Gua sha ritual tutorial
Gua sha self-massage ritual
DISCOVER THE ANCESTRAL ART OF GUA SHA WITH PHIANE DUQUET, HOLISTIC FACIALIST MASTER
For a chance to take part in one of our workshops, book your entry to the thermal experience or treatment at the Strøm Nordic spa of your choice*.
Phiane Duquet
Phiane Duquet is a world champion in wellness massage and L’œuvre de beauté® facelift. Massage therapist certified by the International Massage Association, she has won numerous awards, including six medals at the World Massage Championships (IMA and Massage World Cup), the World Wellness Champion 2022 award and the Ordre du Mérite hôtelier du Québec medal. Her innovative work as well as her community and social commitment are applauded and recognized by the governments of Québec and Canada.
Benefits of the gua sha ritual
- Stimulates blood circulation
- Plumps the skin and gives it a radiant appearance
- Purifies and detoxifies through lymphatic drainage
- Refines the contours of the face
- Reduces fine lines and wrinkles
- Improves oxygenation and encourages the elimination of metabolic waste
- Loosens tight jaw muscles
Gua Sha: An Ancestral Technique
Strøm Nordic Spa has a resolutely Scandinavian DNA. The north and the boreal forest are at the heart of everything we do, so it’s only natural that our B ORÉ AL skin care line is born from the richness and power of local natural ingredients.
However, our desire to offer you the best care and practices isn’t limited to a single territory, a single culture, or a single tradition. All over the world, people are adopting beauty and wellness routines to feel good in body and mind. And while new, innovative techniques are sometimes the basis of these rituals, they are also often rooted in centuries-old gestures and knowledge passed down from generation to generation.
For this addition to our skin care line, we focused on a practice of traditional Chinese medicine: gua sha.
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