Online Training for Acupuncturists

3 NCCAOM PDAs

  • Gain an understanding of the history and evolution of gua sha.
  • Be able to discern indications, contraindications, and cautions for gua sha treatment.
  • Understand the action of gua sha on the tissues, particularly connective tissues including the fascial matrix and the blood/“xue” level.
  • Understand gua sha dosage and how to apply for different patient presentations.
  • Working knowledge of the most common types of gua sha tools and how they can be used.
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What learners are saying

While I learned gua sha in school, I never actually used it or had the desire since graduating. However, I was curious what a whole course on gua sha would offer and now I’m excited to have this ancient tool in my back pocket.

I love the calm teaching from Carly and so clearly going through the material. Also the demo was very helpful for me to see and what to look for (such as the blooming of the sha). I’ve already tried this out at work and have had positive results. Am happy I took this.

Tara A.

Canada

I thoroughly enjoyed this course. It was easy to follow, and the content and demonstrations were captivating, engaging, and informative.

Shawna T.

United States

Excellent and knowledgeable presentation of the material. The video of the hands on demonstration was definitely helpful. Thank you!

Debi

Canada

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Gua sha is a traditional healing technique used for thousands of years, and is still a part of...

Carly Herrero is a licensed and board certified acupuncturist in private practice in Yarmouth, Maine.

She has taught continuing education workshops on gua sha, cupping, Eastern medicine, and ethics since 2014 for massage therapists and acupuncturists. I’m an NCCAOM certified provider and continue to teach online and in person classes.

She has also taught classes on business and Eastern bodywork for students at East West College of the Healing Arts, and was a teaching assistant at the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine. She regularly uses gua sha in clinical acupuncture practice for one of the most effective treatments for pain.