GUA SHA, A TRADITIONAL TECHNIQUE FOR MODERN PRACTICE

Gua sha is an indigenous folk technique that stimulates the skin to bring sha rash to the surface, releasing the exterior and resolving Qi and Blood stagnation. The author explains how to apply gua sha in specific disorders, with case studies documenting successful treatment of pain and illness. Clinically valuable to acupuncture as well as bodywork practice, the book is easy to follow with illustrations, colour and black-and–white photos.