Smooth scraping to improve circulation, reduce adhesions, and ease muscle tension. Offered as a focused enhancement.
Gua Sha is a traditional technique that uses smooth-edged tools to gently scrape the skin, stimulating circulation and releasing tension held in the muscles and fascia. By increasing blood flow and breaking up adhesions, this focused approach helps the body clear stagnation and restore natural movement. Offered as an enhancement to massage, Gua Sha brings both relief and a renewed sense of flow.
During your session, a smooth tool is used with oil or balm to glide across the skin in specific areas of tension. Pressure is tailored to your comfort level. Mild redness or discoloration often appears in treated areas—this is called petechiae, tiny spots that form as circulation increases and stagnant tissue clears. In some cases, light bruising may also occur. These effects are temporary, typically fading within a few days, and are a normal part of the body’s response to Gua Sha.
Gua Sha is well-suited for clients dealing with localized tension, soreness from overuse, or those wanting to increase circulation in targeted areas. It is especially supportive during times of stress or transition, when the body benefits from releasing what feels stagnant.
