Foundation in Gua Sha (5 hrs)

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