What The Heck Is A “Gua Sha Massage”?

When it comes to different wellness treatment options, Gua Sha is one of them that people are often quite curious about. Some people refer to Gua Sha as “gua sha massage”, “gua sha therapy”, etc. It is also sometimes referred to as the “Graston Technique” when used in sports medicine, but may be a bit different depending upon practitioner. Have additional questions? Interested in scheduling an appointment? Want to book a free wellness consultation to discuss Gua Sha or another treatment option? Visit our booking site, send us a message or give us a call today.

So… What Is Gua Sha? Gua Sha is a treatment modality rooted in traditional Chinese medicine that many acupuncturists offer. During treatment, a smooth-edged tool is used to gently scrape areas of the body. Depending upon where you are having a problem and what problem you may have, Gua Sha may be performed on different areas of the body to achieve results. What Does Gua Sha Do? Gua sha can help with stagnant qi, inflammation, circulation and healing when properly performed. A more “Americanized” version of Gua Sha known as the “Graston Technique” has been used since the 1990s in sports medicine to address muscles or scar tissue and can help to stretch and relax those areas. Does Gua Sha Hurt?

When most people hear “scraping” they think Gua Sha may be painful. When performed properly, Gua Sha should not hurt at all. The entire treatment should be gentle and relaxing. If you for any reason feel uncomfortable during your Clearwater Gua Sha treatment, we ask that you immediately say something so that we can access why that would be happening.

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Near Infrared Light Treatment, Inflammation Reduction & Long-Covid?

Do you experience inflammation throughout the body? Have you been labeled with “long-covid” syndrome or symptoms? Interested in a more natural approach to the inflammation occurring in your body? Considering near infrared light therapy in Clearwater? Today, Dawn Potter Acupuncture is discussing recent research into photobiomodulation therapy (red/near infrared light treatment), how that research supports inflammation treatment and what it could mean for those experience symptoms due to COVID infection. Have additional questions? Interested in scheduling a free 15 minute phone consultation to discuss light therapy? We would be happy to help with any of your needs. Simply reach out today.

What Is Near Infrared Light Treatment? Near Infrared Light therapy is a treatment option that has been used for a variety of conditions with underlying inflammatory issues for over a century. Special lights are used to expose an area to specific wavelengths of light. These lights come in different shape, sizes and configurations depending upon the exact use. Depending upon the exact light, the wavelength emitted can be vastly different as well. This recent research discusses which lights may be best and the different ways they can be used. How Can Clearwater Photobiomodulation Therapy Help? Results from a recent study showed that infrared exposure therapy can interact with the key inflammatory response pathway known to be deregulated among COVID-19 patients. Regulating this pathway may be effective in reducing the overall inflammatory response that may be caused by those experiencing inflammation such as that caused by COVID-19. More in-depth information and results of the research can be found here: Infrared light therapy relieves TLR-4 dependent hyper-inflammation of the type induced by COVID-19

if you would prefer a video that summarizes the information a bit better to understand, you can also watch this video on the topic: Near Infrared Light Reduces Inflammation via TLR4 In Vitro Dawn Potter's light panels are FDA-approved Class II Medical Devices. They emit 5 wavelengths of red & NIR light: 630, 660, 810, 830 & 850nm. Each wavelength penetrates through the body tissues to a specific depth and has its own special benefits as discussed in the research above.

Near Infrared Light Treatment Risks? When done incorrectly, skin burns can occur during near infrared light therapy, however, when done properly, there are no reported risks and the treatment has been approved for various medical applications.

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Is Our Clearwater Red Light Therapy Right For You?

Interested in a more natural treatment option that can improve skin appearance? Reduce the signs of aging? Improve healing? Reduce pain? Increase energy levels? You may be interested in our new red light therapy in Clearwater, Florida! At Dawn Potter Acupuncture we are dedicated to providing a more natural approach to care and offer a wide range of treatment options, from red light therapy and acupoint injections to manual therapies such as massage and acupuncture. Interested in finding out if red light therapy may be right for you? Contact us today to schedule your free 15-minute discovery call to discuss your health and exact needs.

What Exactly Is Red Light Therapy?

Red light therapy (also known as Phot biomodulation or low level light therapy) uses light in the invisible near-infrared / visible red light spectrum. Using low wavelength red light can help to reduce inflammation, increase circulation throughout the body, improve brain health and even boost energy production.

How Does Red Light Therapy Work?

During red light therapy in Clearwater, low wavelength red light is utilized to improve the body in various ways. It can help to rejuvenate skin, hair and boost production of collagen all while breaking down fat cells. It can improve skin quality, reduce issues and even result in a more youthful appearance when used on the face. It has also been shown to improve healing, being useful for those that workout or do strenuous exercise.

What Can I Expect During Red Light Therapy in Clearwater?

Red light therapy is actually quite simply, you’ll be given a 30 minute appointment with 22 minutes using red light therapy. You can target one side of your body, both sides or whatever your goal is for the moment. Red light therapy is not an instant fix and does require consistent appointments over an extended period of time depending upon desired results.

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