The Gua sha Show

Clive Witham
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The Gua sha Show Podcast

Despite being used in East Asia for centuries, Gua sha is often misunderstood in the West. Join Clive Witham - bestselling author of 6 books with 25+ years of clinical experience - as he shares his entertaining insights into the world of Gua sha and Eastern medicine. Whether you treat yourself or treat professionally, and whether you're interested in beauty or health, there's something for everyone! Packed with self-treatment tips, professional secrets, and great advice on how to treat your body and face with Gua sha!

  1. 3 SEPT

    5 Shocking Truths About Facial Gua sha That Will Change The Way You See It

    In this episode of The Gua sha Show, Clive Witham pulls back the curtain on the world of Facial Gua sha, revealing five shocking truths that might just change the way you view this ancient practice completely. Discover why facial Gua sha is often mistaken for lymphatic drainage, learn about its real history, and understand why the right technique matters more than the tools you use. Clive's decades of experience and deep research come together to debunk widespread myths and bring you closer to authentic Gua sha. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or just starting out, this episode will help you navigate the complex landscape of Gua sha with clarity and confidence.

    18 min

  2. 16 JUL

    Beyond Collagen & Elastin: A New Look at Worry Lines (with Facial Gua sha)

    Tired of hearing the same old explanations about worry lines and wrinkles? In this episode, we challenge conventional wisdom and dive into a fascinating, nature-based perspective on why these lines form. Forget about collagen and elastin for a moment. We'll explore how your forehead functions like a river system, and how understanding this can revolutionize your approach to facial care. Discover how Gua sha can revitalize this system and help smooth those worry lines. Join us as we unravel the secrets behind your forehead's unique landscape, and learn how to harness the power of Facial Gua sha for a more natural, holistic approach to anti-aging.

    15 min

  3. 18/11/2023

    Revolutionizing Healthcare: Introducing Gua sha into Sri Lanka

    The second part of Season 2 of the Gua sha Show kicks of with the story of how Clive and his team introduced Gua sha to Sri Lanka. He talks about the history behind the Gua sha project, his experiences in Africa and Japan and his multi-layered approach of the Gua sha project with training doctors and nurses in a hospital, professional practitioners in workshops, and parents, teachers, children and community members in the community workshops. He explains how his long-held dream became reality and, as always, brings his unique perspectives to how we understand Gua sha, life and everything in-between!

    16 min
  4. The Magic of Gua sha!

    11/06/2022

    The Magic of Gua sha!

    Gua sha is a very special technique and is far more complicated than many people realize. In this episode of the Gua sha show, Clive explains just how revolutionary an ecological approach can be in helping people to understand our connections not only within our bodies but with our external natural environment. If you want to stay up-to-date with what's happening in the world of Gua sha, then subscribe and listen!

    15 min
  5. 9 Safety Tips for Gua sha!

    02/04/2022

    9 Safety Tips for Gua sha!

    It's important to think about safety when you do Gua sha, and in this episode of the Gua sha show, Clive gives you 9 tips on how you can incorporate safety into your Health & Wellness or Facial Gua sha treatments. He draws on his 20 year-experience in Gua sha and talks about the use of tools, lubrication, disinfection, technique, misinterpretations, treatment limits and much more!  If you want to stay up-to-date with what's happening in the world of Gua sha, then subscribe and listen!

    24 min
  6. Reenvisioning Facial Gua sha

    13/03/2022

    Reenvisioning Facial Gua sha

    Facial Gua sha can be seen in many ways. In this episode of the Gua sha show Clive gives you the basis of his way. To bring the beauty of the natural world of Chinese medicine into every treatment. He stresses the need for a foundation in what you do and that this can be found to the realm of natural science and a revision of how Chinese medicine is normally viewed. And how if you do this, you can treat with confidence.   If you want to stay up-to-date with what's happening in the world of Gua sha, then subscribe and listen!

    12 min
  7. The Gua sha Project

    04/03/2022

    The Gua sha Project

    Gua sha has the potential to eliminate the need for medical attention and reduce the reliance on pharmaceutical medication for some common ailments. In this episode, Clive explains how this is the basis for the Gua sha Project, a community driven program for disadvantaged areas of the world. He goes through some of the history of Gua sha which lie behind the project as well as his personal hopes and dreams, and also a little about the Sri Lanka project. If you want to stay up-to-date with what's happening in the world of Gua sha, then subscribe and listen!

    13 min
  8. How to Treat Perimenopause with Gua sha!

    27/09/2021

    How to Treat Perimenopause with Gua sha!

    Gua sha can be very effective in a clinical situation and this is something I know because I've used it in my clinic for decades. One condition it has proved useful with is with controlling the symptoms of perimenopause. In this episode, I look at a study which explores how to use Gua sha for this condition and also how to see the body through the lens of nature - in this case, the movement of a sunflower. I give detailed descriptions of the Gua sha treatment used in the protocol so that you can follow it and add a few tips of my own. If you want to stay up-to-date with what's happening in the world of Gua sha, then subscribe and listen!

    19 min
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Despite being used in East Asia for centuries, Gua sha is often misunderstood in the West. Join Clive Witham - bestselling author of 6 books with 25+ years of clinical experience - as he shares his entertaining insights into the world of Gua sha and Eastern medicine. Whether you treat yourself or treat professionally, and whether you're interested in beauty or health, there's something for everyone! Packed with self-treatment tips, professional secrets, and great advice on how to treat your body and face with Gua sha!

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  • Creator
    Clive Witham
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Clive Witham
  • Show Website
    The Gua sha Show

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