Winter is a time to go deep within, conserve our energies, nurture and take care of our face, body and mind. These cold winter months are the perfect time to dive into self care routines – so why not use this down time to nourish your skin and maintain a natural, healthy glow?
This February, I’m excited to present an in-person workshop that covers Facial Self Care based on the principles and practices of Traditional Chinese Medicine Cosmetology. This small group class will be held on Sunday Feb 4th at the Zen House Yoga Studio.
This workshop will be beneficial if you are experiencing any (or all) of the following this winter:
- Dry, flaky winter skin as well as eczema
- Reactive, sensitive skin
- Dull skin that has lost its healthy spark
- Hormonal acne (even if you don’t usually get acne)
- Puffy or congested skin
Learn facial skincare techniques from a Registered Acupuncturist
In my work with patients, I regularly share tips, techniques and guidance for self care that clients can do on their own at home. Often these are simple care practices that are complementary in between cosmetic acupuncture appointments. My goal with this virtual workshop is to compile this knowledge for you to add to your own customized self care toolkit.
Best of all – these recommendations and routines will have a “2-for-1” benefit of relaxing the mind, melting away stress as well as boosting facial health and appearance. Participants will also receive a mini toolkit so they can follow along during the session and also take it home!
What to expect in the Radiant Glow workshop
We’ll start with a brief overview of how TCM views skin health, aging and beauty preservation. As with all things in Traditional Chinese Medicine, beauty is a holistic, whole body approach. We’ll briefly touch on the organ systems and how they relate to skin health, and what your face may be secretly trying to tell you about your health.
Learning manual lymphatic drainage techniques for self care
Then we will delve into practical self care applications with the tools that you already have – your hands! Manual lymphatic techniques are a safe and effective self care modality, that can be practiced by (almost) anyone with great results.
I’ll teach you what to expect with lymphatic work, precautions and how to successfully perform it on yourself in a simple to do routine.
Get insider tips on how to properly use gua sha tools at home
Gua Sha massage can be a game changer for self care – if you know how to effectively use the tools for a complete neck, head and face self treatment. In my experience, there is a lot missing in many of the product demos that are commonly found online – which can be frustrating, misleading and might lead to you to think that gua sha does not work!
I’d like to make sure you’re getting the most out of these tools, and I’ll include my best tips for a complete neck and face gua sha massage routine.
Who should take this workshop?
Whether you are new to TCM self care modalities, or if you are already using one or more of these methods – I guarantee you will learn useful information to help you feel nourished and taken care of. During this time of heightened stress and anxiety for many, it is even more important to learn new skills and ways to take care of our bodies and minds.
If you are already regularly getting cosmetic acupuncture, this will fit in perfectly as a bridge between your appointments in-clinic. And if you are currently not coming in for treatments, this is a wonderful way to learn how to use some of these tried and true methods safely from home.
Location details for Sunday 4th Feb 2024
This small group workshop has a limited number of spots open. We’ll be meeting from 2.30pm to 3.45pm at Zen House Yoga Studio, 6150 Valley Way, Niagara Falls. Your investment is $59.51 and spots can be reserved through this link.
PLEASE NOTE: this offering is for learning basic techniques for personal use only – what you learn here cannot be used to treat others, and I will not be liable for outcomes if you choose to do so.
