Gua Sha Therapy for Frozen Shoulder

5 Hours CE/CPD | On-Demand Webinar Course with Dr. Constance Bradley

Frozen shoulder can present with significant pain, restricted movement, and complex changes affecting the shoulder and surrounding tissues.

Gua Sha Therapy for Frozen Shoulder is based on a completed three-part webinar series and is now presented as an on-demand course with lifetime access.

Presented by Dr. Constance Bradley, the course combines Traditional Chinese Medicine principles with contemporary therapeutic applications for working with adhesive capsulitis.

Course Overview

Across this 5-hour CE/CPD course, students will explore the use of Gua Sha in the treatment and management of frozen shoulder.

The recorded webinar sessions explain relevant physiological mechanisms, demonstrate key techniques, and examine safe ways to incorporate Gua Sha into clinical practice for clients with shoulder dysfunction.

The course addresses treatment sequencing, pain and mobility considerations, integration with other manual and rehabilitative approaches, and important precautions and contraindications.

What You Will Learn

Topic Focus Frozen Shoulder Understanding the pathophysiology and clinical presentation of adhesive capsulitis Gua Sha Foundations Exploring the theoretical basis of Gua Sha within Traditional Chinese Medicine Shoulder Techniques Applying Gua Sha safely to the shoulder complex with appropriate tool handling Treatment Sequencing Structuring treatment to support pain reduction and improved mobility Clinical Integration Combining Gua Sha with other manual and rehabilitative approaches Safety Recognising precautions and contraindications for shoulder treatment

Course Content

Module Focus Clinical Foundations Frozen shoulder presentation, relevant anatomy, and treatment considerations Gua Sha Demonstrations Practical shoulder techniques, application, and tool handling Clinical Application Treatment sequencing, integration, safety, and professional practice

Who This Course Is For

This course is designed for massage therapists, acupuncturists, physical therapists, manual therapists, rehabilitation professionals, and other qualified practitioners seeking to integrate traditional tools with evidence-informed approaches to shoulder care.

About Dr. Constance Bradley

Dr. Constance Bradley, L.Ac., PhD, is an acupuncturist and integrative medicine educator whose work combines Traditional Chinese Medicine with contemporary clinical understanding.

She has presented internationally on acupuncture, facial rejuvenation, integrative pain management, and practical therapeutic applications of Gua Sha.

Included With This Course

Included Details Recorded Webinar Sessions Three recorded sessions covering theory, demonstrations, and clinical application Course Workbook Downloadable supporting workbook for study and practical reference Companion Course Structured supporting material designed to reinforce the webinar learning Online Exam Assessment included for course completion Certificate Downloadable 5 Hours CE/CPD certificate following successful completion Lifetime Access Study on demand and revisit the recordings and course materials at any time

CE Finder

This course has been approved for continuing education by professional boards and associations. Scroll through the list to find your board or association.

Course: Gua Sha Therapy for Frozen Shoulder
Approvals Listed: 47
CE Broker Provider: #20-1362171 Approvals in alphabetical order Alabama Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 5 Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy *General* Approved Hours: 5 Alaska Board of Massage Therapists Approved Hours: 5 Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Approved Hours: 5 Arizona State Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 5 Arkansas Board of Massage Approved Hours: 5 Association of Massage Therapists (AMT) Approved Hours: 5 Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC) Approved Hours: 5 CEU/CPD Self-Cert Approved Hours: 5 College of Massage Therapists of New Brunswick (CMTNB) Approved Hours: 5 College of Massage Therapists Ontario (CMTO) Approved Hours: 5 Connecticut Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 5 Deleware Board of Massage and Bodywork Approved Hours: 5 Distrcit of Columbia Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 5 Florida Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 5 Georgia Board of Massage Therapy *General* Approved Hours: 5 Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy Approved Hours: 5 Indiana Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 5 Iowa Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 5 Maine Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 5 Maryland Board of Massage Therapy Examiners Approved Hours: 5 Massage Therapists' Association of Nova Scotia (MTANS) Approved Hours: 5 Massage Therapy Assc of Manitoba (MTAM) Approved Hours: 5 Massage Therapy Assc of Saskatchewan (MTAS) Approved Hours: 5 Missouri Board of Therapeutic Massage Approved Hours: 5 Montana Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 5 National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) Approved Hours: 5 Natural Health Practitioners of Canada (NHPC) Approved Hours: 5 NCBTMB - New York Approved Hours: 5 Nebraska Massage Licensure Board Approved Hours: 5 Nevada Board of Massage Therapists Approved Hours: 5 New Hampshire Advisory Board of Massage Therapists Approved Hours: 5 New Jersey Board of Massage & Bodywork Therapy Approved Hours: 5 North Carolina Board of Massage & Bodywork Therapy Approved Hours: 5 North Dakota Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 5 Oklahoma Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 5 Oregon Board of Massage Therapists Approved Hours: 5 Pennsylvania State Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 5 Prince Edward Island Massage Therapy Association (PEIMTA) Approved Hours: 5 Registered Massage Therapists' Association of Ontario (RMTAO) Approved Hours: 5 South Carolina Massage/Bodywork Panel Approved Hours: 5 South Dakota Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 5 Tennessee Board of Massage Licensure Approved Hours: 5 Virginia Department of Health Professions (Massage Therapy) Approved Hours: 5 Washington Board of Massage Approved Hours: 5 West Virginia Massage Licensure Board Approved Hours: 5 Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (Massage Therapy) Approved Hours: 5

Approval requirements can change. Please confirm acceptance with your own board, association, employer, or regulatory authority before registration.