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HOW DO I KNOW WHICH FACIAL TREATMENT IS RIGHT FOR ME?If you have not had a general facial in a while and feel in need of deep clean, we would advise to start off with our Purifying, Rebalancing Facial. Our Heaven & Earth Gua Sha Facial Treatment that offers anti-aging benefits and lift also provides a deep cleaning with steaming and signature Rice Bran mask at the end. So either works depending if you are after a deep clean or more of a lift and rejuvenation. We also offer a Combo, which combines our Purifying Facial and Heaven and Earth Gua Sha Natural Face Lift. You are most welcome to consult with our specialist.
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HOW SOON WILL I START SEEING RESULTS FROM MY FACIAL?Some people see results immediately, and your skin should feel different right away. Especially after a Gua Sha Natural Face Lift. The skin feels clean, smooth, hydrated, and lifted - reflecting a new level of health that’s visibly noticeable. If the skin has more advanced long-term needs, such as treatment of skin aging, acne or hyper-pigmentation caused by hormonal fluctuations or sun damage, results may not be immediately visible; however, skin health will continue to improve as you follow our advice, and use a good home-care regimen.
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WHAT ARE THE LONG-TERM BENEFITS OF GETTING REGULAR FACIALS?Plain and simple: healthy younger looking skin! The natural products we handcraft are designed to help keep skin at an optimal level of fitness – not just cover up with cosmetic results. In addition, when skin is at an optimal level of fitness, we can more effectively address issues that may arise from time to time, as your skin’s needs are constantly changing.
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I'M PREGNANT CAN I STILL GET A FACIAL?Yes. Depending on how far along you are, we will make sure you are comfortable. Please tell your esthetician in your consultation that you are pregnant, and we will switch out any necessary products to ensure the safety of you and your baby.
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HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU GET FACIAL TREATMENTS?How often you get a facial treatment depends on a few factors. How chronic is your issue, you skin type and the cycle of your skin. When your skin regrows after the facial, it will eventually look dull, so ideally you should have a facial before the skin reaches that point. For most people, one facial per month or every three to four weeks should provide continuously healthy skin. Having a facial treatment once per month will remove damaged skin cells as they appear so your skin will always have a healthy and youthful look. To maintain our Gau Sha natural face-lifts and see results, we recommend every two weeks or at least once a month. We also advise you to continue practicing the Gua Sha at regularly at home in between sessions.
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WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF A GUA SHA FACIAL?Our Gua Sha Natural Face Lift Facial Treatment can help reduce fine line and wrinkles, lift the jawline, tone skin, increase circulation and stimulates the lymph nodes to removes toxins leaving your face with a healthy youthful glow.
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DO YOU OFFER ACUPUNCTURE FACIALS?We have an equivilant to acupuncture facial where no acupuncture needles are used. Our TCM Therapist using her finger tips activates up the 100 or so acupressure points on the face, head and body to open up meridian channels and stimulate the flow of Chi. Hot and cold Gua Sha tools are then utilized to lift, tone and smooth the skin - flushing out toxins and stimulating circulation. Besides providing a radiant glow and lift to dull, sagging skin, the results go deeper - fortifying internal organs and bringing the body into balance. Regular treatments can help insomnia, chronic headaches, high blood pressure, depression and anxiety - resulting in rejuvenation and beauty from inside out.
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WHAT IS A HEAVEN & EARTH GUA SHA FACIAL?For our signature facial, the Gua Sha specialist employs the use of hot Bian Stones created from meteorites that crashed into earth’s surface in northern China. Thus, the name ‘heaven’. This is followed by cold Jade (‘earth’) Gua Sha Tools and Rollers. This creates a yin and yang effect to balance and naturally lift and tone facial muscles, refine texture and stimulate lymphatic drainage. The results are immediate where you can feel and see lift with fresher, younger, rejuvenated and glowing skin. The 90 minutes includes Gua Sha application to head/scalp, neck and shoulder as well as lower back to address Kidney Chi for relaxation and revitalizing energy.
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CAN FACIALS BE CUSTOMIZED?We can customize a facial to address certain skin of facial issues you may be experiencing. For example, we have even focused on TMJ issues when performing the Gua Sha Natural Face Lift. According to TCM, most skin issues are a result of imbalance in the organs. Our Therapist, trained in TCM can diagnose your skin issues and work accordingly on acupressure points to provide the best results. We can change combine or techniques to benefit your needs. We see each customer as an individual and do not believe in ‘one size fits all’
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HOW LONG DOES A FACIAL TREATMENT TAKE?Our facial treatments range from 60 to 90 minutes to complete. There is no downtime after the treatment, so if you only have one hour, you can complete the treatment when you have time and get right back to your day. For more intense treatments and overall relaxation and rejuvenation we recommend going with the 90 minutes. We guarantee you’ll be glad you did also.
