About
The past 13 years I practiced exclusively as a Certified Dr.Hauschka Estheticians. Therefor we are experts in caring for the skin, employing unique, time-tested methods that clarify, calm and balance skin conditions with gentle, non-invasive but powerfully effective techniques, guiding you through all the changes and cycles of life toward lasting skin radiance and health.
My intensive training includes esthetics licensing, but also extends beyond it to the unique principles of herbal studies and aromatherapy along with thorough science underlying Bare Botanicals holistic approach.
We have studied the synergy of botanicals at the heart of all our apothecary preparations, allowing the inherent properties of natural substances to inform our product choices and guide a client’s skin to a state of balance and health.
We are also well-versed in the art of touch. All treatments are based on a deep appreciation for the power human touch has to transform the skin. Using an orchestration of rhythmical strokes, either by hand or with specific tools. Everything we do is to stimulate the flow of lymph to filter impurities, support the immune system and encourage skin renewal.
Most importantly, we are committed not only to the health of your skin, but to your overall well-being, serving you professionally and with the personal care required to bring about lasting transformation.
The Benefits of Massage Techniques
Lymph Stimulation
Soft brushes glide gently over the skin. Breathing slows, tension slips away. Clients experiencing lymph stimulation as part of a treatment describe a sensation of being transported to a place of deep relaxation and peace. Often overlooked, the lymphatic system plays a significant role in the body’s functioning, filtering impurities from the body, supporting the immune system, and maintaining the fluid balance in the tissues. Lymph fluid is formed in the tissues and flows toward the heart through a complex system of lymph capillaries, vessels and nodes, following largely the same path as the nervous system.
Natural rhythmic pulsations within the lymph vessels propel lymph fluid along its cleansing path. Our modern, mostly sedentary life and rich diet can inhibit the healthy functioning of the lymphatic system and our skin can pay the price.
Sculpt & Lift
A connective tissue massage technique inspired by German Physical Therapist Elizabeth Dicke that firms, tones and balances the skin tissues. It keeps working several days after your facial treatment and is a natural way to encourage collagen production. This massage incorporates firmer movements and is equally calming to the nervous system as the Lymphatic Drainage. You will experience a lifting effect, leaving renewed and reinvigorated.
Gua Sha
A traditional Chinese technique that gently massages the skin with a natural jade stone tool. Stroking the tissue with a cool jade tool helps reduce appearance of fine lines, de-puffs the sinus area, calms inflammation, releases toxins and promotes lymphatic drainage. We use either the dark green nephrite jade stone or our rainbow fluorite stone and various types of jade stone tools depending on each client’s needs. The Gua Sha technique we use is a facial fusion created by Cecily Braden. The facial therapy usually combines a unique blend of facial massage modalities such as Gua Sha, lymphatic drainage, connective tissue and Thai herbal poultice to clear accumulation, release deep-seeded tension and promote the free flow of vital nutrients to feed the skin and repattern the way it ages.
Scutplural Intra Oral Massage
A luxury sculptural facial treatment massage created by Yakov Gershkovich, that has a cult like following due to the natural rejuvenation and jaw release. Taking advantage of the amazing anti-aging and anti-inflammatory benefits that comes from an effective face lifting without the use of injections, botox and fillers in a fast and effective way. Unlike Botox, this non-invasive face lift technique uses the power of the hands to re- sculpt the muscles rather than freezing them with foreign substance and chemicals. It can however be used alongside these procedures but will speed up the breakdown of products due to lymph and circulation being increased, which is the things the skin needs for ultimate skin health. Prepare to be blissed out!
Thai Herbal Poultice
Uses a synergy of organic herbs and heat to release tension and blockages under the skin, which detoxifies, increases circulation and creates more space and movement under the skin. Resulting in a reduction of inflammation and puffiness and a more sculpted facial appearance. Amazing for anyone with TMJ or very tight neck and shoulders.
ORGANIC SKINCARE
We are proud to use organic, plant-based skincare that is made in house. Ingredients matter, and nature is always enough! Bare Botanical Skincare is the primary whole-plant skincare we use along with our apothecary style back bar that we use to craft your wholesome, effective facial treatments. We still stock some of the Dr. Hauschka line and carry the full Dr. Hauschka makeup line.