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The Gua sha Show

Clive Witham

Health & Fitness

Frequency: 1 episode/57d. Total Eps: 29

Despite being used in East Asia for centuries, Gua sha is often misunderstood in the West. Join Clive Witham - bestselling author of 6 books with 25+ years of clinical experience - as he shares his entertaining insights into the world of Gua sha and Eastern medicine. Whether you treat yourself or treat professionally, and whether you're interested in beauty or health, there's something for everyone! Packed with self-treatment tips, professional secrets, and great advice on how to treat your body and face with Gua sha!

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🇩🇪 Germany - Alternative Health
15/08/2025
#89
🇩🇪 Germany - Alternative Health
14/08/2025
#69
🇩🇪 Germany - Alternative Health
26/01/2025
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🇩🇪 Germany - Alternative Health
09/10/2024
#97
🇩🇪 Germany - Alternative Health
08/10/2024
#57

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Why the Face Can’t Be Separated from the Body – Ecology in Motion Explained

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 • Duration 08:17

In this episode, Clive Witham explores a radically different way of understanding the face—not as an isolated part of the body, but as the visible tip of a much deeper, interconnected system. Drawing from decades of clinical experience and the Ecology in Motion framework, Clive shares why facial treatments often fall short when they ignore the rest of the body—and how reconnecting with structural patterns, posture, and even the arms and back can unlock true transformation.

You'll hear clinic stories, practical techniques, and a new way of seeing the body that brings nature, structure, and facial work into alignment.

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Your Face Isn’t a Map—It’s a Garden

Sunday, June 15, 2025 • Duration 05:15

Your face isn’t a map of flaws to fix—it’s a living garden to nurture. In Ecology in Motion, I rethink facial care by seeing the skin as part of a dynamic ecosystem: rivers of blood and lymph, fascial networks, and the body’s memory. Ditch the beauty-industry focus on “sculpting” and “lifting”—this practice is about communication, not force. By addressing deeper tension patterns, vascular flow, and fascial restrictions, EIM works with your body’s physiology to reveal radiant change from within. Let me shown you how we treat the whole system, not just the surface. Because real transformation starts below the skin.

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Gua sha Doesn’t Tighten or Tone—Why the Beauty Industry Got It Wrong

Season 3 · Episode 5

Monday, January 6, 2025 • Duration 12:42

Are Gua sha tools really the magic wands for tighter, toned skin, or has the beauty industry led us astray? In this episode, we dive into the science, history, and misconceptions surrounding Facial Gua sha. From debunking bold claims about collagen production and muscle toning to exploring what Gua Sha actually does—like boosting circulation and reducing puffiness—this episode sets the record straight. Whether you’re a practitioner or simply Gua sha curious, get ready to rethink everything you thought you knew about this ancient practice. Spoiler alert: it’s not about flawless skin!

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Gua sha Doesn’t Detox—Stop Believing the Lie

Thursday, December 12, 2024 • Duration 09:27

In this eye-opening episode, we tackle one of the most pervasive myths surrounding Gua sha: its supposed detoxification powers. Despite the countless claims you’ll find online and the buzzword-filled pitches from tool sellers and trainers, the idea that Gua sha detoxifies simply doesn’t hold water.

Join me as I debunk this misconception and explore what detoxification truly means in the body, including how our liver, kidneys, and circulatory systems already handle this critical function. Learn why the term "detox" isn’t even part of traditional Chinese medicine’s vocabulary and discover the actual science and mechanics behind Gua sha.

Whether you’re a practitioner, a curious user, or someone eager to separate fact from fiction, this episode will deepen your understanding of Gua sha’s profound benefits—beyond the oversimplified and misleading buzzwords.

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5 Shocking Truths About Facial Gua sha That Will Change The Way You See It

Season 3 · Episode 3

Tuesday, September 3, 2024 • Duration 18:29

In this episode of The Gua sha Show, Clive Witham pulls back the curtain on the world of Facial Gua sha, revealing five shocking truths that might just change the way you view this ancient practice completely. Discover why facial Gua sha is often mistaken for lymphatic drainage, learn about its real history, and understand why the right technique matters more than the tools you use. Clive's decades of experience and deep research come together to debunk widespread myths and bring you closer to authentic Gua sha. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or just starting out, this episode will help you navigate the complex landscape of Gua sha with clarity and confidence.

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Beyond Collagen & Elastin: A New Look at Worry Lines (with Facial Gua sha)

Season 3 · Episode 2

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 • Duration 14:46

Tired of hearing the same old explanations about worry lines and wrinkles? In this episode, we challenge conventional wisdom and dive into a fascinating, nature-based perspective on why these lines form.

Forget about collagen and elastin for a moment. We'll explore how your forehead functions like a river system, and how understanding this can revolutionize your approach to facial care. Discover how Gua sha can revitalize this system and help smooth those worry lines.

Join us as we unravel the secrets behind your forehead's unique landscape, and learn how to harness the power of Facial Gua sha for a more natural, holistic approach to anti-aging.

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Revolutionizing Healthcare: Introducing Gua sha into Sri Lanka

Season 3 · Episode 1

Saturday, November 18, 2023 • Duration 15:43

The second part of Season 2 of the Gua sha Show kicks of with the story of how Clive and his team introduced Gua sha to Sri Lanka. He talks about the history behind the Gua sha project, his experiences in Africa and Japan and his multi-layered approach of the Gua sha project with training doctors and nurses in a hospital, professional practitioners in workshops, and parents, teachers, children and community members in the community workshops. He explains how his long-held dream became reality and, as always, brings his unique perspectives to how we understand Gua sha, life and everything in-between!

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The Magic of Gua sha!

Season 2 · Episode 7

Saturday, June 11, 2022 • Duration 15:00

Gua sha is a very special technique and is far more complicated than many people realize. In this episode of the Gua sha show, Clive explains just how revolutionary an ecological approach can be in helping people to understand our connections not only within our bodies but with our external natural environment.

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9 Safety Tips for Gua sha!

Season 2 · Episode 6

Saturday, April 2, 2022 • Duration 23:42

It's important to think about safety when you do Gua sha, and in this episode of the Gua sha show, Clive gives you 9 tips on how you can incorporate safety into your Health & Wellness or Facial Gua sha treatments. He draws on his 20 year-experience in Gua sha and talks about the use of tools, lubrication, disinfection, technique, misinterpretations, treatment limits and much more!

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Reenvisioning Facial Gua sha

Season 2 · Episode 5

Sunday, March 13, 2022 • Duration 12:28

Facial Gua sha can be seen in many ways. In this episode of the Gua sha show Clive gives you the basis of his way. To bring the beauty of the natural world of Chinese medicine into every treatment. He stresses the need for a foundation in what you do and that this can be found to the realm of natural science and a revision of how Chinese medicine is normally viewed. And how if you do this, you can treat with confidence.

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