Beauty -Holistic Therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ancient origins
Holistic and Complementary Therapies have been developed over many centuries across the globe, by the Ancient Greek, Middle Eastern, Chinese and Indian civilisations, each of which created their own therapies.
It is believed that the Chinese knew about energy flowing through the meridians over 4,000 years ago, leading to the development of Acupuncture. Meanwhile, in the Indian sub-continent Ayurveda was developed around 5,000 years ago. Native Americans created Hopi Ear Candling as well as herbal remedies similar to those developed by ‘wise women’ in Europe, who were often persecuted as witches.
Today, Holistic and Complementary Therapies are widely accepted within society, although they can still hold a sense of mysticism for some leading to a misunderstanding. These treatments will never claim to ‘cure’ an illness and as a therapist this is something you should never allude to. For many conditions Holistic and Complementary Therapies may help to alleviate symptoms thus making an individual’s condition more comfortable whilst they continue to undergo conventional medical treatment.
You can combine many Holistic and Complementary Therapies with traditional beauty treatments to help create a completely bespoke experience for your client, or design individual treatments that are unique to your treatment menu. In fact, there are some Holistic and Complementary Therapies that have now become very mainstream and which you are likely to already be offering to your clients, perhaps not even recognising their origins.
Therapies in
your salon Whilst at college, every beauty therapy student will be taught massage. What has become a staple and popular treatment in the salon actually has its roots as a sacred system of natural healing.
According to
www.naturalhealers.com: “The earliest written records of massage therapy were discovered in Egypt and China. Tomb paintings in Egypt depict individuals being kneaded by others.
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“Chinese massage methods originated from the principle that diseases and illnesses arise due to a deficiency or imbalance in the energy in specific pathways or meridians that represent physiological systems. Through massage and other specific bodywork techniques, energy will flow more harmoniously through these pathways, allowing the body to heal itself naturally.”
European Massage, namely Swedish Massage, was developed in the 18th century by Swedish doctor Per Henrik Ling. Think of all of the treatments you offer; massage – one of the most well- known and accepted Holistic and Complementary Therapies – will be incorporated into many of them, including manicures, pedicures, facials and body treatments.
The creation of Aromatherapy is thought to go back to 3500 BC in Ancient Egypt where it took the form of aromatic medicine. Today practitioners use precious essential oils to create blends for myriad complaints from stress relief to skin rejuvenation. Many of the skin care and body products you use in your treatments will be blended with Aromatherapy in mind, and follow traditional treatment protocols. Why not expand on this knowledge and train to becomes a fully qualified Aromatherapist?
Aspects of Reflexology are often incorporated into Pedicure protocols, where pressure is applied to the feet with specific finger, thumb and hand techniques. This is another ancient form of healing, with its origins in Egypt circa 2450 BC.
You can see that you may already be offering some traditional Holistic and Complementary Therapies perhaps without realising. With this mind, why not investigate other treatments that you could train in and then incorporate into your treatments? Of course you will need to be professionally trained before you can carry out any treatment, but you’ll find that most insurance providers will cover you for offering Holistic treatments once you’re qualified.
So at a time when it’s imperative that your business stands out against the crowd, branch out and embrace the alternative.
Complementary Holistic &
Therapies Consider these
Reiki is a hands-on or hands-off therapy utilising Japanese Universal Life Force energy channelled through a practitioner to the client to stimulate the body’s own natural ability to heal itself. Reiki can be combined into facial or body treatments, and can be used to relax or invigorate.
Chakra Allignment can be combined into facials or body treatments. The body’s seven chakras or energy centres should be aligned to help to restore inner calm and balance to your client, as well as re-energise them.
Crystal Therapy can also be incorporated into face and body treatments. Crystals are placed on different parts of the body, often corresponding to chakras. Crystals have the ability to hold and emit energy vibrations; they absorb, focus, direct and diffuse energy fields to enable the body to find its natural energetic rhythm.
Hopi Ear Candling, or Thermo Auricular Therapy, can offer a great add-on to facial and body treatments for clients who are experiencing ear, nose and throat conditions. It is said that the Hopi Indians of north-east Arizona used the candles in medicinal ceremonies.
Stone Therapy has its origins rooted in ancient therapy based on geothermal therapy, and is used to create balance within the body. Hot basalt stones and cold marble stones are commonly used, and positioned on the body with the intention of changing physiological responses. This treatment can be incorporated into head and body massages.
You can read more about a wide variety of Holistic and Complementary Therapies on the AIT website at
www.AITIreland.com
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