Holistic Facial
An extremely relaxing Facial treatment with carefully selected Facial massage techniques to suit your individual needs.Holistic Facial
The treatment aims to give long-term health benefits and a greater sense of well being. It can help both as part of a skincare routine and to address one’s overall health.
The Holistic facial helps support the flow of lymph, reducing puffiness, tension, removing toxins, supporting your immune system, increasing the flow of circulation, and easing tension in the facial muscles leaving you with a glow all over and feeling deeply relaxed. Please note this is not a beauty treatment it is purely facial massage.
What happens during a Holistic Facial?
Step 1 – Arrival & Consultation
The environment is important to the massage. The room will be warm and peaceful with careful consideration given to the lighting, soft music and aromas to add to the experience.
On the first visit clients complete a consultation, where they are asked about, general well-being, injuries and medical conditions that the therapist should know about, in order to determine if there are any contra-indications (physical conditions that would prohibit or limit a massage treatment).
The client is asked to undress ensuring their modesty is protected, at which point the therapist will leave the room and the client will be asked to lie on the treatment couch under a large towel. During the session, the therapist will place a large cosy blanket over the client, ensuring their shoulders are exposed so that they can be massaged during the treatment.
Step 2 – The Treatment
1. Massage: integrates specific Eastern and Western massage techniques and acupressure movements to improve the condition of skin and muscles in the upper body, allowing them to function optimally.
2. Steam/skin warming opens the pores and stimulates the circulation to nourish the skin.
Massage balm is used to massage the shoulders, neck and face. I prefer this medium as it allows for some traction on the tissues which help with the myofascial release.
The therapist applies long, smooth strokes over the shoulders and neck using firm but gentle pressure to improve circulation, ease muscle aches and tension, increase flexibility and encourage relaxation.
The therapist will be able to feel where the tension areas are and adapt the treatment accordingly by using various techniques to reduce the adhesions or tension knots that are present in the muscles.
Step 3 – Finishing Up & Aftercare
The therapist will finish the treatment and quietly check that the client is comfortable and offer a glass of water. The client will be asked to take their time getting up and the therapist will leave the room whilst the client gets dressed. On the therapist re-entering the room the client and therapist will discuss how the treatment went and the therapist will give after-care advice.
Who should get a Holistic Facial treatment?
Anyone with dehydrated skin
Anyone with sinus and headaches
Anyone with puffiness
Anyone with tension in the facial, shoulders and neck muscles
Anyone 13 years and older
Why should you get a Holistic Facial treatment?
Skin is our largest organ. It serves as a protective barrier between the wider world and us. It takes a lot of stress through exposure to sun, harsh weather, and chemicals in our everyday environments. With all the burden our skin takes, most people neglect to give skin the proper care it needs to do its job. A monthly facial should be an essential to everyone’s care regime.
A Facial can:
-Rebalance all skin types
-Even skin tone
-Improve the appearance and texture of skin
– Reduce imperfections of the skin e.g. hyperpigmentation
–Stimulate the flow of blood and oxygen in the upper body and face to nourish cells
– Stimulate lymphatic drainage in the upper body and face to remove cellular toxins
– Release muscular tension in face (especially the jaw and neck) scalp and upper body
– Rebalance meridians and energy centres
– Give a feeling of improved wellbeing and self confidence
Frequently Asked Questions
A: A facial is a treatment designed to improve the appearance, condition and function of our skin, as well as provide overall relaxation and balance.