Gua Sha Glow Facial
All Yoga Mamas Gua Sha Glow Facial treatments are performed by a Registered Acupuncturist, which may be eligible for coverage under your health care benefits.
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Gua Sha Glow Facial
Gua Sha Glow Facial is a natural way to enhance the appearance of your skin and increase your overall glow while enjoying full body relaxation. This treatment includes a combination of rejuvenating facial techniques, such as gua sha stone massage, facial cupping, eye masks, and a full body acupuncture treatment. It is a pregnancy safe alternative to Cosmetic Acupuncture. Depending on the client a few needles (no more than 8) will be placed on the face. Each Gua Sha Glow Facial takes place in our candlelit private treatment rooms with soft meditative music playing to encourage a sense of calm. After the first treatment, you can expect a natural glow on your face. Please note that this service does not include traditional facial elements such as deep skin cleansing, detoxifying, steaming, extraction etc. What are the benefits of Gua Sha Glow Facial?
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What is a gua sha stone massage?
Unidirectional stroking with a polished stone tool applied to the face and neck to improve circulation, encourage lymphatic drainage, release tense muscles (jaw/neck etc), sculpt contours, and give the skin a healthy glow.
This is also a mindful activity you can add to your morning routine to set yourself up for the day. Anyone can have facial gua sha.
What is facial cupping?
Facial cupping is a technique using soft silicone cups to create a gentle suction. Similarly to gua sha, the cups are slid over the contours of the face. The suction helps invigorate skin and tone face muscles with a pleasant lifting sensation.
The gua sha Massage and facial cupping increases microcirculation, enabling the skin to self-hydrate and deliver colour, oxygen and nutrients to the skin. They also firm, lift and tone the skin while smoothing, plumping and delivering an overall brightening glow.
Leave feeling well rested, calm and radiant. This treatment is a beautiful gift for yourself or loved one who may be expecting.
Walk away with:
Unidirectional stroking with a polished stone tool applied to the face and neck to improve circulation, encourage lymphatic drainage, release tense muscles (jaw/neck etc), sculpt contours, and give the skin a healthy glow.
This is also a mindful activity you can add to your morning routine to set yourself up for the day. Anyone can have facial gua sha.
What is facial cupping?
Facial cupping is a technique using soft silicone cups to create a gentle suction. Similarly to gua sha, the cups are slid over the contours of the face. The suction helps invigorate skin and tone face muscles with a pleasant lifting sensation.
The gua sha Massage and facial cupping increases microcirculation, enabling the skin to self-hydrate and deliver colour, oxygen and nutrients to the skin. They also firm, lift and tone the skin while smoothing, plumping and delivering an overall brightening glow.
Leave feeling well rested, calm and radiant. This treatment is a beautiful gift for yourself or loved one who may be expecting.
Walk away with:
- Overall relaxation & comfort
- Resources on ways you can implement the treatments at home.
- Lifestyle advice on how you can improve your overall health and outer radiance
OUR REGISTERED ACUPUNCTURISTS - SPECIFICALLY TRAINED IN GUA SHA
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Viola Wong, R.TCMP, R.Ac
Viola is a highly qualified Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner and Acupuncturist, registered with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario (CTCMPAO). She earned her bachelor's degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from GuaZhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, receiving a comprehensive education in both theory and practice. To further her expertise, Viola completed her master's degree in acupuncture at Hong Kong Baptist University. With over 6 years of experience gained from working in hospitals and clinics in China and Hong Kong, Viola has treated a diverse range of patients and addressed various health concerns. Her clinical background has enabled her to develop a deep understanding of Traditional Chinese Medicine principles and techniques. Viola's commitment to excellence is evident through her additional certifications in pain management, oncology, pediatrics in Chinese medicine, community psychiatry, facial acupuncture, and gynecology. These certifications reflect her dedication to staying current with the latest advancements in the field and ensuring the highest quality of care for her patients. While Viola possesses expertise in various aspects of Traditional Chinese Medicine, her primary focus is on women's health care. She has a special interest in helping women achieve optimal well-being through holistic and natural approaches. Viola is devoted to creating personalized treatment plans that may include herbal medicine prescriptions, acupuncture, facial needling, TCM massage therapy (Gua Sha), cupping, and lifestyle recommendations. Viola takes a compassionate and caring approach to her practice. She takes the time to attentively listen to her patients' concerns, conducts thorough assessments of their conditions, and develops tailored treatment plans to meet their specific needs. Her dedication ensures that patients feel comfortable and confident on their journey to improved health. |
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April Kowaleski, R.Ac
April is a Registered Acupuncturist (R.Ac) with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario (CTCMPAO). She started her journey in health care 35 years ago as a pharmacy technician at the Hospital for Sick Children. When she started having children of her own, her focused changed to natural health and she became a holistic nutritionist. After having children, April fell in love with the birth process and turned her focus to working as a birth and postpartum doula, supporting families through this wonderful but sometimes challenging stage of life. She worked as a doula for 15 years, and at this point, decided to study Acupuncture. She had witnessed many times the power of Acupressure points during labour and decided to make this medicine the next step in her journey in health care. April uses her experience and education to help people move through the many stages of life. She can treat both mental and physical aliments to help create balance and good health in the body. |
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Ingrid Gerberick, R.Ac.
Ingrid is a Registered Acupuncturist (R.Ac) with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario (CTCMPAO). She treats a broad array of health issues but has a special interest in reproductive health including fertility, prenatal and postpartum care as well as musculoskeletal pain management and stress relief. With a background in visual arts, Ingrid brings an intuitive and creative sensibility to her practice, and believes deeply in meeting the unique needs of each client. Traditional Chinese Medicine offers a holistic approach to health and Ingrid uses this framework to both treat symptoms and address underlying imbalances to improve overall outcomes. Ingrid’s education includes a diploma from Eight Branches Academy of Eastern Medicine, specialized cosmetic acupuncture training and internships at both Six Degrees Community Acupuncture and Living Waters Therapies. She loves to learn and is always expanding her knowledge and skills in the healing arts to bring the best care to her clients. |
FAQ
What are the benefits? Full body relaxation, glowing skin, more overall radiance, reduced appearance of wrinkles and puffiness.
How soon do I see results? It is difficult to determine as it is based on variable lifestyles (i.e if you are dehydrated, lacking sleep etc.), however you will notice subtle differences after one treatment.
Is it safe to do while I’m pregnant? Yes! Gua Sha Glow Facial treatments are completely safe for those who are pregnant.
How soon do I see results? It is difficult to determine as it is based on variable lifestyles (i.e if you are dehydrated, lacking sleep etc.), however you will notice subtle differences after one treatment.
Is it safe to do while I’m pregnant? Yes! Gua Sha Glow Facial treatments are completely safe for those who are pregnant.
Cancellation Policy:
All Wellness cancellations must be made a minimum of 24 hours, prior to your appointment time. We have a limited amount of Wellness appointments available and they are in high demand. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before an appointment will be charged in full. Thank you for your understanding.
All Wellness cancellations must be made a minimum of 24 hours, prior to your appointment time. We have a limited amount of Wellness appointments available and they are in high demand. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before an appointment will be charged in full. Thank you for your understanding.
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Please note that we do not offer refunds. Each event/course/training/wellness appt has it's own specific cancellation policy which is listed on each registration page. Please take the time to read these in full prior to registering. Each event/appointment that we run is in partnership with a practitioner who is focusing their independent career in prenatal and postpartum health. This is their beautiful livelihood. This is why we have these policies in place. Thank you very much for your understanding. Jamie Kalynuik, Founder of Yoga Mamas
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