The AMT Method was developed by Pamela Wake, Licensed Acupuncturist, over years of honing her Gua Sha techniques to provide the most effective outcomes utilizing the Acupuncture Meridians and Acupuncture Meridian Theory.  Following the natural flow of the meridians with a Gua Sha tool facilitates energy movement to efficiently relieve stagnation of energy and lessen or eliminate acute and chronic symptoms resulting from pain, injury or illness. Connecting a Gua Sha tool with the natural flow of the meridians along the body creates a quick and noticeable change in how an individual feels and offers a massage therapist an alternative way to produce positive results in the status of a person’s health.  It also allows therapists to reach structures they might otherwise not be able to and provide a deeper release of discomfort and increase levels of healing.  It also is an ideal self-healing tool for LMT's to use to relieve pain and reduce the incidence of and recovery from injuries.

 

Just like an acupuncture needle, Gua Sha facilitates movement in a non-aggressive manner, utilizing thousands of years of knowledge based on eastern medicine.  It is an intentional practice, meant to be used (preferably) daily to assist the body in good circulation of energy and Qi, movement, and prevent illness and injury. 

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Acupuncture Meridian Theory

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All of the organs, senses and tissues are provided with nutrition, energy and warmth through this Qi and blood, linking the exterior with the interior. The channels serve as barriers to outside sources of infection, protecting the immune system and retaining harmony and balance. When a meridian is impacted, there can be tenderness, pain, weakness, distention or tingling. When this occurs the smooth flow of Qi is impaired, and if left unresolved, can move from the surface to the interior affecting one of the Zang Fu or internal organs. The acupuncture points found on each meridian can be used to stimulate and move Qi and blood to invoke movement and healing. Running up and down the front, back and side of the body, the meridians house 361 traditionally standardized points taught in colleges and universities, however, upwards of 2,000 acupuncture points are utilized in total by different schools of thought, which have expanded the field of Traditional Chinese Medicine over the years to reflect their culture and to discover new restore the body to homeostasis.