(In Person) The Art and Science of Gua Sha

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. 

**Massage tables and Gua Sha "spoons" will be provided for you

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Please bring linens, and lubricant for the skin for this course.