AMTA CT Annual Conference -The Art and Science of Gua Sha - Scott Raymond, LMT
Thu, Apr 04
|Double Tree by Hilton
Learn how to approach the tissue in a new way. Gua sha is an integrative therapy that involves gliding a smooth-edged instrument known as a gua massage tool over the client’s skin to improve circulation, reduce inflammation, increase range of motion, and relieve chronic pain.
Time & Location
Apr 04, 2024, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Double Tree by Hilton, 42 Century Dr, Bristol, CT 06010, USA
About The Event
Gua sha is an integrative therapy that involves gliding a smooth-edged instrument known as a gua massage tool over the client’s skin to improve circulation, reduce inflammation, increase range of motion, and relieve chronic pain.
During this 4 hour course, attendees are live at the studio and will learn:
· The history of Gua Sha
· How to approach a client about receiving Gua Sha
· Post session care for the client
· The indications and contraindications of Gua Sha
· How to care for your tools
· How to integrate this bodywork modality into a massage session, while staying within our scope of practice.
This class will focus on applying Gua Sha to a client’s back, hips, neck, arms, and legs for addressing the soft tissues of the body including the fascia and musculoskeletal system. A gentle version that can be used on the face as a facial technique will be discussed.
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Please bring a table, linens and lubricant for the skin for this course. Please bring any Gua Sha, Graston or similar tools you already have. Gua Sha "spoons" will be provided to all attendees.