COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES [FL AESTHETICS CLINIC BEAUTY AND HEALTH]

A blog post about my incredible journey and the wonderful services offered at FL AESTHETICS CLINIC BEAUTY AND HEALTH : From Dreams to Reality: The FL AESTHETICS Journey A Passion for Health and Wellness As a young girl, I dreamed of becoming a nurse. The passion for helping people with their health status burned within me, fueled by the inspiring sight of nurses in their beautiful uniforms, caring for others. But life has its twists and turns, and sometimes dreams take unexpected paths. A Helping Hand from Fate God works in mysterious ways. When my parents’ financial situation prevented me from pursuing my nursing dream, I felt disheartened. But then, like a beautiful miracle, my caring husband, Christopher Stanford , stepped in. He believed in my potential and took my career from where my parents had to stop. A Journey to South Africa God’s plan led us to South Africa, where I enrolled in the Complementary of Health Therapies school. The knowledge I gained there was tr...

Here is a possible blog post about the benefits of regular massage therapy: How Massage Therapy Can Improve Your Health and Well-Being Massage therapy is not just a luxury for the wealthy or a code word for illegal activities. It is a form of integrative medicine that can help you cope with stress, pain, injury and other health issues. In this blog post, we will explore the different types of massage therapy, how they work and what benefits they can offer. What is massage therapy? Massage therapy is the manipulation of soft tissues in the body, such as muscles, tendons, ligaments and fascia, by a licensed massage therapist. The therapist uses various techniques, such as pressing, rubbing, kneading and stretching, to achieve different goals, such as relaxation, pain relief, healing and wellness. Massage therapy can be performed on specific areas of the body or on the whole body, depending on your needs and preferences. It can also be combined with other treatments, such as a...

How Massage Therapy Can Boost Your Mental Health and Well-Being Massage therapy is more than just a way to pamper yourself at a spa or a health club. It is also a powerful tool to enhance your physical and mental health. Massage therapy involves applying pressure, rubbing, and manipulating your skin, muscles, tendons, and ligaments with various techniques and modalities. It is considered part of integrative medicine, which means it can complement conventional treatments for various medical conditions and situations. If you have never tried massage therapy, you might be surprised by its many benefits. In this blog post, we will explore some of the ways massage therapy can improve your mental health and well-being, such as reducing stress, anxiety, depression, and pain, balancing your neurotransmitters and hormones, and improving your blood pressure and circulation. Benefits of Massage Therapy for Depression and Anxiety Depression and anxiety are two of the most common mental...

As the famous Lomilomi practitioner Auntie Margaret Machado said, ‘Lomilomi is praying work’”. Join us for a journey of healing and harmony with Lomilomi massage, a traditional Polynesian technique that soothes your body, mind, and spirit. Hawaiian Lomilomi massage is more than just a physical therapy; it is a sacred practice that honors the body as a vessel of healing energy. Lomilomi, which means “to rub” or “to massage” in Hawaiian, is guided by the spirit of Aloha, which means love, compassion, and harmony. Lomilomi aims to restore balance within the body, mind, and spirit, while creating a sense of tranquility and connection.  Lomilomi practitioners use their hands, forearms, elbows, and sometimes stones or sticks to apply gentle pressure and rhythmic strokes to the receiver’s body. They also use their breath, voice, and intention to invoke the healing power of nature and the ancestors. Are you in Cape Town or planning to visit this beautiful city in So...

WHAT IS A FOOT SPA MASSAGE The soles of our feet are like a roadmap to our entire body, so a foot spa massage can work wonders on our entire being. A foot spa massage is a type of massage that involves soaking your feet in warm water and then applying pressure and strokes to different parts of your feet. It is a relaxing and soothing way to pamper your feet and improve your overall well-being. A foot spa massage can have many benefits, such as: - It can improve blood circulation, which helps with healing and keeps your muscles and tissues healthy. This is especially important if you have health problems that add to poor circulation or nerve damage, like diabetes⁶. - It can ease stress and anxiety, and boost your mood. This is because foot massage activates your nervous system, which increases feel-good brain chemicals like endorphins⁶. - It can reduce muscle tension and pain in your feet and lower legs. This can help you recover from injuries, prevent foot problems, and imp...

