Therapeutic Gua Sha for Body CE Class
Choose a date: Mar 28; Apr 25; May 19; July 8; Aug 16
Service Description
This class is currently for Licensed Massage Therapists only, and provides 6hrs of CE credit. 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. 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. *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.
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
ATTENDANCE *100% attendance is mandatory for continuing education credit. Tardiness by more than 20 minutes of class start time will count as an absence. REFUNDS/TRANSFERS **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
Contact Details
1700 East Algonquin Road suite 218, Algonquin, IL, USA
NinettaKeenan@PeacefulHealingPlace.com