Welcome to Gua Sha Foundations!

I'm so pleased you're here.

Whether you've discovered Gua Sha through my social media, attended one of my workshops or we've met at another festival or event, I'm super excited to guide you through this beautiful practice.

Over the next few, short modules, I'll take you step by step through everything you need to know to use your Gua Sha tool with confidence. We'll begin with the foundations, build your technique together, and by the end you'll have a complete routine you can come back to again and again.

Along the way, I'll share the tips, techniques and little nuggets I've learnt from over 14 years of helping lots of women and men feel more confident in their skin. My aim isn't just to show you how to use your Gua Sha tool, but to help you understand why each step matters, so you can get the very best from your practice.

Please don't feel you need to complete everything in one sitting. Take your time, pause whenever you need to, revisit the lessons as often as you like, and enjoy the process. Remember, the best results come from consistency, not perfection!

Thank you for choosing to learn with me. It really does mean the world and I hope this course becomes a little pocket of calm that you return to whenever your skin - or your soul - needs a reset.

Lift your face, ground your soul.

Nicola 🤍🙏🏼

Welcome to Gua Sha Foundations!

Welcome! I'm so pleased you're here.

In this first video, I'll introduce you to the course and share a few tips to help you get the most from your journey. Whether you're completely new to Gua Sha or looking to refine your technique, you're in exactly the right place.

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What is Gua Sha? Meet Your Tool

Gua Sha has been practised for centuries and is a wonderful ritual that can help support healthy, glowing, uplifted skin while creating a moment of calm in your day.

In this video I'll explain what Gua Sha is, how it works, and introduce you to your tool so that you feel confident before we begin the practical techniques.

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Preparing Your Skin & Setting Up Your Practice

Before you begin your Gua Sha routine, it's important to create the right foundations. In this video I'll show you how to prepare your skin, choose the right facial oil, and set yourself up for a smooth, comfortable and effective practice.

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Your Gua Sha Practice Begins

Lymphatic Drainage Flow

Every great Gua Sha routine begins with lymphatic drainage. These gentle movements help encourage the natural flow of lymph, reduce puffiness and prepare your skin for the lifting techniques to follow.

Take your time with this sequence. It may seem simple, but it's one of the most important steps in your practice.

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Warm Up Your Face

Just as you wouldn't begin exercise without warming up your muscles, the same applies to your face. In this step, we'll gently wake up the facial muscles, increase circulation and prepare the tissues for the lifting routine ahead.

Take your time, tune into how your face feels, and enjoy this gentle transition into your practice.

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The Facelifting Flow

This is where it gets really fun. In this step, I'll guide you through a lovely Facelifting Flow, combining the techniques you've already learnt into one simple, effective routine.

Work at your own pace and remember - your technique will become more natural and your results more noticeable with every practice.

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Cool Down and Integration

Just as we warmed up before we began, it's important to finish by calming and rebalancing the tissues. In this final step of your core routine, we'll gently cool down the face, leaving your skin feeling refreshed, relaxed and beautifully supported.

Take a moment to notice how your face looks and feels - can you see a change and feel the energy running through it.? Just take a moment to close your eyes and tune-in.

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Bonus: Cheek Sculpt & Lift Technique

Looking to add a little extra definition? In this bonus video, I'll show you one of my favourite techniques for sculpting and lifting the cheeks, helping to enhance your natural facial contours with just a few simple movements.

Dip into this lesson whenever you'd like to give your cheeks a little extra love.

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Bonus: Sinus Drain Technique

If you struggle with puffy eyes, facial congestion or blocked sinuses, this bonus technique is a lovely one to have in your toolkit. I'll show you a gentle drainage sequence designed to encourage flow, ease tension and leave your face feeling clearer and more refreshed.

Come back to this lesson whenever your face needs a little extra relief.

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Continue your Journey

The Facial Stress Reset

Our faces hold so much more than just expression - they hold stress, emotion and the stories of our everyday lives.

In this video, I'd love to introduce you to Facial Stress Reset and share why I believe releasing facial tension can have such a profound impact on how we look, feel and move through the world.

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Congrats & Continue Your Glow!

Congratulations on completing Gua Sha Foundations! I hope this course has given you the confidence to enjoy Gua Sha as part of your own self-care ritual.

In this final lesson, I'll leave you with a few thoughts, practical tips and gentle encouragement to help you stay consistent, enjoy the journey and keep your skin glowing for years to come.

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