Foundation in Gua Sha (5 hrs)
Foundation in Gua Sha (5 hrs)

Foundation in Gua Sha (5 hrs)

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NAT Foundation in Gua Sha

5 Hours CE/CPD | Online Course with Dr. Constance Bradley

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

Who This Course Is For

This course is suitable for massage therapists, manual therapists, holistic health practitioners, rehabilitation professionals, bodyworkers, acupuncturists, integrative health practitioners, and other qualified professionals interested in adding Gua Sha to their therapeutic practice.

It is especially valuable for practitioners who want to understand both the traditional roots and practical clinical application of Gua Sha in a safe, structured, and professionally appropriate way.

About Dr. Constance Bradley

Dr. Constance Bradley, L.Ac., PhD, is a distinguished educator and practitioner with a diverse academic and professional background spanning acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine, healthcare education, and integrative therapeutic practice.

A graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, the University of Colorado, and the University of Utah, where she earned her PhD, Dr. Bradley has also earned an MA in Acupuncture from the Phoenix Institute of Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture.

In this course, Dr. Bradley guides students through the history, principles, assessment skills, and practical applications of Gua Sha, helping practitioners develop confidence and professional clarity when integrating this modality into practice.

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

CE Finder

This course has been approved for continuing education by professional boards and associations. Scroll through the list to find your board or association.

Course: Foundation in Gua Sha
Approvals Listed: 78
CE Broker Provider: #20-1100782
Approvals in alphabetical order
Alabama Board of Massage Therapy
Approved Hours: 5
Alabama Board of Physical Therapy
Approved Hours: 5
Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy *General*
Approved Hours: 5
Alaska Board of Massage Therapists
Approved Hours: 5
American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (ACBSP)
Approved Hours: 5
Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy
Approved Hours: 5
Arizona State Board of Massage Therapy
Approved Hours: 5
Arkansas Board of Massage
Approved Hours: 5
Association of Massage Therapists (AMT)
Approved Hours: 5
Australian Traditional Medicine Society
Approved Hours: 5
Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC)
Approved Hours: 5
British Acupuncture Council
Approved Hours: 5
Canadian Athletic Trainers Association (CATA)
Approved Hours: 2
Canadian Massage & Manual Osteopathic Therapists Association (CMMOTA)
Approved Hours: 5
Certified Registered Massage Therapist Assc (CRMTA)
Approved Hours: 5 - Secondary
CEU/CPD Self-Cert
Approved Hours: 5
Chinese Medicine Board of Australia
Approved Hours: 5
Chiropractic Board of Australia
Approved Hours: 5
College of Acupuncturists of Alberta
Approved Hours: 5
College of Complementary Health Professionals of British Columbia (CCHPBC)
Approved Hours: 5
College of Massage Therapists of New Brunswick (CMTNB)
Approved Hours: 5
College of Massage Therapists of Newfoundland and Labrador (CMTNL)
Approved Hours: 2.5
College of Massage Therapists Ontario (CMTO)
Approved Hours: 5
College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia (CNPBC)
Approved Hours: 5
College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncurists of British Columbia
Approved Hours: 5
College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncurists of Ontario
Approved Hours: 5
Connecticut Board of Chiropractors
Approved Hours: 5
Connecticut Board of Massage Therapy
Approved Hours: 5
Deleware Board of Massage and Bodywork
Approved Hours: 5
Distrcit of Columbia Board of Massage Therapy
Approved Hours: 5
Florida Board of Acupuncture
Approved Hours: 5
Florida Board of Massage Therapy
Approved Hours: 5
Georgia Board of Massage Therapy *General*
Approved Hours: 5
Georgia Board of Nursing
Approved Hours: 5
Georgia Composite Medical Board (Acupuncturists)
Approved Hours: 5
Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy
Approved Hours: 5
Hawaii Board of Acupuncture
Approved Hours: 5
Indiana Board of Massage Therapy
Approved Hours: 5
Iowa Board of Chiropractic
Approved Hours: 5
Iowa Board of Massage Therapy
Approved Hours: 5
Kansas Chiropractic Association
Approved Hours: 5
Maine Board of Massage Therapy
Approved Hours: 5
Maryland Board of Massage Therapy Examiners
Approved Hours: 5
Massage Therapists' Association of Nova Scotia (MTANS)
Approved Hours: 5
Massage Therapy Assc of Manitoba (MTAM)
Approved Hours: 5
Massage Therapy Assc of Saskatchewan (MTAS)
Approved Hours: 5
Mississippi State Board of Massage Therapy (MSBMT)
Approved Hours: 5
Missouri Board of Therapeutic Massage
Approved Hours: 5
Missouri State Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Approved Hours: 5
Montana Board of Massage Therapy
Approved Hours: 5
National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA)
Approved Hours: 5
National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB)
Approved Hours: 5
Natural Health Practitioners of Canada (NHPC)
Approved Hours: 5
NCBTMB - New York
Approved Hours: 5
Nebraska Massage Licensure Board
Approved Hours: 5
Nevada Board of Massage Therapists
Approved Hours: 5
New Hampshire Advisory Board of Massage Therapists
Approved Hours: 5
New Jersey Board of Massage & Bodywork Therapy
Approved Hours: 5
North Carolina Board of Massage & Bodywork Therapy
Approved Hours: 5
North Dakota Board of Massage Therapy
Approved Hours: 5
Ohio Chiropractic Board
Approved Hours: 5
Oklahoma Board of Massage Therapy
Approved Hours: 5
Oregon Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Approved Hours: 5
Oregon Board of Massage Therapists
Approved Hours: 5
Pennsylvania State Board of Massage Therapy
Approved Hours: 5
Prince Edward Island Massage Therapy Association (PEIMTA)
Approved Hours: 5
Registered Massage Therapists' Association of Ontario (RMTAO)
Approved Hours: 5
South Carolina Massage/Bodywork Panel
Approved Hours: 5
South Dakota Board of Massage Therapy
Approved Hours: 5
Tennessee Board of Acupuncture
Approved Hours: 5
Tennessee Board of Massage Licensure
Approved Hours: 5
Virginia Department of Health Professions (Massage Therapy)
Approved Hours: 5
Washington Board of Acupuncture
Approved Hours: 5
Washington Board of Massage
Approved Hours: 5
Washington Board of Physical Therapy
Approved Hours: 5
West Virginia Massage Licensure Board
Approved Hours: 5
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (Athletic Training)
Approved Hours: 5
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (Massage Therapy)
Approved Hours: 5

Approval requirements can change. Please confirm acceptance with your own board, association, employer, or regulatory authority before registration.

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