Holistic Facials
Holistic facials are not just about glowing skin! Using sinus drainage, lymphatic moves and acupressure on the face, neck, scalp, upper back, and shoulders they can also help to ease tension and congestion and reduce the physical and emotional impact of stress and anxiety on the mind and body.
An Integrated Approach
Focussing on the whole of you rather than just the aesthetic appearance of your skin, during the treatment I’ll use a variety of techniques, including lymphatic drainage, massage, acupressure, and sinus drainage, that will have an impact on the whole of your body.
All the products I use are from Neal's Yard Remedies (aside from the massage oil) and each treatment is tailored to you. If you have a specific focus in mind just let me know at the time of booking and I’ll adapt the treatment to your needs.
Whether you want some me time or you’re looking for support with more specific health and well-being issues you’ll leave your treatment feeling deeply relaxed, restored, and rebalanced.
Combine Your Facial With Reflexology or Lymph Drainage
Holistic Facials can be combined into a 'Duo' treatment with Reflexology or a Bowen for Lymph Drainage Massage to create a 60 or 90 minute appointment.
What Happens During a Session?
Each treatment is tailored to you, and every treatment starts with a health and wellbeing consultation to identify the support you need, but a typical session includes:
- Double cleansing your face to remove surface dirt and toxins followed by the application a face mask. While this is working, I’ll begin with some techniques to promote lymphatic drainage and then massage your shoulders, arms, and hands.
- Hot towels are used to remove the face mask and then using a combination of lymphatic work, massage, and acupressure points I’ll work on your face, neck and chest.
- Finally, I gently massage the scalp and neck, finishing off with a hot towel to remove any oil on the face before applying moisturiser and a soothing eye serum.
At the end of each session, we’ll discuss any additional support you might require, including aftercare guidance to help you make the most of your treatment.
Prices
- 60-minute appointment, £68
- 90-minute appointment, £95
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear?
Wear whatever is comfortable! For a full facial you'll only need to remove your top and tuck any bra/top vest underneath your armpits. This is just to make sure you don't get any oil anywhere. I'd also suggest removing any jewellery for the same reason.
I have an allergy. What products do you use?
All the products I use in your facial come from Neal's Yard Remedies and are listed below. The only exception is the oil I use in the general massage element of the treatment (shoulders, upper back). If you like the idea of a facial but you don't want to use any product, then why not have lymphatic bodywork head and shoulders?
- Rehydrating Rose Toner
- Calendula Cleanser / Rejuvenating Frankincense Cleanser
- Sensitive Soothing Cleansing Milk
- Wild Rose Beauty Balm
- Organic Rosehip Oil
- Reviving White Tea Eye Gel
- Wild Rose Glow Day Cream
- Grapeseed oil from Naturally Thinking
If you do have an allergy I would ask that you do check the ingredients of each product listed above to make sure you are happy with the products I use, and let me know of any products you would like to be substituted.
I'm vegetarian / vegan. What products do you use?
As far as I am aware all my products are cruelty free and vegan, aside from the Wild Rose Beauty Balm and the Bee Lovely All Over Balm. If you let me know prior to your appointment you are vegan these will be substituted during your treatment. I would ask that you do check the ingredients of each product in the list above to make sure you are happy with the products I use, and let me know of any products you would like to be substituted.
What can I expect after my treatment?
What happens as a result of your treatment very much varies from person to person - and on the reason you came! We can discuss all this at your treatment, or I'm happy to have a chat to you beforehand if you'd like. Just drop me a line at sarah@sarahwoodhousetherapy.co.uk or call / text me on 07715213392. What I can say is that whatever reason they came for, all my clients leave feeling super relaxed with an improved sense of health and wellbeing.
How many sessions will I need?
It really depends on what you want to use your holistic facial for! If it's for a treat, then come as often as you want to. If you're seeking support for a specific issue then it may be a few back to back weekly sessions followed by some monthly maintenance sessions are what you need, or you may be content with once every 4-6 weeks. We'll discuss all of this at your first treatment and create a treatment plan that works for you.