The Signature Gua Sha Facial Ritual — 75 min

Also known as the Eastern Facelift or Gua Sha Facial Fusion, this is a blending of holistic, ancient philosophies to calm and hydrate the skin while relaxing tension and toning the facial muscles.

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What this facial does?

Let yourself be pampered and rejuvenated with a luxurious fusion of Gua Sha and Thai herbal poultice massage, combining sculpting techniques with warm, aromatic botanicals to nourish, soothe, and revitalize the skin.

Lymphatic-inspired massage helps reduce puffiness, fine lines, and dark circles while visibly lifting, sculpting, and contouring the face and brow. The soothing warmth encourages deep relaxation and helps ease sinus tension, leaving your skin radiant, refreshed, and beautifully revitalized.

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What’s Included

Cleanse

Skin is gently cleansed to remove impurities and prep for treatment.

Exfoliation

A light exfoliation smooths texture and helps skin better absorb the nourishing steps that follow.

Mask

A nourishing mask hydrates and calms the skin, preparing it for massage.

Massage Ritual

This signature massage ritual blends the ancient techniques of Gua Sha and Thai herbal poultice massage, combining warm botanicals with sculpting and lymphatic-inspired movements to help lift, de-puff, and restore a radiant, healthy glow.

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Rejuvenating CBD Gua Sha Massage – 20min

$30

This treatment supports the skin's natural lymphatic function, increases circulation, softens fascia, and taps into the parasympathetic nervous system for deep relaxation.

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Cryotherapy
— 10 min

$20

Ice-cold Cryo-Sticks soothe the skin, support plumpness, help stimulate collagen production, reduce the look of inflammation, and minimize pore appearance. Can be added to any facial.

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Hydrating Hand Treatment & Arm/Hand Massage
— 15 min

$30

Treat your hard-working hands to a gentle, nourishing treatment. Add to any facial.

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Microcurrent
— 10 min

$30

A combination of microcurrent, electroporation, and radiofrequency to stimulate and tone facial muscles while supporting deeper penetration of hydrating ingredients.

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Microdermabrasion
— 15 min

$30

A chemical-free, non-invasive treatment to remove the outermost layer of dead skin cells and reveal healthier-looking skin beneath.

Who is this facial for?

  • Clients noticing puffiness, tension, or dullnesst.

  • Anyone wanting a lifted, sculpted appearance without needles

  • People who want results and deep relaxation in the same treatment

  • First-time Gua Sha clients curious about the technique

RESERVE A RITUAL
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  • "My facial with Angela is one of the best parts of my month! It's always joyous, relaxing, and my skin looks great. I highly recommend her Thai Poultice & Gua Sha Facial and her Gua Sha class."

    Samantha Mostovoy

  • "I especially LOVE the Thai poultice gua sha facial treatment. My skin looks gorgeous after my monthly sessions, and is then able to handle the urban grime and sun exposure."

    Ratka Mira Popovic

  • "My skin has never looked so good. My favorite treatment includes gua sha and the Thai poultice. "

    Jamila Ghbeish

Angela LaFlamme Skincare San Francisco Gua Sha Facialist

Let’s Discuss Your Skin-ritual

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FAQ’s

  • Gua Sha is an ancestral facial massage technique rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine, where a smooth tool is glided across lubricated skin using repeated strokes along the muscles. At Skin by LaFlamme, this is paired with warm Thai poultice massage to support circulation, sculpt, and de-puff the skin — turning an ancient ritual into a guided, modern facial experience.

  • No — it should feel like a deeply relaxing massage, not an intense treatment. Gentle, guided pressure is used throughout, and it's always adjusted to your comfort.

  • Yes, in measurable ways. A 2025 randomized controlled trial found that participants who received regular Gua Sha massage over 8 weeks showed a significant reduction in facial surface distances — meaning a visibly more contoured, sculpted look. Research also shows Gua Sha increases microcirculation and reduces muscle tension in facial tissue, which supports the glow and de-puffing clients notice after a session.

  • The visible lift and de-puffing you see right after your facial comes largely from improved fluid movement, not a permanent structural change to the skin — which is exactly why consistency matters. Regular sessions, paired with an at-home ritual in between, are what help maintain that sculpted, refreshed look over time.

  •  Both. The scraping stimulation activates sensory nerves and can help reduce stress responses — many clients report feeling calmer, lighter, and more like themselves by the end of a session, not just visibly refreshed.

  • Monthly is ideal for maintaining visible results between sessions, supported by an at-home ritual in between.

  • Yes — see the Skin by LaFlamme Gua Sha Tutorial to bring the ritual home between facials.