Course Overview
Gua sha is a simple modality that resolves stubborn pain and old injuries, and helps heal tissues by reorganizing the fascial matrix. Gua Sha is one of the most popular and effective treatments I offer and I’m eager to share the benefits of this underutilized modality.
We will cover the wide application possibilities of Gua Sha and specific treatment strategies for common conditions. We will look at Gua Sha from the Western and Eastern perspectives, and understand indications and contraindications for this modality.
Learn about the fascinating history of Gua Sha as well as its modern usage in the form of Graston and IASTM, and gain practical skills to use with immediate results in your clinic.
Objectives
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Gain an understanding of the history and evolution of gua sha.
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Be able to discern indications, contraindications, and cautions for gua sha treatment.
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Understand the action of gua sha on the tissues, particularly connective tissues including the fascial matrix and the blood/“xue” level.
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Understand gua sha dosage and how to apply for different patient presentations.
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Working knowledge of the most common types of gua sha tools and how they can be used.
Outline
0 hrs - 15 min
About your instructor and her background in working with and teaching gua sha. Overview of the topics of the course and resources. Gua sha has roots in forms of blood letting and can be traced back to early proto-needles or non-inserting needles.
15 min - 45 min
Scraping Therapies East and West, Modern and Ancient. The different styles of scraping therapies you are likely to come across and what distinguishes them, or not, from gua sha. Including Graston, IASTM and ASTYM. About sha and why it's not a bruise.
45 min - 1.25 hrs
About Gua sha Tools. How does the material, size, shape, and edge of your gua sha tool affect its durability, effectiviness, and resonance, and why this is important in clinical practice.
1.25 hrs - 1.75 hrs
Goals of applying gua sha, indications and contraindications, actions, procedure of gua sha treatment, dosage, combining with acupuncture.
1.75 hrs - 2 hrs
About fascia and connective tissue, scars, and the yin-yang structure of the body.
2 hrs - 2.5 hrs
Video of gua sha on upper body, prone and supine, showing how to apply gua sha for common conditions.
2.5 hrs - 2.75 hrs
Video of gua sha on lower body, prone, side-lying, and supine, showing how to apply gua sha for common conditions.
2.75 hrs - 3 hrs
Patient communication about the actions and results of gua sha. Charting tips to track the presentation of sha and other changes.
Teacher
Carly Herrero
Carly is a licensed and board certified acupuncturist in private practice in Maine.
Disclaimers
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Unlimited Access & CEUS
You will have unlimited access to this course for as long as it is on Net of Knowledge, so that you can keep reviewing and learning from it over the years.
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Cancellation Policy
Please note we do not offer refunds for our recorded online courses/webinars.
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Note
This recording is available in an online format only; you will not receive a DVD or physical copy of the recording – it is only available to watch as a course to watch on the internet through your online account.
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CPDs:
Approved By: AACMA (3), ANTA (3), ATMS (3), Acupuncture NZ (3), NCCAOM (3), Standard Certificate (3)
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Language: English
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Course Type: Recorded Webinar
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Course Length: 3 h
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Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
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Access Period: Lifetime
