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beauty because of the effect it can have and the uniqueness it can bring to a brand or treatment.”


This in turnmeans that client expectations increase; although they want a skin care treatment that delivers 21st century results, they have also come to expect a holistic experience where theirmind feels as refreshed and invigorated as their body.


“Incorporating complementary and beauty therapies can have a profound effect on the client, as well as treating his / her physical well-being we are also treating his / her mental well-being creating a deeper state of relaxation for the client,”Marie-Louise adds.


expanding your repertoire


So to deliver therapies that really hit the mark, you need to expand your repertoire. As with beauty treatments, the number of complementary therapies available to train in is immense. Let’s take look at a few that would fit well into a beauty therapy environment…


Chakra Balancing There are seven Chakras, or energy points, in the body: the Root Chakra, located in the base of the spine, represents the feeling of being grounded; the Sacral Chakra located in the lower abdomen represents a sense of well-being, pleasure and sexuality; the Solar Plexus Chakra located in the upper abdomen represents self-worth, self- confidence and self-esteem.


The Heart Chakra, located in the centre of the chest above the heart, represents love, joy and inner peace; theThroat Chakra represents communication, self-expression and the truth; theThird Eye Chakra located in the forehead between the eyes, represents intuition, wisdomand imagination; and the Crown Chakra, located on the top of the head, represents our connection to spirituality.


It is believed that balancing the chakras will correct the physical, emotional and spiritual imbalances caused by their deficient functioning.


Acupressure According toAcupressure.com: “Acupressure is an ancient healing art using the fingers to gradually press key healing points, which stimulate the body's natural self-curative abilities. Using the power and sensitivity of the hand,AcupressureTherapy is effective in the relief of stress-related ailments.Acupressure releases tension,


increases circulation, reduces pain, and develops spirituality and vibrant health.”


Acupressure could be incorporated into your existing facial or body treatments.


CraniosacralTherapy “CraniosacralTherapy is a gentle way of working with the body using light touch. People sometimes ask about the name CraniosacralTherapy and think it only refers to the head. In fact Craniosacral Therapy works with the whole person and changesmay occur in body,mind and spirit during and after sessions,” say the CraniosacralTherapyAssociation.


“When a Craniosacral therapist places her hands lightly on you, she is using themto listen to you inmuch the same way that a counsellormight listen to your words.Your body responds to this sensitive touch by beginning to listen to itself.”


CrystalTherapy “Crystal therapy is based on the premise that crystals can, in a sense, communicate with the energies flowing around the human body. On amicroscopic level a crystal is a network of repeating geometric patterns made up of compressed ions, atoms and molecules.According to crystal therapy, every crystal has its own unique electromagnetic charge.These charges, or 'healing vibrations' are supposed to interact with the body's energy centres to remove 'blockages' and restore a healthy flow through the body andmind,” explain Therapy-Directory.org.uk


Ear Candling Ear candling, also known as Hopi Ear Candles orThermal-auricularTherapy, can help to clear excessive or compacted ear wax, aid relaxation, reduce stress and is said to be particularly useful before and after flying.A special hollow candle is inserted into the client’s ear, lit and allowed to burn. As the candle burns, vibrations in the air rising through the candle gentlymassage the eardrum.


Reflexology According to theAssociation of Reflexologists, Reflexology is based on the theory that different points on the feet, lower leg, hands, face or ears correspond with different areas of the body. You could incorporate Reflexology into pedicures, manicures and facial treatments, or add it to a bodymassage.


Reiki “Reiki (ray-key) is Japanese for ‘universal life energy, and is also a word used to describe a systemof natural healing,


founded by DrMikao Usui in the early 20th century...There aremany variations of Reiki, but in essence Reiki treatments can help the body emotionally or spiritually,” explainThe ReikiAssociation.


A series of non-intrusive hand positions are made by the practitioner on or near the client’s body, treating the whole person rather than a specific area of the body. It is notmassage ormanipulation, and could therefore be incorporated into your existing massage techniques.


Shiatsu Shiatsumeans ‘finger pressure’ in Japanese, and involves a practitioner using touch, comfortable pressure andmanipulative techniques to adjust the body’s physical structure and balance its energy flow, explainThe Shiatsu Society. This deeply relaxing experience can alleviate stress and illness andmaintain health and well-being.


holistic health show


Complementary therapies and holistic treatments will not appeal to all beauty therapists, but for those who do find this an interesting area of expertise, offering such treatments can be extremely rewarding.To choose which therapies to train in, you need to experience the treatments for yourself as this will help you to understand the difference you couldmake to your clients. One way to do this is by visiting the Chill Out Zone within thismonth’s Holistic Health show.


Here, practicing volunteer therapists offer taster treatments to enable you to get a brief understanding of a treatment before undertaking training.This also offers you an opportunity to discuss the treatment with a practitioner and see how you could incorporate this into your repertoire.


Plus, as an added benefit the cost of your treatment is donated to charity – this year’s beneficiary being LOROS, a regional hospice.Treatments that you can experience in the Chill Out Zone range fromSeated Acupuncture, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and CraniosacralTherapy through to Reiki healing, Facial Reflexology andThaiYogaMassage.


You can find outmore about the Holistic Health show, which takes place at the NEC Birminghamlater thismonth, and also features an exhibition of complementary therapy training providers and suppliers, at www.HolisticHealthShow.co.uk


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