WHAT IS FACIAL TREATMENT If you’ve never gotten a facial, you might not totally understand the appeal. Why would you need someone else to wash your face for you? But facials are so much more than that — and in addition to feeling great, they have huge benefits for your skin. Cleansing to remove makeup, dirt and other impurities. Exfoliation to remove dead skin cells from the surface of your skin. A skin mask personalized for your skin concerns. Moisturizer to keep skin hydrated and supple. Light massage of your face and neck. Product recommendations for your overall skin health. Facial treatment is a general term for any procedure that involves improving the appearance or health of the skin on the face. There are many types of facial treatments, such as cleansing, exfoliating, moisturizing, toning, masking, peeling, steaming, massaging, and more. Some facial treatments are done by professionals in salons or spas, while others can be done at home with natural or c...

Going for a full-body massage has always been a crowd-favorite in many spas and massage clinics. It is a treatment that clients always look forward to receiving because of the relaxing and calming effects. If you want a massage that heals, restores, and soothes your body, you should try Hawaii’s traditional Lomi Lomi massage. Here’s everything you need to know about it.   What Is a Lomi Lomi Massage?  The word ‘lomi lomi’ literally means ‘rub rub’ in the Hawaiian language. This technique is also known as the ‘loving hands’ massage and has been handed down through generations of Hawaiian families. It is a combination of long seamless massage strokes and oils, and in Hawaii it features elements of singing, breathing, and sometimes dance. Broad, flowing strokes are performed by the therapist with their fingers, thumbs, knuckles, palms, arms, elbows, knees, and feet. It can be performed with or without emollients, but most of the time, they use oils from coconut, ...

You schedule a massage to welcome pain relief and relaxation. The massage improves your overall health, circulation, inflammation, muscle spasms, stress, range of motion, and muscle tension. A massage therapist promotes wellness by using different modalities such as deep tissue therapy, Swedish Massage, neuromuscular massage, sports massage, prenatal massage, chair massage, and hot stone massage. In massage therapy, the saying “no pain, no gain” should not be used. If you experience several pain after your massage, that isn’t improving your overall health or relaxation? If you don’t feel any relief after your massage, was the pressure strong enough to affect your muscles positively, etc.? Communication It is vital that you feel comfortable enough to communicate with your massage therapist about the level of pressure that they are applying to your body, muscles, etc. The therapist and client together co-create the ideal massage by discussing the process.  Mas...

Massage is often known for it's relaxing properties. Most know massage has the power to calm us down, to make us feel good and to relieve tension in our muscles - but why exactly is this? What happens in our bodies? And why does it make us feel the way it does? Today our massage experts answer these questions and more as we look through the physiological effects of massage on the body, and exactly why and how these effects occur. Physical Benefits of Massage Relieves pain, stiffness and discomfort Massage is a direct form of therapy which goes to exactly where the issues reside. By dealing with the problems directly and naturally, without the use of medication, the muscles are not only relieved but are brought back to the time before the issue arose. Increases mobility Years of repetitive activity can lock the body into a routine which limits your range of motion. By performing a variety of massage techniques and stretches the muscles ‘wake up’ and begin to ...

I am a Holistic & Complementary Professionals who believe in holistic wellness and health. I use massage in providing complementary healings. Massage therapy uses touch and pressure to treat muscle and soft tissues of the body. This kind of therapy is used to relieve pain, improve the healing of injuries, improve the circulation, relieve stress and improve the general well-being of the my clients.  As a massage professional I perform the most popular types of massage therapy techniques that include: 1. Swedish Massage Therapy - this is designed to help my stressed clients to relax with lotion, oil, and long, kneading movements. 2. Deep Tissue Massage Therapy - this involves digging deep into the muscles of my athlete clients clients with pain and those in rehabilitation centers 3. Hot Stone Massage - this relaxing practice involves professionally placing hot stones on the body to loosen tight muscles and restore balance. 4. Reflexology - this Massage therapy focuses on the feet...