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GUA SHA

ancient medicine, modernized

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"You know what they call alternative medicine that's been proved to work? - Medicine."

The goal of all treatment modalities of Chinese medicine is to ensure the unobstructed flow and cultivation of qi and blood. Qi, its circulation, and its various transformations have been central to Chinese medical thought since its earliest beginnings. If the movement of qi and blood throughout the body is turbulent rather than smooth, it can manifest as muscle knots, soreness, weakness, pain, or other health problems.

Rooted in the ancient healing traditions of Chinese medicine, gua sha is a therapy that uses a smooth-edged tool to gently scrape, rub, or push areas of the body where there is inflammation or pain. Essentially, gua sha is a tool-assisted massage that not only resolves muscle tension and pain but also breaks up stagnant qi and blood to promote circulation and healing.

Gua sha is effective for a variety of musculoskeletal problems, especially muscle tightness in the jaw, neck, shoulders, legs and back. It can also relieve tension headaches, migraines, and neuropathy. However, gua sha can help with much more than pain conditions: swellings, anxiety, fatigue, sleep disorders, and perimenopausal symptoms can all benefit from gua sha treatments, especially when done in conjunction with acupuncture, herbal medicine, and food therapy.

Synthera offers gua sha as a stand-alone treatment or in combination with other therapies. We may incorporate any of the following treatment modalities into your gua sha treatment or overall treatment plan depending on your symptoms and/or health situation:

ANCIENT MEDICINE, MODERN HEALING

Gua sha, along with all other modalities of Chinese medicine, functions to adjust the movement of qi, blood, and fluids throughout the body. Used to resolve disturbances in qi flow to ensure continued good physical and mental health, gua sha is an effective, drug-free option for treating and managing a wide variety of acute and chronic health conditions. We look forward to welcoming you into our practice and becoming a trusted partner on your journey back to wellness.

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(403) 807-7806

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HOURS

Tue – Thurs: 7:30 am – 6:00 pm

Fri: 7:30 am – 5:00 pm

Sat: 7:30 am – 2:00 pm

Sun – Mon: CLOSED

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