Gua Sha boards with Jade Roller
FACIAL LIFTING AND LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE MASSAGE
Gua Sha Massage is a Chinese Μedicine technique that was practised by high society women in ancient China. Gua Sha uses stone boards as well as a face roller that are all made out of smooth jade or other natural stones such as rose quartz or obsidian. Our clinic prefers using jade for its healing and cleansing properties. The gua sha stone boards are used for the larger part of the treatment to deliver a lifting and tightening effect, whilst working the muscles and fascia to achieve deep tension release. Traditionally, the jade face roller was used after the gua sha stone boards facial massage to calm and cool the skin, which is also practiced in our clinic for the same effect.
A natural anti-ageing face oil is first applied to the face and the gua sha boards are then slid over the face using various movement (massage) techniques. The facial oil used can vary but is typically a combination of almond, chia, pomegranate and grapeseed oils. These oils are cold pressed, organic and enriched with essential vitamins that help tighten, deeply moisturise and enrich the skin with nutrients.
Jade stone has countless properties although primarily it is a powerful cleansing stone, enhancing the body’s filtration and elimination organs. It is excellent for removing toxins and balancing the fluids in the body and one of the reasons it is effective for lymphatic drainage (the second reason is the massage technique itself). On an energetic level, jade stone is connected to the heart chakra and seeks to heal, replenish, and support. It is also known for releasing negative energy or thoughts by soothing the mind. The colour green is connected to nature which is wholesome and abundant and in turn facilitates abundance and flow in wellbeing as well as physical prosperity.


Benefits of Gua Sha Facial Lifting & Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Gua Sha Facial Lifting & Lymphatic Drainage Massage is performed on the face and neck to boost blood circulation, oxygenate tissues and eliminate toxins through lymphatic drainage. Its most prominent effect is the sculpting and lifting of the face, benefits which often become apparent immediately after the session. This technique also relieves tension in the fascial muscles, treats saggy skin and oedema with dark circles under the eyes, overall helping rejuvenate the condition of the skin leaving a bright and radiant complexion.
The Gua Sha treatment is completely soothing and pleasurable, leaving you relaxed on the inside and glowing on the outside. Similarly to our other natural facelifting methods, by improving the flow of blood and qi and also by draining the toxins from your face, you are left feeling completely rejuvenated. Finally, the oil used in combination with the jade stone will leave you looking and feeling radiant, tightened and lifted.
NUMBER OF SESSIONS, DURATION AND MAINTENANCE
Gua Sha Facial Lifting & Lymphatic Drainage Massage sessions do not differ greatly from one another, as they do with Rejuvance Natural Facelifting Massage for instance. It is the repetition which helps build on each session to create effective and enduring results.
Recommended protocol: minimum 8-10 sessions, once or twice weekly
Session duration: 45 minutes
Recommenced maintenance: Once per month, depending on age and individual requirements
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FACIAL REJUVENATION
This technique relieves tension in the fascial muscles, treats saggy skin and oedema with dark circles under the eyes, overall helping rejuvenate the condition of the skin.




SCULPTING & LIFTING
Its most prominent effect is the sculpting and lifting of the face, benefits which often become apparent immediately after the session.




LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE
Gua Sha is performed on the face and neck to boost blood circulation, oxygenate tissues and eliminate toxins through lymphatic drainage.




RELAXED & GLOWING
The Gua Sha treatment is completely soothing and pleasurable, leaving you relaxed on the inside and glowing on the outside.




GIFT TO YOURSELF
Give yourself the gift of physical and mental well-being whilst working on the best version of you externally.