Gua Sha Treatment in Greenville, SC
Gua Sha Treatment at IHP Greenville — authentic TCM, in-house herbal pharmacy. Dr. Hendry, DAOM, 25+ yrs experience. Call (864) 365-6156.
Gua sha is a Traditional Chinese Medicine technique in which the skin is pressed and stroked with a smooth-edged tool to stimulate circulation, release myofascial tension, and promote the movement of stagnant Qi and Blood. At Integrative Health Partners, Dr. Hendry uses gua sha for musculoskeletal pain, neck and upper back tension, and acute illness — a versatile technique with both immediate and systemic therapeutic effects. The characteristic petechiae (sha) that gua sha produces are temporary and indicate the degree of underlying stagnation.
How Gua Sha Treatment Works
Gua sha uses a smooth jade, horn, or spoon tool pressed against oiled skin and drawn in short, firm strokes in one direction along muscle fibers and meridian channels. Sessions run 15–30 minutes and are typically combined with acupuncture. The sha (petechiae) produced fade in 3–5 days.
Conditions Treated with Gua Sha Treatment
Your First Appointment
Gua sha is typically integrated into an acupuncture session. Wear clothing that allows access to the treatment area. Petechiae (redness) will be visible for 3–5 days — plan accordingly if you have social commitments that require exposed neck or shoulders.
Why Dr. Hendry for Gua Sha Treatment
Dr. Hendry uses gua sha as a targeted clinical intervention — not as a decorative service. His understanding of which conditions and presentations benefit most from gua sha vs. cupping vs. needling guides his technique selection.