Guided scraping to break up adhesions and speed recovery.
Gua sha is a manual therapy technique where a smooth-edged tool is used to scrape the skin over tight or injured muscle tissue. The controlled friction increases blood flow, breaks up scar tissue and adhesions, and triggers the body's natural healing response in the area.
It has been used for centuries in traditional medicine and is now widely adopted in sports therapy and chiropractic care. Dr. Clay uses gua sha to complement adjustments and other soft-tissue work, particularly in areas where chronic tension or scar tissue is limiting progress.
Dr. Clay applies oil or lotion to the treatment area to reduce friction.
Using a smooth-edged tool, he applies firm, repeated strokes across the muscle tissue.
You will feel pressure and a scraping sensation. Some areas may be tender, but the discomfort is manageable.
Redness or petechiae (small red dots) may appear on the skin. This is a normal response and typically resolves within two to four days.
Specific, hands-on realignment tuned to each person's needs.
Acupuncture-style release for deep myofascial and nerve pain.
Trigger-point and soft-tissue work to free up tight, bound muscle.
Suction therapy to boost circulation and ease tension.
Supportive taping that keeps you moving between visits.
Targeted sound waves to calm inflammation and promote healing.
Cold therapy to settle acute flare-ups and swelling.
Corrective movement so the work holds long after you leave.
A whole-body, functional-medicine approach to feeling well.