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What is a Tsuboki Japanese Facial?

Nowadays most of us are aware that prolonged stress and anxiety can be the accessory cause of illness and disease. But it is so difficult to know which treatment can help counteract some of its damaging effects.

Tsuboki Japanese Facial is a way of reaching the whole body through the head and the face.

To help explain how:

Based on the principles of acupressure, Tsuboki is a modern take on the meridian theory which goes back thousands of years.

The Japanese believe that the balance of internal organs promotes harmony within us and this healthy state is maintained when Ki (life energy) flows freely throughout the body.

A Tsubo is a pressure point positioned along a meridian relating to an organ in the body.
Ki is the energy that flows through the meridians.
Tsuboki is a manual technique which stimulates the Tsubo’s to influence the flow of Ki.

There are 12 meridians to reflect the 12 organ systems in the body. Some have an energising effect (Yang) and others are relaxing (Ying). Like energy highways, they run up and down throughout the whole body and 8 of them pass through the face.

A Tsuboki facial is a combination of:

Effleurage techniques to stimulate circulation
Acupressure techniques which concentrate on specific pressure points on the face and scalp.
Lymphatic drainage to encourage elimination of toxins and reduce puffiness.

The results of energy flow are felt throughout the body and can have a positive effect on the balance of health as well as being wonderfully relaxing but energising too. An additional benefit is a glowing complexion!

To book an appointment call Jas on 07775 633 798.

Stress

Happy Hopi Ear Candling!

We carry stress and tension throughout our body, most of it in our head. When I get clients who really need to relax and chill out, the Hopi Ear Candle treatment is one of my favourites. It is total relaxation for both the client and the therapist.

If you don’t ‘get’ why ear candles are so relaxing let me explain.
Firstly, you have to lie comfortably on your side, and your therapist also has to remain still with their hands gently on your head to keep you from moving and the ear candle upright (so no accidents happen!). The process of just lying quietly while the candle slowly burns is an excellent way to reduce some of the stress of a busy lifestyle.

Secondly, as it burns, the candle makes a pleasant crackling sound as it releases vapours into the ear and you experience a warm, comfortable sensation in the head. During this process, a mild suction occurs and excess wax and impurities can be gently drawn out.

Thirdly, the fragrance of the candle soothes you and releases renewed energy often described as a feeling of “relief in the head”.

This is repeated for the other ear and can be followed by a Fascial Effect™ facial massage which pays particular attention to certain pressure points on the face. This deeper, clinical approach with the Hopi treatment helps relax the facial muscles, increase circulation and can also be helpful for a variety of conditions such as headaches, hay-fever and blocked sinuses.

Most clients find the whole experience very relaxing and quite often fall asleep during the treatment.

If you’d like to find out more about this dual approach please do give Jas a call on 07775 633798.

Please Note: Hopi Ear Candles are contra-indicated for the following conditions:

Perforated or lack of ear drum
Auricular cysts
Grommets have been fitted
Infection or inflammation of the ear
An allergy to bees wax or bee stings
Recent ear surgery
Epilepsy

If you’d like to find out more about this dual approach please do give Jas a call on 07775 633798.

Body

Ahhhhhh! Hot Stone Therapy!

Our busy lives generate stress – and stress creates tension. This often means tight shoulders, stiff neck and pain in either your upper or lower back. Most of us just soldier on – and, surprise, surprise, it doesn’t just go away!

A hot stone massage releases all that tension and relaxes your tight muscles. The heat alongside the Fascial Effect™ massage techniques can reach 10 times deeper into the body treating those trigger points that cause pain and restrict movement. The results for most people is ‘Ahhhhhh – that’s better!’

But that’s not all hot stones can do for you.

Massage with hot stones can get rid of the toxins that build up in your body. People often think the only way to detox is following a strict detox diet and drinking lots and lots of water. However, a treatment with heated stones warms the body to the core and boosts the circulation, encouraging the release of toxins via the lymphatic system and gentle perspiration.

Hot stone treatment is a great way to boost your immune system; the heat spreads deep into the muscles creating the kind of warmth most of us get from a holiday in the sun. The moist heat can also release congestion lingering from a cold and speed up recovery.

If you’re feeling tired and lethargic, a hot stone massage is a gentle re-energiser.

There are many good reasons to book yourself in for hot stones therapy regularly, just choose the one that applies to you and know that your body will thank you.

To book an appointment call Jas on 07775 633 798.