Manual technique
Technique, pressure and duration are adapted to the area treated. As with cupping, temporary redness may appear after the session.
The treatment in practice
Guasha is another ancient form of treatment used for a broad array of conditions.
The method uses the edge of a piece of bone, tortoise shell, pottery or ceramic spoon or indeed anything that comes to hand, to scrape along the surface of the skin following the electromagnetic channels; after some time leaving reddish marks as the blood comes to the surface.
Some of the most common conditions treated with Guashu are acute fever, vomiting, parasitic or bacterial invasion with a strong constitution, liver and lung function problems and diabetes. It is often used to treat children with fever as it boosts immune system functioning and develops strong lifetime patterns.
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Your treatment in the Geneva area
Gua Sha in Chambésy is a precise manual technique performed with a smooth tool on prepared skin. It provides localised tissue work and may form part of a Chinese medicine consultation or a broader manual-therapy session.
The practitioner selects the area, direction and pressure after the initial consultation. Communication remains continuous to maintain comfort. Temporary redness or marks may appear and are discussed in advance together with aftercare advice.
Gua Sha is avoided on damaged, infected or recently operated skin. Medication affecting coagulation must be mentioned. If discomfort is linked to significant inflammation, loss of function or trauma, medical assessment remains the priority.
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