Gua sha Indications and Application

Course overview

Clinical indications for Gua sha are discussed as well as guidelines for safe and adept application of the technique. Clinical indications include signs and symptoms as well as how to palpate to confirm sha is present and Gua sha in indicated. How to position a patient, how to position oneself, how to grip a Gua sha tool, what direction to press-stroke and how are described. Details and practice of communication skills are as important as good hands for effective Gua sha.