Advanced Therapeutic Facial Gua Sha
Parts 1 & 2
(Summer/Fall, 2025)
6 CE Credits per class
NCBTMB Course ID CE4022467 (Part 1)
NCBTMB Course ID CE4022468 (Part 2)
Tuition: $150 per class
Overview:
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In Part 1 of Advanced Therapeutic Facial Gua Sha, we will review the fundamentals of Therapeutic Facial Gua Sha and then delve into learning how to treat allergies, dizziness/vertigo and jaw tension/TMD from a Traditional East Asian Medicine perspective. This class will focus on using acupoints on the face/head/neck/body.
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PREREQUISITE: Therapeutic Facial Gua Sha
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In Part 2, we will take a deeper dive into treating conditions afflicting the face and head, namely Bell's palsy, colds/flu, insomnia and tinnitus from a Traditional East Asian Medicine (TEAM) perspective. This class will focus on using acupoints on the face/head/neck/body.
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​PREREQUISITE: Therapeutic Facial Gua Sha
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​What you will learn in Parts 1 & 2:​​
*Review the fundamental techniques, cautions and contraindications of Therapeutic Facial Gua Sha.
*Review tools and oils used for Therapeutic Facial Gua Sha
*The root cause of each condition from the lens of Traditional East Asian Medicine
*Which acupoints to use for each condition, and their location
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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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Dates:
(each class runs 10am-5pm)
Part 1
Monday, August 18 -or-
Thursday, November 13
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Part 2
Tuesday, August 19 -or-
Friday, November 14
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Please bring:​
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This classroom has a limited number of massage tables so you MIGHT be asked to bring a massage table as we get closer to class time (there is an elevator to get to the second floor), along with the following:
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Sheets
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Towels
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UNSCENTED Oil/lotion/cream/gel suitable for use on the face
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NON-POROUS Gua sha tools such as quartz, rose quartz, amethyst or citrine, and/or metal or ceramic/porcelain (these materials lend themselves well to proper disinfection/sanitization procedures)
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If possible, bring a variety of tools in different shapes and materials to experiment with (you will need a selection of tools in your practice to accommodate your client's preferences/comfort).
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Water for hydration throughout the day
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Lunch (there are a few fast-casual restaurants, a Starbucks and a Jewel grocery store nearby)
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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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​