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What is Gua Sha?
At first glance, Gua Sha can seem counterintuitive to many people. Essentially, it involves using a tool to abrade parts of the body experiencing pain or stagnation, specifically to create bruising and redness. You’d be right to think this appears to be further injuring an already-compromised part of the body. How can that possibly help, you might ask?
The answer lies in the incredible power of the body’s own healing mechanics. As with other aspects of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Gua Sha works with the body, supporting and boosting its own healing processes.
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Workshops
Gua sha For beauty & skincare with Dr. Nicole Kilian & Tressa hoffman
01.17.20
6:00PM-8:00pm
Location: Yoga for Life
714 N Fremont St, Portland, OR 97227
$50
Acupuncturist Dr. Nicole Killian will be joining as guest-host for a conversation and workshop on the benefits of Gua sha for health and beauty. Learn the science behind the meridians, and techniques so you can feel comfortable using Gua Sha at home. Wrinkles are a kind of micro-scar, meaning Gua sha can make a huge difference in the smoothness, health, and vitality of your skin. In this workshop, learn why facial Gua sha is one of Scrape’s most-requested treatments, and how to do treatments at home.
Gua sha for Pain MANAGEMENT
03-13-20
6:00PM- 8:00PM
Location: Yoga For life
714 N Fremont st. Portland or 97227
$50
Learn how to use Gua Sha for an at home routine to manage chronic pain from old injuries that are keeping you from feeling your best.
Gua Sha for fitness and recovery
Date: TBA due to COVID-19
location: yoga for life
714 n fremont st. portland or 97227
$50
It is well-documented that recovery is one of the most important keys to achieving your fitness goals. Gua sha is one of the most effective ways to achieve this, since it prompts blood-flow and healing to the areas that need it. Learn how to use Gua sha for recovery at home, and when to get a professional treatment.