NAT Foundation in Gua Sha is organized by Niel Asher Education.
Gua Sha is a traditional therapeutic technique with deep roots in Traditional Chinese Medicine, offering practitioners a structured way to support circulation, tissue comfort, recovery, and therapeutic care.
NAT Foundation in Gua Sha introduces the history, principles, assessment skills, therapeutic rationale, and practical techniques required to understand and apply Gua Sha safely within professional practice.
Presented by Dr. Constance Bradley, this course blends traditional Eastern perspectives with contemporary clinical understanding, helping holistic health practitioners develop confidence using Gua Sha across different areas of the body.
Course Overview
Across this 5-hour CE/CPD course, participants will explore the historical and cultural significance of Gua Sha, its relationship to Traditional Chinese Medicine, and its therapeutic use in both traditional and modern healthcare settings.
The course emphasizes both the “why” and the “how” of Gua Sha practice. Students will learn the rationale behind treatment choices, assessment considerations, health benefits, and practical techniques for different body areas.
Through step-by-step demonstrations and structured learning, participants will gain a clearer understanding of how Gua Sha may be used to support clients experiencing pain, restricted circulation, inflammation, soft tissue tension, and related therapeutic concerns.
Supported by video education, a fully illustrated course workbook, companion course, lesson quizzes, online exam, certificate of completion, and lifetime access, this program provides a practical foundation for integrating Gua Sha into professional therapeutic practice.
What You Will Learn
| Topic | Focus |
| History & TCM Foundations | Understanding the historical background, cultural significance, and Traditional Chinese Medicine roots of Gua Sha |
| Meaning & Purpose of Gua Sha | Exploring the core purpose, therapeutic rationale, and meaning behind the technique |
| Eastern & Western Perspectives | Comparing traditional and contemporary medical interpretations of Gua Sha applications |
| Assessment & Treatment Planning | Learning when, where, and why to apply Gua Sha within a therapeutic context |
| Practical Gua Sha Techniques | Mastering step-by-step techniques for different areas of the body |
| Therapeutic Benefits | Understanding how Gua Sha may support pain relief, circulation, inflammation reduction, and tissue health |
Course Content
The course combines Traditional Chinese Medicine foundations, Gua Sha history, assessment skills, treatment rationale, practical demonstrations, therapeutic applications, and modern clinical interpretation.
| Module | Focus |
| Introduction to Gua Sha | The origins, meaning, purpose, and clinical relevance of Gua Sha |
| TCM Foundations & Historical Context | Understanding Gua Sha within Traditional Chinese Medicine and cultural practice |
| Eastern and Western Applications | Exploring how Gua Sha is understood and applied across different therapeutic frameworks |
| Assessment and Clinical Reasoning | Determining when and where Gua Sha may be appropriate within professional scope |
| Practical Technique Demonstrations | Step-by-step Gua Sha applications for different body areas and treatment goals |
| Professional Integration | Integrating Gua Sha into holistic, manual therapy, and bodywork practice with confidence |
Included With This Course
| Included | Details |
| Video Education | Step-by-step instruction and practical Gua Sha demonstrations presented by Dr. Constance Bradley |
| Fully Illustrated Workbook | Supporting course workbook covering Gua Sha history, theory, assessment, and technique application |
| Companion Course | Structured companion learning designed to reinforce and deepen course understanding |
| Lesson Quizzes | Knowledge checks designed to reinforce learning throughout the course |
| Online Exam | Assessment included for course completion |
| Certificate | Downloadable 5 Hours CE/CPD certificate following successful completion |
| Lifetime Access | Study at your own pace and revisit the material whenever required |
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