**Please Note: This course may not qualify for CE credit in your state. Please consult your state licensing board for verification.
Prerequisite required: Must take Gua Sha Assisted Massage prior to taking this workshop.
Gua Sha Specifics for the Upper Body is going to take you deeper into the many ways you can utilize your Gua Sha tool and techniques in the massage session. In Gua Sha Specifics for the Upper Body you will learn how to address specific areas of concern for your clients including how to:
Reduce Fine Lines and Wrinkles in the Face
Eliminate Puffiness in and around the face with lymphatic work
Alleviate jaw, face and head tension
Reduce headache and neck pain
Improve shoulder mobility and improve posture
Reduce the pain of arthritis in the hands
And more…..
Did you know that bodybuilders love the muscle definition that comes with Gua Sha use?
This workshop will have minimal lecture with the majority of the workshop being discussion, demonstration, and hands-on practice time. Practice time will include prone and supine practice. Please bring your preferred medium, a full set of sheets, bolster and a table (with face cradle) along with any Gua Sha tool you may have purchased and a pen or pencil for taking notes. I will have one type of Gua Sha tool available for purchase for only $5 made of buffalo horn. Please bring cash and they are available on a first come/first served basis before the workshop and on breaks. Please don't feel obligated to bring any tools or even to purchase one from me, you are welcome to borrow one of mine to use during the workshop. I bring a wide variety of shapes and compositions to try in class for your own understanding and practice with the various shapes, sizes and compositions. Either way, sign up for this invaluable workshop and practice happier today.
This course is approve for 5 hours of CE with NCBTMB and is intended only for professional licensed massage therapists who have taken Gua Sha Assisted Massage. Please do not sign up for this course if you are not a licensed massage therapist or have not taken the prerequisite.
What to Bring:
A set of sheets
Massage table with face cradle
1 pillow
Your favorite massage medium
Pen or pencil for notes
Any Gua Sha tools you already own (optional)
You do not need to bring a tool to participate. I will have a wide range of tools available to borrow during class—so you can try different materials, sizes, and shapes. I also offer a buffalo horn Gua Sha tool for just $10 (cash only, first come/first served). Tools are available before class and during breaks, but there is no obligation to buy—come ready to learn either way.
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