Coastal Bend CE Class – Gua Sha for Scar Tissue

Gua Sha for Scar Tissue – 6 CE’s

with Amy Scottino.

Scar formation is “ when the dermis (deep, thick layer of skin) is damaged. The body forms new collagen fibers (a naturally occurring protein in the body) to mend the damage, resulting in a scar. The new scar tissue will have a different texture and quality than the surrounding tissue.” ( taken from Webmd.com) There are many effective approaches to helping scar formation or scars that have already formed. This approach utilizes the Traditional Chinese Medicine technique of Gua Sha (scraping/coining) or graston (western approach) to “break up scar tissue”. We will navigate the process of scar formation, and the different types of scaring. You will receive the knowledge of how to help these types of scars using a Gua Sha tool that will be provided to you, which is included in the tuition, with adequate peer to peer practice.

October 12 2025 9am-4 pm

Tuition is $85 + $10 supply fee for AMTA members, $125 + $10 supply fee for non-members.

Class size is limited, so register early to guarantee your spot. Use the registration link below to take advantage of this incredible learning opportunity.

REGISTRATION OPENS AUGUST 18

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR – Amy Scottino

Amy graduated from Sterling Health Center in 2001 and has been practicing massage in many different capacities ever since. Since starting her own practice in 2016, this is where she has been able to fully express her passion for Manual Lymphatic Drainage/ Oncology Massage, caring for women’s health, and pass her education on to help the health of the clients.

Over the years, Amy has been trained in Prenatal/Postpartum/Labor Preparation Massage, Postpartum pelvic health, Infant/Toddler/ Adolescent Massage, Myofascial Release, Geriatric Massage, Aromatherapy, Shiatsu, Oncology Massage, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Final Touch Massage (Hospice ) , and received her Massage Therapy Instructor License and Continuing Education Provider License. And most recently starting the journey of becoming certified in Zero Balancing. Out of everything she does, her true joy is helping others with all the knowledge she has obtained.

Amy Scottino is a member of the Society for Oncology Massage, Oncology Massage Alliance, A Recognized American Pregnancy Association Massage Therapist, American Massage Therapy Association. Amy also holds a license for Massage Therapy Instructor, Continuing Education Provider, and is a recognized education provider of NCBTMB. Her co-owned education company is Emerald Bodywork Education.