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HOW CAN SEASONAL CHANGES AFFECT MY SKIN?According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, similar to the seasons, skin goes through its own fluctuations. Combine nature’s weather cycle with air conditioning and forced-air heating, and you have skin that’s constantly under assault. Cold winds and low temperatures can dry out skin, depriving it of balanced levels of oils, contributing to dryness, sensitivity and premature aging. Prolonged exposure to the sun causes water to evaporate from skin, which is why skin that has recently been burned or tanned requires more moisturizing than unexposed areas. Forced-air heating also dries out skin: warm, dry air acts like a sponge, soaking up moisture from everything it touches. To help skin stay healthy with the seasons, we can advise what best food, herbs and regimen so your skin stays healthy all year round.
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CAN I RECEIVE A FACIAL IF I'VE HAD BOTOX OR FILLERS DONE?For any for our Facial and Gua Sha Face treatments if you’ve had Botox injections, wait 24 hours to a week. For fillers, wait at least 2 weeks.
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I HAVE AN EVENT COMIING UP, WHEN SHOUD I GET A FACIAL?The day before is best, but you can also get a facial as close as the morning or afternoon of your event.
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CAN I WEAR MAKEUP RIGHT AFTER A FACIAL?Actually our clients look so radiant after their treatments, they see don’t need for makeup. If possible avoid make up for 12-24 hours. Allow our natural plant-based product used during your facial, time to soak in and work their magic. If you are planning on going to an event, then we recommend scheduling your facial a couple days prior. Your skin will be soft and glowing by then and will help your makeup to go on effortlessly.
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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE PURIFYING FACIAL AND A GUA SHA NATURAL FACE LIFT?Our rebalancing Purifying Facial is more like a regular facial that involves steam to open your pores for deep cleansing, tighten your skin, and a mask to replace lost nutrients. It also usually includes extractions. Depending on your needs, we will also incorporate some of our natural stone facial tools to lift and smooth. Our signature Gua Sha facial uses hot and cold Gua Sha tools and stone rollers to naturally lift and tone facial muscles, refine texture and stimulate lymphatic drainage, for fresher, younger, rejuvenated and glowing skin. The 90 minutes includes Gua Sha application to head/scalp, neck and shoulder as well as lower back to address Kidney Chi for relaxation and revitalizing energy.
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CAN THE GUA SHA TECHNIQUE SLIM DOWN MY TUMMY AREA?Using our ginger based Tummy Tone Oil, and specific Gua Sha techniques, our Therapist activates acupressure points for abdomen area. Heated stones are also employed to remove ‘dampness’ - the cause of stagnation. Toxins which causes the abdomen area to be bloated, are released. You will feel less pressure in this area. Regular Gua Sha on the stomach area as well as tightening exercises at home can help provide visible results.
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CAN THE GUA SHA TECHNIQUE ENLARGE MY BREASTS?This Gua Sha massage technique combined with our Breast Oil promotes lymphatic drainage and helps tone and firm muscles for natural breast enhancement. Even though the breast size is not physically enlarged, the toning and firming which helps to lift, will give the appearance of younger, healthier breasts
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WILL THE GUA SHA TECHNIQUE LEAVE RED MARKS ON THE BODY?The technique practiced in Traditional Chinese medicine, uses the ergonomic shaped jade stone to “scrape” along meridians with some pressure. This is to remove stagnation, and ailments caused by the blocked chi, releasing them up to the surface as seen by redness and some bruising to skin. This only temporary, marks will dissipate in one to three days to a week.
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I JUST GOT A SPRAY TAN - CAN I DO A BODY GUA SHA?Yes, as long as you wait 8-12 hours after your tanning session so that your tan can set.
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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN GUA SHA FOR THE FACE VS THE GUA SHA FOR THE BODY?Our experienced Gua Sha Therapist using a variety of gua sha tools, applies the just the right amount pressure for each individual’s body. The movements for the body usually go deeper and the skin may become red. This is an indication that toxins are being released. This will diminish over time and means your body's blood circulation is increasing. When the gua sha technique is applied on your face, the pressure is more gentle with slight firmness. The tool is used in a gliding motion across acupressure points on the face, neck, jawline and scalp to increase blood flow and stimulate the body's healthy Chi.
