Gua Sha- A Tool Assisted Massage Technique(Fully Accredited) (3 CEU)
Learn This Powerful Technique for Pain Relief, Beauty, and Overall Health
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Learn Gua Sha — A Powerful Technique for Pain, Beauty, and Health
What This Course Teaches
This course teaches Gua Sha (instrument-assisted soft tissue therapy) as a practical, effective technique for relieving pain, improving tissue health, and supporting overall wellbeing.
You don’t need any massage training.
Everything is taught clearly so you can use Gua Sha on yourself, your family, or your clients with confidence.
Why Gua Sha Is So Effective
Gua Sha is used by massage therapists, physical therapists, and medical professionals worldwide because it:
- Breaks up scar tissue and adhesions
- Reduces pain and stiffness
- Improves circulation and tissue quality
- Delivers fast, consistent results
It’s one of the reasons many therapists call it a “game changer.”
What You’ll Be Able to Do
- Treat chronic pain and restricted tissue safely and effectively
- Identify dysfunctional tissue, adhesions, and scar tissue
- Use basic to advanced Gua Sha techniques
- Apply Gua Sha for facial rejuvenation and anti-aging
- Support conditions such as headaches, insomnia, and digestive issues
- Use Gua Sha on yourself without assistance
Easy, Accessible, and Tool-Light
- No prior massage experience required
- No expensive tools needed
- Can be done with simple tools like spoons or coins
- Suitable for home use or professional practice
Who This Course Is For
- Massage therapists wanting better results with less strain
- Bodyworkers and health practitioners
- Complete beginners interested in natural pain relief and self-care
What’s Included
- Full Gua Sha certificate course
- Step-by-step instruction from Mark Perren-Jones
- NCBTMB-approved provider (#1805)
- CTAA-accredited certification pathway
- Fully online and self-paced
By the End of the Course
You’ll have a clear, practical understanding of how to use Gua Sha confidently — for pain relief, facial rejuvenation, and long-term tissue health.
Ready to Get Started?
Learn a time-tested technique that’s simple to perform, powerful in results, and used by professionals around the world.
Your Instructor
Mark Perren-Jones has over 30 years of hands-on experience in massage therapy, wellness, and pain management. He is the former owner of the award-winning Isla Verde Spa and the founder of the Mark Perren-Jones Spa Training Academy.
Mark now teaches students worldwide, sharing practical, results-based techniques drawn from real clinical and spa experience. His courses focus on what actually works in practice — helping therapists gain confidence, improve results, and avoid common mistakes.
Mark is an approved provider with the NCBTMB (#1805).
Course Curriculum
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PreviewIntroduction (1:23)
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PreviewDownload the summary of this section from the resources here (0:26)
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PreviewTool time! Here are lots of things that you can use to do Gua Sha (2:27)
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PreviewHow To Do Gua Sha (4:41)
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PreviewWhat Tools Do You Need? (5:03)
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StartA look at my box of Gua Sha tools and what each are used for. (3:09)
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StartContraindications To Gua Sha (0:39)
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StartHow Often Should We Treat? (0:40)
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StartCleaning your Gua Sha instruments (1:13)
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StartYou can join over 20,000 students on FB and instagram! (0:33)
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StartWhat we are going to go through in this section (1:00)
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StartSelf treating on the head area (8:07)
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StartNEW! Anti-Aging Facial Treatment The Stars Swear By! (10:59)
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StartNeck area (7:44)
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StartChest area (4:48)
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StartSelf treating the shoulder (5:43)
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StartArms (9:07)
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StartWhat happens when you have Sha appear like I have. (2:25)
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StartHands (8:19)
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StartStomach area (2:38)
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StartMid and lower back area (2:38)
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Startthe Hips (2:13)
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StartLegs (6:29)
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StartFeet area (7:28)
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StartDoing Gua Sha for health (1:28)
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StartWhat are we going to do in this section? (0:36)
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StartThe above, through and below rule (1:45)
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StartNeck pain (4:12)
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StartRotator cuff/Shoulder pain (2:58)
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StartTennis Elbow/Elbow pain (2:47)
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StartCarpal Tunnel/Wrist pain (2:19)
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StartKnee pain (3:57)
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StartLower back pain and Sciatica (5:24)
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StartAnkle pain (2:05)