Today, Gua Sha (pronounced “gwa shaa”) is one of the most popular natural face and body sculpting techniques in Asia and it's becoming a real rockstar in the beauty industry worldwide. Gua means ”to scrape” and Sha means ”red spots / redness”. It is a highly effective treatment that provides immediate benefits.
Gua Sha is an ancient healing technique, originating from China but also used in Japan and Korea. It is an essential part of traditional Chinese medicine, used as folk medicine in many Chinese homes. It Ìs origin dates back thousands of years and involves scraping the skin to eliminate toxins, waste products, tension and pain.
Body Gua Sha massage is the perfect technique for cellulite, tension and fluid retention. As you begin to release tension and break up facia adhesions with the Gua Sha tool, you increase blood flow in the skin so that more nutrients enters the skin and waste leaves the skin. It’s through blood - as in increased blood flow, that collagen and elastic is delivered to the skin, which firms and tightens skin over time.
Reduces cellulite
Improves blood circulation
Supports lymphatic drainage
Promotes a healthy vital glow to the skin
Promotes skin renewal
The benefits of regular facial Gua Sha are many:
Gau Sha Facial and Gau Sha Body Treatments now available. There are contraindications with this technique as well as other treatments. A consultation with our specialist will help you decide if Gau Sha is a good choice for you.