Old Orchard Beach/Saco Adult Education

Chinese medicine practitioners have been using friction to treat pain, reduce fevers, and treat coughs for thousands of years. Today, gua sha can be used to treat conditions such as carpal tunnel, plantar fasciitis, back and neck pain, and facial gua sha for sinus congestion and lymph drainage. Learn the basic scraping techniques, as well as the essential safety precautions. Included will be a calming sequence for the head and neck to encourage lymph flow, which could reduce sinus congestion, facial puffiness, and smooth out wrinkles. Gua sha is simple to learn, highly effective, and can be done on yourself or others. Wear a swimsuit top (no sports bras) if you would like work done on the skin of your upper back and shoulders. Gua sha spoons provided; we will also discuss other tools you can use.

Lisa Bouchard, a qualified massage therapist and acupuncturist, founded the MassageCraft & Acupuncture clinic in 1991.