Great for home use. Now that that has been said, I've been a licensed massage/manual therapist for over 28 years and have fought using any tools. Every tool I've ever tried has been cumbersome, uncomfortable and made me feel disconnected from my client/patient during the treatment. Unfortunately, between practicing full time, and now teaching massage, the deep tissue work is starting to take a toll on my joints, to the point that I've even dislocated a couple fingers! I ordered these (along with a matching set of different shapes) on Prime Day, hoping that I'd be able to use one or two of them, when I was really hurting. Honestly, I wasn't expecting much. I am SO happy I decided on these! To begin with, the set is absolutely beautiful! The color is not the cheap, sort-of-pinkish-quartz that I was half expecting for the price. They are a lovely, soft but vivid pastel pink - like rose quartz should be, and come with a nice little velvet bag for storage, or carrying them without risking damage. The bag is a little small if you're carrying all of them, but because of the drawstring top, I haven't had one slip out yet during transport. The craftsmanship of each piece is obvious, each one is perfectly smooth, making them comfortable against my patients skin, and my hands. Size wise, they are a little smaller than I expected, so I was fairly shocked that they fit in my hands so nicely and comfortably! (I'm pretty average, 5'4" and wear a medium winter glove, but prefer a small surgical glove.) But, what has surprised me the most though is that I am actually getting feedback through them! Because of the design I can actually easily feel trigger points, spasms, tightness and other soft tissue issues/distortions. They are fantastic for deep work as they slide into the tissue without a problem, and my patients have said that if it wasn't for the initial coolness when first put to the skin (which they say is also nice) the wouldn't be able to tell that I was using a tool at all. Once they warm up, even the "pointy" ends and edges are as comfortable as a "stiff locked thumb" (as one patient put it), but way, way more comfortable for me! Another plus is that because of the different shapes, and compact size, its easy enough to get into really small/tight areas, such as the base of a 10 year old girl's neck while she's in supine (face up). As I use oil most of the time, they can get a little slick, but its not a big problem and so far I haven't dropped one, with cream the slip is even less of a issue. They clean up quickly, and, because of the rose quartz, are easy to disinfect. Overall, I'm thrilled! The only real drawback I can see with them is that, even though they are sturdy enough that I'm not the slightest bit concerned about snapping one through pressure, they will probably shatter the first time they are dropped (or get flipped off the table). The slim design that makes them so nice to use, is probably going to be their downfall. I'm really hoping that won't be for a while, but I'll try to update after the first one hits the floor to let everyone knows what happens. (Until then figure no news is good news!) Thank you for a great little handful of tools, a great relief for my joints - I will be recommending them to my students.
UPDATE: I've been using these for 6 months now, am still just as happy with them as I was in the beginning and thrilled to report that I have not broken or chipped a single piece. I did purchase 2 slightly different sets and do use some pieces from each set more than others, I'd absolutely buy both sets again and have recommended them to, or purchased them as gifts for, other therapists and my students. These are great!
I purchased this set of gua sha tools to use for facial massage. I purchased then a couple of weeks ago and I have been doing facial massages in the morning and in the evening ( when I have time...mostly in the morning though because my skin looks so nice and glowing after i do it that i get to apply minimal makeup) when I use them in the morning I put a little extra of my moisturizer on so as to have a little more slip for the tool to glide across my face. In the evening I use Rosehip oil...it provides enough moisture, glide but i don't end up with a greasy face. Over all very please with my purchase. Also i have to go and find videos and read articles that explain which shape is best to use depending on the benefit you are looking for.
I'm a clinical massage therapist that just finished months of PT on my arm due to an accident 2 years ago. The therapist I had used the Graston tool to help my arm and it worked better than anything else for breaking up scar tissue and contusions. Since I'm familiar with both Gua Sha and Graston I thought I could use these at home on myself. Their smooth and easy to hold. The smoothness of the stones makes it possible to use with or without oil on your skin. These little stones work miracles on my tendons and has greatly enhanced the scar tissue work with my clients.
Easy to use. I bought after knee surgery & use to break up use the scar tissue. I bought it together with free-up unscented massage cream so does not leave the terrible red marks so many people who do Gua Sha therapy suffer from. Use it with a cream lubricant and you can press firmer to get to deeper tissues instead of just irritating raw skin.
I am in love with these stones!!!! I would buy them again and again. They work perfectly for me at work and are shaped so well. The assortment was so nice since I treat many body areas. I have told all my friends at work to get these because they are so nice. People are jealous of how smooth they are and how pretty they are. definitely worth the money with these. I have had others that broke or fell apart but these are nice and thick and have lasted!!!
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- 5pc/Set. S-Shape/Cavel-shape/Concave-shape/Butterfly-shape/Heart Gua-Sha Scraping Board. Made with high quality Handmade Rose Quartz, long lasting, super easy to care. Static free
- Best design for body,Ultra smooth touch feeling that never hurt your skin, Simple to use,enjoy SPA at home or traveling,work on face,back,hand,foot,etc.
- Chinese traditional medical Gua Sha technology, S-shape size:11.4cm-12cm long, 2.9-3.1cm wide. 0.8cm-1cm thick.Canvel-shape size:9.5cm-10.5cm long,4.6-5.3cm wide. 0.4cm-0.5cm thick.Concave-shape size:7.8cm-8.2cm long, 5cm-5.5cm wide. 0.5cm-0.6cm thick. Heart Size: 7.9-8.1cm long, 5.4cm-5.6cm wide. 0.5cm-0.7cm thick.Butterfly size: 8.9-9.2cm long, 3.8cm-4cm wide. 0.5cm-0.7cm thick.
- Hand made of 100% high quality natural Rose Quartz，not only can be used by yourself but also as a healthy gift to friends or family.
- Each order comes with a free gift Bag!
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You'll be immediately relieved from problems like digestive disorders, headaches, dizziness or chronic pains after the treatment of a small guasha tool!
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-Made of 100% Natural Stones
-Beautiful shape, perfect gift for your family, friends, colleagues, or schoolmates
-Designed exclusively for guasha board, your best guasha tool ever
-You'll feel comfortable and smooth when holding and using, won't hurt skins
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I love these beautiful tools. They are perfect for deep and superficial work, comfortable to hold, and comfortable for the client. I chose the rose quartz which has so much natural character. These are fragile. My first box came with one damaged. Customer service was amazing and got me a replacement box in just a few days. Take good care of your tools and they'll continue to take care of you.
This set is awesome. I have used it for over 6 months and the entire set is still holding up nicely. Not even a crack or chip on any of the stones. Several different shapes contour to different muscles for ease of treatment. Love it!
I use this on my athletes and they work well in small, difficult areas that Graston doesn't work on. I've also used them on spring training trips when space is limited in my kit.
Pretty to look at but when working with it, it can become slippery and hard to get a good grip. Unfortunately, they are not as sturdy as I wish they could be. I accidentally dropped one on top of the other and both shattered.
I love that these guashas are made from Rose Quartz! I have one just for my feet and another for my upper extremities! I had an extra one to keep at work and two to give away, everyone I know loves them!♡
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