What Are The Benefits Of Traditional Gua Sha Therapy In NYC?

We are sure you’ve heard the name Gua Sha splashed across the pages of your favorite magazine or have seen a Gua Sha tool being used by an influencer on social media, but do you know what Gua Sha therapy actually does?

As skincare and aesthetic professionals here at HealthKey MedSpa Clubs, we always have our finger on the pulse of the latest trends that our clients are eager to try. As a result, we offer Traditional Gua Sha therapy along with Body Gua Sha as enhancements to your skincare and body sculpting services.

As skin care professionals, we also take pride in being a resource and educational tool for our clients to fully understand the treatments and therapies.

In a past article titled “How Is Vacuum Therapy Better Than Liposuction,” we discussed this revolutionary and non-invasive body sculpting therapy. In today’s article, we will discuss the benefits of this Traditional Chinese Medicine practice known as Gua Sha therapy.

What is Gua Sha?

Gua Sha is one of the holistic treatments used in Traditional Chinese Medicine.

The name Gua Sha translates to “scratch and “sand,” with the sand referring to how the skin reacts during therapy.

Your aesthetician will massage your face with a traditional massage tool typically made of jade or another type of crystal.

To perform the massage, they “scrape” the dull, smooth-edged tool downward against the skin, increasing in pressure as they go to create small raised bumps known as petechiae.

You will also have a serum or liquid solution applied to the face for a smoother massage.

Benefits of Gua Sha

There are quite a few benefits of Gua Sha therapy, but the most significant advantage that it is used for is pain relief. In addition, because this is a form of massage, it helps to alleviate tension and tightness in the body, typically around the face, neck, and shoulders.

Here are a few of the other benefits of this traditional Chinese therapy!

Lymphatic Drainage

A slow lymphatic system can cause puffiness, swollen skin, acne, and other facial issues. When treated, Gua Sha helps drain the lymphatic system and relieve the puffiness and swollen areas. It’s a form of cleansing the body of toxins and unnecessary fluid buildup. This is an excellent therapy for those experiencing fluid build-up in other parts of the body, such as arms and legs!

Fine Lines and Wrinkles

This is a great therapy to begin in your early staging of aging. Gua Sha can temporarily improve those fine lines and wrinkles that appear as we age.

Brighter, Smoother Skin

As the tension releases in your face and the petechiae begins to fade, you’ll enjoy a smoother complexion and brighter skin. In addition, the treatment stimulates the healing process in the body and collagen stimulation, which leaves you with more radiant, healthier-looking skin.

Other benefits of Gua Sha therapy include:

Migraine relief
Improved blood circulation (this helps those with cystic acne!)
Neck pain
Perimenopausal syndrome

Experience Traditional Gua Sha Therapy in NYC

If you’re interested in trying Tradition Gua Sha therapy in NYC in addition to other facial and skincare treatments, schedule an appointment with us, HealthKey MedSpas!

We have 2 locations throughout New York City in Manhattan and Queens and are always available to answer any questions about our services. To learn more about us, browse our website, read our blogs and visit our social media pages!