Wellness & Recovery Program
Gua Sha Therapy
Release restrictions. Restore mobility. Support healing.
Gua Sha Therapy is an instrument-assisted technique designed to release muscle and fascial restrictions, improve mobility, and promote healing in areas of chronic tension or pain. It is commonly used to address tissues that feel tight, restricted, or slow to respond to hands-on care alone.
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Simple, Transparent Pricing
Gua Sha Therapy Package
Consistent care designed to support long-term tissue change.
Treatment Package
8 Sessions
Designed for areas of chronic tension, fascial restriction, or long-standing discomfort that benefit from repeated, focused treatment.
Sessions are tailored to your comfort and goals.
$125
Package pricing supports consistency for better tissue response.
Mobility & Tissue Support
What Gua Sha Therapy Helps
Gua Sha is commonly used to support mobility, circulation, and tissue quality—especially in areas that feel tight, restricted, or painful.
- Release muscle and fascial restrictions
- Improve tissue mobility and glide
- Support circulation in restricted areas
- Address chronic tension or stiffness
- Support recovery in overworked tissues
- Improve comfort during movement
How It Works
Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Release
Gua Sha uses specialized tools to apply controlled pressure along muscles and fascia. This technique helps identify and release restrictions while supporting circulation and tissue recovery.
- Targets specific areas of restriction
- Supports fascial mobility and tissue quality
- Encourages circulation and healing response
- Often combined with movement or stretching
Mild redness may appear after treatment and typically resolves quickly.
Why Patients Choose Gua Sha
Why Patients Add Gua Sha Therapy
Many patients choose Gua Sha to address stubborn areas of tension or discomfort that haven’t fully responded to manual therapy alone.
- Supports deeper release of tight tissues
- Helpful for chronic or recurring tension
- Targeted, efficient, and goal-focused
- Complements physical therapy and recovery plans
- Often used for maintenance and mobility work
What to Expect
Treatment Details
Focused, instrument-assisted sessions designed to improve tissue mobility and comfort.
Technique
Instrument-assisted soft tissue work
Frequency
Based on your goals and tissue response
Use
Standalone wellness service or add-on to PT care
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The Best Of The Best
Meet the Team
Learn more about the expert physical therapists and team members that you'll work with at our clinic. Every physical therapy session will be one-on-one with a Licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy.
Dr. Mark Shulman
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT), COMT, CSCS
Owner
Dr. Allison McKay
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), Pelvic Rehab Practitioner Certification (PRPC)
Dr. Jana Tokunaga
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
Dr. Breanna Moore
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
Dr. Katelyn Harris
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
Dr. Kayla Serowik
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
