Gua Sha Massage Certificate Course | 3 CEU (Udemy.com)
Learn Gua Sha for pain relief, myofascial release & facial rejuvenation
Created by: Mark Perren-Jones
Last updated July 2026
What you will learn
- By the end of this course, you will have a thorough understanding of how to treat yourself, your family or your massage clients with this powerful technique.
- You will know how to perform many techniques from basic to advanced and will see why so many professional massage therapists swear by this therapy
- Know where there are areas of dysfunctional tissue, scar tissue and adhesions which cause chronic pain and how to treat them effectively
- Personal Plan Subscribers receive a Udemy Certificate; Individual Course Purchase includes a Personal and CE Certificate (if applicable) with lifetime access
How it compares
Against the other 662 rated Udemy courses in Health & Fitness on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.9 out of 5higher than 96% of them
- Reviews2,853#45 of 663 by number of reviews
- Length3.1 hourslonger than 55% of them
- Last updatedJuly 2026more recently than 84% of them
Course Description
Master Gua Sha Therapy for Pain Relief, Myofascial Release & Facial Rejuvenation
Gua Sha is one of the most versatile treatment techniques you can add to your massage or manual therapy practice. Used for centuries and now widely recognised in modern rehabilitation, Gua Sha can help reduce pain, improve mobility, release fascial restrictions and speed recovery.
Whether you're a massage therapist, bodyworker or simply want to learn Gua Sha for yourself and your family, this course will teach you practical techniques you can begin using immediately.
What You'll Learn
Complete Gua Sha treatment techniques.
Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) principles.
Myofascial release techniques.
Scar tissue and adhesion treatment.
Pain relief for common musculoskeletal conditions.
Facial Gua Sha for skin health and rejuvenation.
Safe treatment protocols.
How to use inexpensive Gua Sha tools.
Perfect For
Massage therapists
Physical therapists
Manual therapists
Chiropractors
Osteopaths
Athletic trainers
Wellness practitioners
Anyone interested in natural pain relief
Why Learn Gua Sha?
Gua Sha is an inexpensive technique that delivers exceptional results without placing excessive strain on your hands.
It can be used to help improve:
Muscle tension
Fascial restrictions
Scar tissue
Joint mobility
Chronic pain
Sports injuries
Recovery
Facial circulation and skin appearance
Evidence-Based and Practical
Throughout this course you'll learn not only how to perform each technique, but also when to use it, when to avoid it, and how to integrate Gua Sha into your existing treatments for even better clinical results.
Everything is demonstrated step by step, making it easy to learn whether you're completely new to Gua Sha or already have experience with manual therapy.
By The End Of This Course
You'll have the confidence to safely perform professional Gua Sha treatments for pain relief, movement restoration and facial rejuvenation using simple, practical techniques that your clients will appreciate.
Join me in class and discover why Gua Sha has become one of the fastest-growing manual therapy techniques worldwide.
Instructor Details
- 4.9 Rating
2,853 Reviews
Mark Perren-Jones
Mark Perren-Jones is a best selling instructor, Certified Aromatherapist, Remedial Massage Therapist and Acupuncturist. He was also the owner of the award winning Isla Verde Spa and runs the Mark Perren-Jones Spa Training Academy.
Mark has over 250K students in more than 210 countries Worldwide.
Mark has more than 25 years experience in the massage, aromatherapy and acupuncture fields and has worked in spas and clinics throughout the world. He has massaged Presidents and their families, Olympic athletes, professional sports people and celebrities around the world.
Mark's spa earned an incredible 100 out of 100 5 Star Reviews on Tripadvisor (100% 5 STARS). In just 6 months after the Isla Verde Spa opened it became the No.1 Ranked spa in his highly competitive region. His spa was shortlisted for best spa in the International Travel Awards Best Spas and Hotels.
His massage courses are designed for both beginners who would like to start a career in massage but it also is for qualified massage therapists who would like to improve on their massage skills.
After all, the most important aspect to any spa or massage clinic is to be able to give amazing massages each and every time to your clients.
Learn from the best so that you can become the best.
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Reviews
By Michael Ocampo on 5/12/2026
I have had a massage therapist certification for decades, but have only come across Gua Sha recently. So far, this has been an excellent introduction: great detailed background (historical) info, personable teacher (with whimsical humour), easy to understand instructions, and helpful attached teaching/study materials.
By Kasie Smith on 2/24/2026
This course was excellent! Mark does a fantastic job of explaining things in a way that’s easy to understand and not textbook-boring. He has a fantastic sense of humour, and my husband even ended up sitting down and watching a lot of the course videos with me because Mark was so fun to watch!
By Susanne Sjögren on 2/17/2026
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By Christina Shorey on 2/7/2026
The information is presented in a simple, straight forward manner. The instructor gets to the action right away; which is what most people are looking for and excited about. The instructor also has a great sense of humour!
By Samantha Jacka on 1/26/2026
A fantastic course by Mark. He explains everything so easily. He makes you feel very comfortable doing each section, and the best bit is being able to watch it over and over. I just love his courses. Thank you Mark.
By Michelle Harvey on 4/12/2024
I really enjoyed how relaxing and simple this method is. I have been studying different modes of healing to complement with Reiki and this one has been the best fit so far. Thank you for the amazing information contained in this course!
By Linda Gale Wardle LMT on 9/6/2021
Mark delivers a very professional, well explained and visual presentation in this course. He makes learning easy to absorb, not boring and quite enjoyable. I highly recommend his training. I am looking forward to taking more of this classes!
By Carrie Wiggins on 11/8/2020
More specific
By Crystal Chan on 11/8/2020
very satisfied.
By Simon Trestain on 11/8/2020
These course are always informative
By Harpinder Kaur on 11/8/2020
An amazing course that my clients love. Instructor is amazing as always.
By Robert Mosback on 11/1/2020
Really enjoying the energy...Learning a lot, easy to follow instruction
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