MassageCraft & Acupuncture Clinic

🌺 GUA SHA FOR MERIDIANS 🌺
Wed, 7 October 2026
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
OOB High School Library
All levels and ages 18+ welcome

Join Lisa Bouchard LMT, LAc to learn this Traditional Chinese Medicine friction technique. Gua Sha is simple to learn, highly effective, and can be done on yourself or others. It can be applied to numerous body parts, too. 💡

Discover new Gua Sha techniques, specifically for application to the meridians to support organ health. Learn more about the meridian map and discover how to apply Gua Sha for chest congestion, stomach aches, menstrual cramps, and headaches.😌

⏬ Gua Sha spoons will be provided and discuss other tools you can use.
⏫ Wear a swimsuit top (no sports bras) if you'd like work done on your upper back and shoulders.

This class can be taken as a stand alone or in succession of the Introduction to Gua Sha Class held on Wed, 30 Sep 2026.

Register via the QR code or OOB S**o Adult and Community Education link in the graphic.

Welcome, autumn. 🍁🌰🍂

The Fall Equinox occurs about 8pm EST tonight. As the days grow shorter and nature begins its beautiful transition, it’s a wonderful time to turn inward and check in with your own body and wellbeing.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), autumn is a season of letting go, turning inward, and nurturing the Lungs. As nature slows down, we’re invited to do the same.

Massage and acupuncture can support your body’s natural transition into this new season - helping you feel grounded, balanced, and restored. Breathe deeply. Pause. Release what no longer serves you. Rebalance. Nourish your body. Make space for rest.

🐿 Happy Fall Equinox! 🦊

▶ A FEW SPOTS LEFT! ◀

Lisa Bouchard, LMT, LAc is offering two Gua Sha classes through Old Orchard Beach - S**o Adult and Community Education this fall! Lisa is a highly qualified massage therapist and acupuncturist who co-founded MassageCraft & Acupuncture Clinic in 1991.
These two Gua Sha classes can be taken on their own or attended consecutively for cumulative knowledge and results. Classes will be held at the Old Orchard Beach High School.
📍Introduction to Gua Sha - Wed, 30 Sep 2026
📍Gua Sha for Meridians - Wed, 7 Oct 2026
Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners have been using Gua Sha to treat pain, reduce fevers, and treat coughs for thousands of years. This friction technique is simple to learn, highly effective, and can be done on yourself or others. It can also be applied to numerous body parts. It can also be applied to numerous body parts.
➡ Gua Sha spoons will be provided and we'll discuss other tools that can also be used.
➡ Wear a swimsuit top (no sports bras) if you would like work done on the skin of your upper back and shoulders.

Register now using the QR codes or copy/paste the links in the graphic, as spaces are limited!

🍁 QI GONG SERIES: ORGAN CLEANSING 🍂

----- CLASS IS FULL ----

⦁ 19 October - 16 November, 2026
⦁ 5 consecutive Mondays
⦁ 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
⦁ MassageCraft & Acupuncture Clinic
· Full flight of stairs to access downstairs classroom space
· Chairs provided and poses modified for those who need it
⦁ RSVP to bring free guest to the final class on 16 Nov to observe or participate
⦁ All levels welcome
⦁ Call the office to be put on the waitlist for the next series: 207.286.8416

Introduction to Gua Sha Class
Wed, 30 Sep 2026
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
OOB High School Library
All levels and ages 18+ welcome

Join Lisa Bouchard LMT, LAc to learn this Traditional Chinese Medicine friction technique. Gua Sha is simple to learn, highly effective, and can be done on yourself or others. It can be applied to numerous body parts, too! 😌

Included will be a calming sequence for the head and neck to encourage lymph flow, which could reduce sinus congestion, facial puffiness, and smooth out wrinkles.

➡ Gua Sha spoons provided; we will also discuss other tools you can use.
➡ Wear a swimsuit top (no sports bras) if you'd like work done on the skin of your upper back and shoulders.

Register today via the QR code or OOB S**o Adult and Community Education link in the graphic.

As summer comes to a close and the weather begins to change, September reflects a change in pace. Back-to-school routines, seasonal transitions, and busier schedules are added demands. This is the time for veteran family members to prioritize healing and wellness.

Community acupuncture offers a peaceful space to relax, reset, and support your
overall well-being. Join us for this month's group and give your mind and body the care they deserve during this busy time.

🗓 Wednesday, 16 September from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
👣 Group treatment room is downstairs
🍂 FULLY BOOKED 🍁

Call the office to book a slot for the next veteran families group acupuncture clinic on Wednesday, 21 October ~ 207.286.8416

🌟 NEW SEPTEMBER BLOG 🌟

What are those strange marks on both professional and Olympic athletes’ skin? Why are some marks circular and others look like long, red scrapes? 👀

These marks are often the result of cupping or Gua Sha tools. Traditional Chinese Medicine friction techniques can be incorporated into acupuncture and massage treatments.

👉🏾 Curious to learn more? In our latest September blog, we define cupping and Gua Sha, their similarities and differences, as well as how they may complement your treatments and self-care routines. https://massagecraft.com/2026/09/01/cupping-vs-gua-sha/ 👈🏾

Let us know what additional questions this blog raises for you in the comments below ⬇. Your feedback may inspire new blog content! 💡

🏵 GUA SHA CLASSES 🏵

Lisa Bouchard, LMT, LAc is offering two Gua Sha classes through Old Orchard Beach - S**o Adult and Community Education early this fall! Lisa is a highly qualified massage therapist and acupuncturist who co-founded MassageCraft & Acupuncture Clinic in 1991.

These two classes can be taken on their own or attended consecutively for cumulative knowledge and results. Classes will be held at the Old Orchard Beach High School Library. All levels and ages 18+ are welcome.

📍Introduction to Gua Sha - Wed, 30 Sep 2026
📍Gua Sha for Meridians - Wed, 7 Oct 2026

Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners have been using Gua Sha to treat pain, reduce fevers, and treat coughs for thousands of years. This friction technique is simple to learn, highly effective, and can be done on yourself or others. It can also be applied to numerous body parts. It can also be applied to numerous body parts.

➡ Gua Sha spoons will be provided and we'll discuss other tools that can also be used.
➡ Wear a swimsuit top (no sports bras) if you would like work done on the skin of your upper back and shoulders.

Register using the QR codes or copy and paste the links from the graphic.

As summer winds down and the weather begins to shift, September brings a natural change in pace. Establishing back-to-school routines, busier schedules, and seasonal changes all add to daily stresses. Now is a great time to pause, reset, and support your body with group acupuncture.

Community acupuncture is a simple, restorative way to support your mind and body. Join us for this month's group and give yourself the care you deserve.

🗓 Wednesday, 9 September from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
👣 Group treatment room is downstairs
🍂 FULLY BOOKED 🍁

Call the office to book and pre-pay for the next public group acupuncture clinic on Wed, 14 October ~ 207.286.8416