While its techniques have been used in the Far East for some time, Gua sha is still very much a mystery for most people in the West. It consists of simple, non-invasive techniques, effective not only in maintaining your health but in preventing and helping to combat common ailments and illnesses. In this book, with the help of numerous colour illustrations, clear explanations are set out showing you how to use Gua sha within a holistic vision of health and well-being, including key points and channels in Oriental medicine, and also ways to treat yourself for a range of familiar health complaints and ultimately to optimize your health and inner balance.