If you’re intrigued by gua sha but are unsure how to get started, Melanie Sutrathada (@melaniesutra) is here to help. Melanie sits down with Sandra Chiu (@treatmentbylanshin), an acupuncturist, herbalist, practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine, and founder of Lanshin, who breaks down how to get started with gua sha.
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