha has its roots in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and has been practiced from as early as the Ming Dynasty, around the 15th century. It translates to “scraping sha-bruises.” It is the practice of applying pressure on the skin to relieve tension and improve blood circulation. There are two types of Gua Sha: Gua Sha for the body and Gua Sha for the face.
The philosophy is the same – it releases harmful elements from the body while stimulating blood flow and healing.
Body Gua Sha for muscle recovery is more intense and leaves red marks in its trail. Facial Gua Sha, on the other hand, is gentler. For best experience, schedule an appointment with Dr. Annie Yang of Central Earth Healing for a Gua Sha Treatment!
Gua sha is intended to address stagnant energy, called chi, in the body that practitioners like Dr. Annie Yang believe may be responsible for inflammation. Inflammation is the underlying cause of several conditions associated with chronic pain. Rubbing the skin’s surface would help break up this energy, reduce inflammation, and promote healing.
Gua sha may reduce inflammation, so it’s often used to treat ailments that cause chronic pain, such as arthritis and fibromyalgia, as well as those that trigger muscle and joint pain. It can also relieve symptoms of other conditions such as:
MIGRAINE HEADACHES
If your migraine headaches don’t respond to over-the-counter medications, gua sha may help. Since the source of chronic tension headaches is often musculoskeletal tension in the upper neck, gua sha can offer headache relief, too!
NECK PAIN
Gua sha technique may also prove effective for remedying chronic neck pain. After one week of Gua Sha treatment, you will experience less pain on your neck.
PERIMENOPAUSAL SYMPTOMS
Women nearing menopause can have things like abnormal periods, hot flashes, sleep issues, and mood changes. In one study, it is found that gua sha can reduce symptoms of perimenopause in some women.
There are a variety of stones and shapes available in the market, but you’re free to choose which one works best for you based on your beauty and wellness goals. The most common ones are rose quartz, jade, amethyst, and black obsidian. To help you choose, here’s what age-old Chinese healing wisdom says about these stones.
ROSE QUARTZ
Rose quartz is associated with love, compassion, and emotional healing. As a Gua Sha stone, it is believed to help lift the skin, generate skin cell renewal, relieve jaw tension, reduce wrinkles, and eliminate negativity and toxins, giving the skin a positive, youthful glow and firmness.
JADE
This semi-precious stone is known to provide balance and healing where there are disruptions and instability. It balances the yin and yang energies and relaxes the nervous system. It helps with lymphatic flow and reduces facial puffiness, redness, or paleness.
BLACK OBSIDIAN
This stone is believed to possess strong energies and has the power to clear out negative energies from the mind and body. Moreover, as a Gua Sha stone, it helps rejuvenate the skin and relieves anxiety and tiredness.
AMETHYST
Amethysts have a negative charge and are believed to help combat bacteria, so it’s ideal for acne-prone skin. It also helps tighten the pores and improves skin elasticity. In addition, it attracts positive energy while alleviating stress, allowing the skin to become more radiant.
These stones may have various healing powers according to ancient Chinese wisdom, but they all work with the same philosophy as far as the Gua Sha treatment is concerned. So you can pick one and enjoy the Gua Sha benefits they share.
Meet our Oahu Acupuncturist, Dr. Annie (Han) Yang 杨
"Traditional Chinese Medicine is rooted in its power to transform our health and wellness. Treatments offered at Oahu Acupuncture Clinic are personalized to each individual."
Dr. Annie (Han) Yang 杨
Doctor of Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine (DACM)
Dr. Annie Yang is a Doctor of Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine (DACM). She is also a Licensed Acupuncturist in both China and Hawaii. Dr. Yang Specializes in Pain Management, Female Irregular Menstruation, Digestion Issues, & Stress Relief.
Dr. Annie Yang studied Internal Medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine for 6 years at
Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
She has over 15 years of clinical experience in Acupuncture.
Restore balance and harmony to your body and mind, please contact OAHU ACUPUNCTURE CLINIC in Aiea, HI at 808-582-8660 to learn more about our Acupuncture and other Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) treatments.
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