Gua Sha Strategies for Healthcare Practitioners

Saturday September 28, 2024

9am to 4pm

6 CE hours

Waterboro, ME

Gua sha is a simple technique that resolves stubborn pain and old injuries, and can heal tissues by reorganizing the fascial matrix.

In this workshop we will cover the wide application possibilities of gua sha and specific treatment strategies for many common conditions.

Learn about the fascinating history of gua sha as well as its modern usage in the form of Graston and IASTM, and gain practical skills to use with immediate results in your clinic.

This workshop is open to acupuncturists, massage therapists, chiropractors, physical therapists, athletic trainers, and other bodyworkers.

Location Pecks Family Acupuncture 813C Main Street, Waterboro ME 04087

Time 9am to 4pm with a 30 minute lunch break and two 15 minute breaks.

Details

The workshop will alternate lecture and didactic material with hands-on learning in pairs. Be prepared to treat and receive treatment.

This workshop will be video recorded for future teaching purposes, if you do not wish to be recorded you may opt out.

Please bring:

• A gua sha tool of your choice. Here is a guide to choosing a gua sha tool. Gua sha tools are widely available online. Professional grade copper gua sha tools from Acuartistry will be available for sale at the workshop for $100. Card or Venmo is accepted for payment.
• A set of linens for the massage table
• Lotion or other gliding medium
• A hand towel
• Please wear or bring shorts and a tank top or sports bra for better treatment access during the practical portion.

Cancellation policy

90% refund if cancellation is at least 2 weeks in advance of the start date.

No refunds if cancellation is less than 2 weeks in advance of the start date.

Cost and Registration

Single registrant early bird rate $155
Single registrant $180 as of September 12th

Double registrant (two people registering together) early bird rate $145 each
Double registrant $170 each as of September 12th

Click Register for Workshop below which will take you to an online booking page.

Please choose either “Single Registrant” or “Double Registrant” and you will be directed to the event on the calendar on September 28th.

Click the event block and you will be prompted to make an account with your registration information. Send an email if you have any questions.

Instructions for Registration

When you click Register for Workshop you will be directed to the scheduling page.

Scroll to Select a Treatment. Choose either Single or Double Registrant.

You will be directed to the date of the workshop on the calendar- September 28,

click the block.

Click I’m Done to confirm.

You will be directed to make an account. Please put in your debit or credit card information and your registration will be complete when we run your card for payment.

About the Instructor

Carly Herrero LAc is an acupuncturist in private practice in Bath, ME.

She teaches classes and workshops for students and professionals on gua sha, cupping, ethics, business, eastern bodywork, and eastern medicine. She practiced massage therapy for over 15 years in Oregon and Washington and has been a licensed acupuncturist since 2016.

She is an NCCAOM continuing education instructor for hospice acupuncture.

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