So what is Gua Sha?
Gua Sha is an ancient healing technique which traditionally involves using tools made of natural materials to scrape(Gua) across the skin of the body and more gently on the face to move energy and blood circulation(qi)to remove stagnation and encourage the body to balance and heal itself. More recently, various different tools of many different shapes and sizes have been developed to enhance the healing experience, however Acupuncture and Gua Sha practitioners still use traditional tools including metal lids from jars to achieve brilliant healing results! The popularity of facial Gua Sha as a beauty tool for depuffing, lifting, sculpting and redefining the face, neck and decolletage reducing fine lines and wrinkles naturally has increased over the last few years with tools made out of healing crystals which feel smooth and beautiful enhancing the way you feel whilst providing a more natural way to improve your skin rather than using toxic products which we know have also have an adverse effect inside the body as well as on the skin.
What can it do for me?
So I want change the way that we look at our face so we see it as a window into our body mind and spirit. We can work ALL the organs and functions of the body through the skin on the face to not only work directly on the muscles and fascia to tighten, brighten, lift, sculpt, define and balance the skin tone but it can also help the whole of your body to relax, balance and heal itself too whilst improving your overall sense of happiness and wellbeing! As you embark on your journey of skin serendipity you will find that the health of the skin on your face should improve too! The skin is the largest organ of elimination in our body so any imbalances in the body are always reflected in the skin. It’s so simple!
I’m so excited and privileged to be part of your journey to better skin and health!
When you should avoid Gua Sha?
Avoid work over injuries to the skin such as sunburn, rashes, abrasions, bruising, ulceration and lesions,raised moles, severe acne or cysts or other areas of imflammation. Any areas of injury or trauma to the body, tumors or masses, severe acute cardiovascular diseases, infectious diseases and on the lower abdomen in women who are pregnant or menstruating.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a cancellation fee if I cannot make my appointment?
I fully understand that circumstances change and sometimes you need to cancel or rearrange your appointment.It would be great if you could give 24 hours notice otherwise the full treatment cost may become payable.
How do the online tutorials work?
When you book your first online tutorial we aim to achieve the same results as you would achieve if you had visited the salon for real! I will send you a confidential health questionnaire to plan what techniques will be best for you to achieve the optimum results for both your skin and health. We will then tailor your tutorial specifically to your needs. The tutorial normally takes about one hour 15 minutes where we do a full sequence of face reflexology and Gua Sha techniques together then I will send you a short video ‘prescription’ reminding you of your important areas to concentrate on. This is followed up after approximately 1 week to see how you are doing and to check if you need any further support or advice. To achieve your optimum desired results you have the option of booking a follow on tutorials for £20 per session which acts the same as a full course of in-salon treatments with complete with on demand advice and guidance along every step of your journey to myskinserendipity! Normally 3-4 tutorials would achieve your desired results over a period of 8-10 weeks.
What if I am not happy with my Gua Sha tool?
If for any reason you are unhappy with your tool you can return it for a full refund within 7 days of receipt no problem!
What happens to my personal information?
Under GDPR rules any confidential information required to plan a tutorial will not be shared with anyone else without your prior permission and is held in a safe and secure place.