Gua Sha, The Lash Method Objectives
Students will learn
- about Gua Sha and Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization
- about the importance of tools in applying Gua Sha
- the theories about why and how Gua Sha works
- what a normal reaction to treatment looks like
- learn the Steps of preparing for a Gua Sha treatment
- about the Historical and Social Background of Gua Sha
Students will review
- research in the field
- review and learn benefits, contraindications and indications for Gua Sha
- application for edema, adhesions and scar tissue
- several case studies
- Students will watch 4 videos with Dr. Lash (formerly Dr. Carter)
- Students will finish 3 exercises:
- Write a case study for 2 imaginary or real clients to understand indications and contraindications
- Practice on themselves
- Creating a case study and treating yourself
- Students will complete exam and survey
Exam (20 questions – 14 multiple choice, 6 short answer)
You will be practicing on yourself with a traditional soup spoon which was one of the original tools used for gua sha and is still used today. We will ship your tool out after purchase of the webinar.