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Dated preconceptions around complementary therapies is that they are ‘airy fairy’ or favoured by hippies and ‘tree huggers’; in today’s 21st century world, however, we comprehend more than ever the benefits of treating a person as a whole, or holistically. The most cutting- edge skin care houses now understand the importance of incorporating healing botanicals and oils, performing therapy rituals and grounding a client at the end of a treatment.


Marie-Louise explains: “Many companies, when designing their new products and treatments, add an element of complementary therapies to them whether it is Marma points within a facial, Reflexology pressure points within a body treatment or aromatherapy oils within a product. Complementary therapies are being used in conjunction with mainstream beauty because of the effect it can have and the uniqueness it can bring to a brand or treatment.”


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


“Incorporating complementary therapies into traditional beauty treatments will introduce our clients to therapies that they may have otherwise never experienced, and once the benefits are seen could therefore help to build up your client base,” says Joanne. “Looking good and feeling good go hand-in-hand and as therapists we need to ensure our clients get the best from our treatments and be innovative in our thinking when it comes to providing the highest standard of services.”


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 a look at a few that would fit well into a beauty therapy environment…


42 Acupressure


According to Accupressure.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, Acupressure Therapy 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.


Craniosacral Therapy


“Craniosacral Therapy is a gentle way of working with the body using light touch. People sometimes ask about the name Craniosacral Therapy 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 Craniosacral Therapy Association.


“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.”


Crystal Therapy


“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 patternsmade up of compressed ions, atoms andmolecules. 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 or Thermal-auricular Therapy, 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 burn. As the candle burns vibrations in


the air rising through the candle gently massage the eardrum.


Reflexology


According to the Association 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.


“Reflexology can be incorporated into many beauty treatments as it can not only be performed on the feet, but also the hands, face and even ears!” says Joanne. “I always include a taster reflexology session duringmy pedicures to not only introduce clients to reflexology, but also to help unblock any imbalances which will help increase the therapeutic effect of the treatments giving clients a better sense of well-being.”


Reiki


“Reiki (ray-key) is Japanese for ‘universal life energy, and is also a word used to describe a system of natural healing, founded by Dr Mikao Usui in the early 20th century...There are many variations of Reiki, but in essence Reiki treatments can help the body emotionally or spiritually,” explain The Reiki Association.


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 not massage or manipulation, and could therefore be incorporated into your existing massage techniques.


“Reiki is another versatile treatment in that it can be incorporated into prettymuch any beauty treatment from manicure and pedicures to facials and even eyelash tinting,” adds Joanne. “A quick chakra balancing session using Reiki only takes a few minutes and can be done on chakras points on the feet and hands or the whole body, giving the client a peaceful and calming treatment, while balancing their energies.”


Shiatsu


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


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