gua sha
CHINESE MEDICINE THERAPY | SWINDON & CIRENCESTER
professional gua sha
in Swindon & Cirencester
Gua sha is a traditional Chinese healing technique that has been practiced for centuries and is still commonly used across East Asia today.
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During a gua sha treatment, a smooth-edged tool is gently pressed and stroked over oiled skin to encourage better circulation. This process draws stagnant blood to the surface without damaging the blood vessels, creating temporary red marks known as 'sha.' These marks, which may look intense, are actually a sign of healing and typically fade within a few days.
HOW IT WORKS
Gua sha significantly boosts local blood flow, increasing circulation by about 400% during treatment.
By clearing out old, congested blood from the capillaries, it allows fresh oxygen and nutrients to flood the area, promoting deeper healing in muscles, tendons, and connective tissue.
As the body clears the 'sha' in the days following treatment, it stimulates the production of an enzyme called haem oxygenase 1 (HO-1).
This enzyme plays a key role in reducing inflammation and supporting recovery.
WHAT IT HELPS
In China, gua sha has been credited with aiding the treatment of conditions like hepatitis C, and research is ongoing to explore its potential benefits for respiratory issues.
Traditionally, gua sha is used to help with pain, inflammation, and symptoms of colds, coughs, and other ailments throughout the body.
Cirencester
Cirencester Hypnotherapy & Health Centre, 84 Dyer Street, Cirencester, GL7 2PF
