Crystal Beauty - Gua Sha

Gua Sha is a holistic, alternative therapy in East Asian and Chinese medicine. The name comes from the Chinese word for scraping. It refers to a process where one applies pressure to the face with a rigid, round-edged flat jade or rose quartz stone. These treatments often cause slight bruising and red or purple spots, referred to as Sha.

According to ancient Chinese medicine, there is a constant flow of energy throughout the body referred to as “chi.” Many people believe that a person’s energy, or chi, must be balanced to ensure health and wellbeing.

When the body’s flow of energy becomes blocked, the imbalance can cause joint pain, muscle tension, illnesses, skin conditions, and other physical and emotional sensations. Gua Sha massages release blocked energy to rebalance the body and relieve aches, tension, and stiffness.

Gua sha offers a wide range of skin and health benefits such as:

Promoting lymphatic flow
Depuffing
Improving microcirculation
Toning skin and boosting its elasticity
Destressting
Reducing inflammation
Balancing energy