These images might LOOK painful, but they are actually the result of a powerful ancient healing technique called Gua Sha. It is a method of healing that uses a flat or spoon-like tool that is used with lubrication (such as oil or lotion) to "scrape" (Gua) against the skin, typically along the energetic meridians of the body. This produces red and purple petichae (Sha) on the skin, which are areas where the body has stagnation of energy, blood, or heat. Similar to cupping, the scraping action helps to release all the stagnation and toxins, which result in the Sha marks on the skin. These marks are not painful, and I always feel AMAZING once treatment is done!!! This session was done to ward off a bug I felt I was coming done with, and it helped tremendously! I also like to use it to help get my lymphatic system moving, especially during these cold winter months when I am not moving as much as I do in warmer times. I highly recommend it for healing and for general health and wellness!