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DOES THE GUA SHA TECHNIQUE HURT?Everyone’s tolerance to pain is different. Some may feel it is ‘good pain’ and enjoy the sensation. Others with more sensitive skin may find the pressure could be a little intense. No matter what, everyone raves about how relaxed and and revitalized they are after their session.
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WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF THE GUA SHA TECHNIQUE FOR THE BODY?The Gua Sha is a traditional Eastern Healing technique, dating back about 3000 years using stone or porcelain object to release toxins and stimulate blood flow. We employ this technique to release toxins and relieve pain in tired/ sore, injured muscles as well as reduce inflammation. By ‘scraping’ (with repeated strokes on surface of skin) the Gua Sha helps stimulate new blood flow and draw out stagnation in the problem areas to help generate metabolic cell repair and healing. After a Gua Sha body session, we advise you not to bathe for at least 4 hours.
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I JUST GOT A WAX CAN I GET A BODY GUA SHA?Yes! Just let us know so that we can avoid the area with certain products.
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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A TUI-NAH MASSAGE AND A SWEDISH MASSAGE?Body work, which belongs to the general relaxation massage, relaxes tense muscles and uses massage oil as a lubricant, also known as Swedish massage. Tui-Nah belongs to another technique that originated in China. Traditional Chinese medicine has a certain therapeutic effect in addition to relaxation and will stimulate the corresponding acupuncture points to achieve the purpose of treatment, such as shoulder pain and low back pain.
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WHO SHOULD BENEFIT FROM THE 5 ELEMENTS THREAPY MASSAGE?This is massage for anyone who feels out of sorts due to stress and or lifestyle. According to TCM principle, when your body organs which are associated with the 5 elements – fire, earth, water and metal are out of alignment, your body suffers. This may result in symptoms such as insomnia, indigestion, muscle pain and headaches. After our TCM therapist diagnoses your condition, we use one or more of our custom blend of essential oils, specially formulated by GingerChi, to address the imbalances in your system. The specific blend/blends is massaged into acupressure points to open up the meridian channels to stimulate, align and balance your constitution. This one of our more relaxing massages with effects that go more than skin deep.
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WHAT IS ACUPUNCTURE BEST FOR?Acupuncture can treat many types of health issues. Most often, people use it to relieve chronic (long-term) pain, such as: Arthritis. Back pain, neck pain or muscle pain.
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HOW DOES ACUPUNCTURE WORK?Acupuncture originated in China around 4000 BC when Traditional Chinese Medicine doctors believed that acupuncture works by regulating the flow of ‘Chi’ (often translated as a ‘vital force’ or ‘energy’). But it’s only recently, with advancements in science, that we started to understand how this ancient healing tradition works from a science perspective. When acupuncture needles stimulate specific acupuncture points, this causes the release of chemicals called neurotransmitters. These neurotransmitters then travel via the central nervous system to the brain, where they either activate or inhibit other nerve signals. It’s these neurotransmitters that regulate the release of hormones and control different aspects of health.
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IS ACUPUNCTURE GOOD FOR WEIGHT LOSS?Acupuncture can help with weight loss by regulating hormone production, improving the metabolism, optimizing digestion, reducing inflammation, suppressing the appetite, lessening water retention and optimizing other bodily functions that are related to obesity and weight loss.
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WHO WILL PERFORMING ACUPUNCTURE TREATMENTS?Dr. Jiyun Yang has trained for 5 years in both conventional (Western) Medicine and Traditional Medicine. He has more than 25 years of clinical experience of the Natural and Integrated Medicine. Dr. Jiyun Yang specializes in pain and stress management, arthritis, sports and occupational disorders, gastrointestinal problems, allergies and asthma, chronic fatigue syndrome and depression, male and female disorders.
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HOW DOES ACUPUNCTURE WORK FOR FERTILITY?Acupuncture improves fertility by regulating fertility hormones. Acupuncture also increases the number of good quality eggs, optimises the uterine environment and reduces stress and anxiety levels. Acupuncture improves male fertility by increasing sperm quantity and quality.
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CAN HYPERTENSION BE CURED BY ACUPUNCTURE?Acupuncture is effective for reducing blood pressure. This modality can be used as a stand-alone therapy or along with antihypertensive medications—in which case the dosages of the medications can be reduced significantly—and this helps to reduce the side-effects of medications
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WHAT IS ACUPUNCTURE?Acupuncture is a complementary and alternative medicine treatment where thin, sterile acupuncture needles are inserted into specific acupuncture points to treat or reduce the severity of many health conditions or improve general well-being.
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