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Therapeutic Gua Sha for the Body
(Spring/Summer 2025)


6 CE Credits
NCBTMB Course ID: CE4022288
Tuition: $150

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Overview:

 

Gua sha is a Traditional East Asian Medicine (TEAM) healing technique that applies closely-timed instrument-assisted, unidirectional rubbing or ‘press-stroking’ on specific areas of lubricated skin to intentionally create transitory therapeutic petechiae, representing extravasation of blood in the subcutis.

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  • Also known as ‘coining’ or ‘spooning’, paying heed to the instruments that were commonly available in the home.

  • Similar to the Western therapy of frictioning.

  • Considered an adaptogen in that it helps clients who are cold to feel warm, and clients who are warm to cool off.

  • Generally regarded as effective for acute or chronic pain, and for mild to severe conditions such as:

    • Colds, flu, fever

    • Heatstroke

    • Respiratory problems (e.g. asthma, bronchitis, emphysema)

    • Functional internal organ problems

    • Musculoskeletal issues (e.g. fibromyalgia, severe strain, spasm, injury)

 

Modern research shows that Gua sha produces an anti-inflammatory and immune-protective effect that persists for days following a single treatment. This accounts for the immediate relief that clients/patients feel from pain, stiffness, fever, chill, cough, nausea, vomiting, etc., and why Gua sha is effective in acute and chronic internal organ disorders including liver inflammation in hepatitis.

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Here's what you'll learn in this hands-on class:

 

*The history of Gua sha and an introduction to its applications from a Traditional East Asian Medicine perspective.

*The physiologic changes that make Gua sha effective as seen from a scientific, evidence-based lens.

*The benefits of and common conditions treated using Gua sha. *Contraindications, precautions and considerations; safe handling and proper disinfecting.

*Proper procedures to follow before, during and after the Gua sha session.

*How to integrate Gua sha into a bodywork session.

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Class size limited to 8 students

 

Ideal for those who thrive in a less-crowded classroom!

This is a relaxed environment where we may share a few laughs, but please know that teaching you about Gua sha is taken very seriously and you’ll learn lots!

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Choose from one of these dates

(all are from 10am-5pm)

Friday, March 28

Friday, April 25

Monday, May 19

Tuesday, July 8

Saturday, August 16

Please bring:​

  1. This office does not have extra massage tables so you are asked to bring a massage table (there is an elevator to get to the second floor), along with the following:

    1. Sheets

    2. Towels

    3. UNSCENTED Oil/lotion/cream/gel

    4. NON-POROUS Gua sha tools, such as quartz, rose quartz, amethyst or citrine, and/or metal or ceramic/porcelain spoons

    5. Water for hydration throughout the day

    6. Lunch (there are a few fast-casual restaurants, a Starbucks and a Jewel grocery store nearby)

  2. Wear or bring clothing that will allow easy access to the back, neck, arms and legs. Please bring shorts for access to the IT band. If you wear a bra, please wear one that clasps in the back.

Policies:

​Fragrances
In deference to those who may have chemical sensitivities, I ask that you refrain from wearing fragrances or colognes.

 

Health and Safety
If you are symptomatic, please do not come to class. Symptomatic students (typical cold/flu-like symptoms or loss of taste/smell) may not be in class at any time.
The Peaceful Healing Place is a mask-optional environment. 

 

Attendance 
100% attendance is mandatory for continuing education credit. Tardiness by more than 20 minutes of class start time will count as an absence.

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Refunds/Transfer Credit
**Within 5 business days of registering - Cost of tuition minus 10% for processing fees ($135 total refund)
**6 days or more after registering, until day of class - Cost of tuition minus fee of 25% ($112.50 total refund)
**Same day of class, before class begins - Cost of tuition minus 25%+additional fee of $25 ($87.50 total refund)
**After class has started, less than 60% attended - Same fees as above plus pro-rated value of the portion of class attended
**After 60% of class has occurred, or with no-show - No Refund, but transfer credit can be held as per below

TRANSFER: If 0-30% of course has been attended - no fee to transfer
TRANSFER: When 30-60% of course has been attended - $50 fee to transfer
TRANSFER: After 60% of class has been attended - No transfer allowed, but student may repeat class at 1/2 price

The Peaceful Healing Place

1700 E. Algonquin Road

Suite 218

Algonquin, IL 60102

​enter through the doors marked "Professional Suites 201-218"

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847/877-4230

Ninetta Keenan, aobta-cp, bctmb, apce

Certified Practitioner of Classic Asian Medicine,

NCBTMB Board Certified Bodywork Professional, 

NCBTMB Approved Continuing Education Provider

Hours:

Tuesday - 1-8pm

Wednesday - 10am-7pm

Thursday - 10am-8pm

Friday - 1-7pm

Saturday - 10am-4pm

Sunday - call for appt

Monday - call for appt

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