Gua Sha Massage (1 hour: $115) (Gua Sha Add-on: $20 for 10 mins; $50 for 30 mins)
Gua Sha is a traditional Chinese healing modality, which has been known of hundreds of years. “Gua” means scrape or rub and “sha” means sand, which signifies stagnated energy. Gua sha means “scraping away the stagnation which may lead to decreased immune system and illness. This can be done by scraping and rub parts of the body with a scraping tool such as jade stone, or ox horn with massage oil or other lubricants.
There are many benefits from Gua Sha treatment. It can significantly improve blood and lymph circulation, reduce edema, aid the body detoxification process, reduce muscle and scar tissue tension, improve the range of motion, reduce tension headaches and stress, and strengthen the immune system of the recipient.
Gua Sha can be done to the face, neck, and body. If done to the face, it can help contour the face, tighten the skin and brighten the complexion, resulting in a healthy, younger complexion.
At Phoenix Beauty Spa, we offer Gua Sha Massage Therapy. We use special Gua Sha tools for the face and body combined with customized massage techniques and aromatherapy to deliver a therapeutic and relaxing Gua Sha Treatment.
Downside of Gua Sha Treatment:
It may cause red marks which is the manifestation of the stagnation. This manifestation is a sign of toxins being released and it will disappear in a few days. But it doesn’t need to cause major red marks when this treatment is given. If it’s done to the face, it won’t cause any red marks normally.
Contraindications:
- Blood Disorder
- Leukemia
- Infectious Condition
- Thrombocytopenia
- Varicose Veins
- Spider Veins
- Vitamin K Deficiency
- Using Blood-thinners
