Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
Volume 13, Issue 1 , Pages 63-72 , January 2009

Gua sha research and the language of integrative medicine

  • Arya Nielsen, Ph.D.

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    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author at: 1923 Glasco Tnpk, Woodstock, New York, NY 12498, USA. Tel.: +18456798428, +16469352231; fax: +16469352272.

Received 14 April 2008 ,Revised 26 April 2008 ,Accepted 28 April 2008.

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