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What is Guasha? How is this ancient Chinese massage done? Who is it shown to and where in Moscow can you undergo this unique procedure?
What is Guasha?
Translated from the Chinese “gua” – “to scratch”, “sha” – “bad.” That is, the purpose of the gouache procedure is to scrape out everything bad from the body. This is one of the oldest types of Chinese massage using a special plate made from buffalo horn, turtle shell or jade.
With a similar scraper using a special oil, the masseur acts on various points and reflexogenic zones of the body, face and head, as a result of which processes are launched that lead to a general improvement of the body and rejuvenation.
In terms of traditional Chinese medicine, heat, cold, wind and dampness that enter the body are released, the movement of qi energy is harmonized, and the processes of exchange and excretion are accelerated.
Specialist Comments
Olga Pushkina, director of the Moscow beauty salon Healthy Joy
Gouache massage activates the excretory functions of cells, therefore, within three hours after the procedure, you should avoid cold, it is not recommended to take a shower. In addition, during the day after the massage, it is necessary to drink only warm water in order to ensure an increased removal of toxins from the body.
About the benefits of gua sha massage
The gouache massage lasts one hour, but the effect of its effect is immediately apparent.
Red spots that appear on the surface of the skin, the so-called “sha” spots, as indicators, indicate pathological processes that are in the body.
The diagnostic effect is complemented by the therapeutic one. Just one gouache procedure replaces 15 (!) Classical massage sessions. It provides deep relaxation and at the same time a powerful lymphatic drainage effect. A full course of 10–20 procedures (once a week) starts the rejuvenation process. There is a complete detoxification of all body systems, congestion and inflammation and even chronic diseases go away.
Guasha massage eliminates pain in muscles, spine and joints, normalizes blood circulation, improves the condition of the cardiovascular and nervous systems. Insomnia goes away, appetite returns, general tone, efficiency, stress resistance and immunity increase. But the most important thing is that the gentle gouache technique allows you to use it even for those who are contraindicated in classical massage.
To consolidate the result, experts advise taking guache courses at least twice a year.
Specialist Comments
Olga Pushkina, director of the Moscow beauty salon Healthy Joy
There is no need to be intimidated by the redness on the skin that appears during the gouache massage: the procedure itself is practically painless, and the “sha” spots, even the strongest ones, disappear, as a rule, after two to three days.
Where do guasha massage
You don’t need to fly to China to try out the ancient gouache technique. A unique Chinese massage procedure is now available in Moscow! The first beauty salon of the international Healthy Joy network has just opened here, which offers its clients two procedures using the gua sha technique – back and face massage.
The massage is carried out by qualified specialists using exclusive Chinese cosmetics. Each of the procedures takes about an hour.
The back massage begins with a cleansing and warming massage, followed by working out the active areas of the back and hands with a gua sha plate, after which the skin is once again cleansed and moisturized.
Facial gua sha massage also includes procedures for deep cleansing, nourishing and moisturizing the skin, as well as lymphatic drainage and massage of the neck and shoulder muscles. As a result, due to the elimination of toxins, excessive pigmentation, acne, wrinkles are removed, the texture is leveled, the skin is rejuvenated, and the effect is noticeable after the first (!) Session.
Specialist Comments
Olga Pushkina, director of the Moscow beauty salon Healthy Joy
The facial guache treatment is truly unique. It is suitable for all skin types and provides not only a visible cosmetic effect, but at the same time has a healing effect on the entire body.
There are eight jinglo meridians in the face area, and their stimulation during facial gua sha massage allows regulating the functions of the corresponding internal organs.
In connection with the opening, the Healthy Joy beauty salon is holding an unprecedented action – during August and September 2010, all readers of the WDay.ru portal can undergo a gua sha massage for the back and face with a 30% discount.
For quality service, pre-registration by phone is required! Do not forget to name the password for the discount: WDay.ru.
Healthy Joy beauty salon
St. Pervomaiskaya, 58b, bld. 1 Tel. (499) 165-57-46
In the next article we will tell you about another ancient Chinese technique – qi-xue-tong can massage. Follow the publications!