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Benefits of Aromatherapy During Your Massage and Facial

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Before we can discuss the benefits of aromatherapy, you may be wondering “what is aromatherapy?”. Aromatherapy incorporates the use of scented essential oils.

The essential oils are 100% natural, highly concentrated plant essence, they will be diluted before use and are applied along with lotion during the massage or facial. The massage involves alternating between gentle and harder pressure while using essential oils.

Not only is your body benefiting from the direct contact with the essential oils, but the oils are alleged to have specific healing properties upon inhaling after exposure.

Aromatherapy can reduce stress, relieve anxiety, increase calmness and relaxation, increase contentment, decrease muscle tension, provide pain relief, and reduce the symptoms of depression.

Benefits of adding aromatherapy to your massage and facial

Essential Oils are Harmless

Your therapist will evaluate your skin type and discuss any issues you have or what you need to work on and use a selection of oils that will benefit your skin. If you do not have any healing requests such as nerves, muscles, or joints, you can ask for a more general essential oil such as energizing, uplifting, relaxing, or decongesting.

Stress-Relief

Receiving a massage or facial is a way to relax and ease your emotions, by adding essential oils to your massage or facial your experience and results will be enhanced because these oils have stress-relieving properties.

Detoxes Your Skin

Essential oils get down deep into your pores and work on the inner layers. Aromatherapy facial and massage literally purifies the skin from within and not just externally. This washes away all the impurities and hence, skin is detoxed.

Relieves Dryness

There is no better solution if you are suffering from dry skin, especially in the winter, when skin becomes extra dry, essential oils can be used as exfoliators in the form of a scrub or peel. You will soon feel your skin texture turn smooth.

Treats Poor Skin Conditions

Are you looking for that magic skin treatment to deal with blemishes, acne, dark spots, and similar problem? Aromatherapy helps to improve the texture of the skin as it has excellent anti-inflammatory properties. Removing dirt and all other impurities from the skin.

Improves Blood Circulation

A natural and healthy glow is what we all want to see in our skin, right? This is mostly triggered by the betterment of blood flow to the skin cells. The movement of blood to the skin gives it a healthy glow and releases skin cells with necessary nutrients and water, which reduces the presence of wrinkled dry skin.

Want to add aromatherapy to your massage or facial? Book online or call Precision Wellness today!

Self Care during the Holidays

It may sound cliché, but it is true – you cannot pour from an empty cup. If you are not taking care of yourself – physically and emotionally – everything around you can suffer. Especially during the holiday season. Family commitments are on the rise, you’re hitting end of the year deadlines for work, not to mention all the time and energy that go into gift giving – While the holidays are the most joyous time of the year, it can be very very stressful.

Here are some reasons why self-care is so important:

1 – Self Care helps you preform at your best – It’s a way to maintain balance so you can attend to all of your different parts to keep yourself going. Always choosing a deadline over making time for a workout or a nourishing meal could ultimately slow you down.

2 – Self Care supports overall well-being – On some level, we all know that self-care is important. Beyond the basics of eating well, staying hydrated, exercising, and connecting socially, there are activities that we don’t often associate with self-care which are more internal.

3 – Self Care can help maintain self-confidence and self-esteem – It can also help booth your inner strength. Without self-care we compromise our mental wellness and our ability to cope with life’s inevitable curveballs.

4 – Self Care makes us more aware of our personal needs – Awareness around your body’s needs physically, mentally, and spiritually.

5 – Self Care allows us to be resilient – It can ben many of the small things or confronting a big issue, self care is an important tool for maintaining resilience. When we do things to honor ourselves mentally, we are in a better place to take on challenges and stressors we all inevitably face.

6 – Self Care can help you feel well-rested and energized – Practicing self care can reduce stress and increase clarity. Not to mention the countless other benefits like increase energy, sense of purpose, better communication, and better sleep.

7 – Self Care doesn’t take a ton of time – Your plan should be enjoyable, relaxing, or stimulating. A self care activity might look different on different days. Here are some ideas: Walk or hike to connect with nature, relax in a hammock and watch the sky change, yoga class or meditation, workout, take a bath, read a book in a quiet place, listen to music, cook a new recipe, white in a journal, practice gratitude, or book a facial or massage.

8 – Self Care can be a social activity – Some days you might need to be alone, others you might need time connecting with others.

When you take the time for self care, you are in a better place to deal with life’s challenges. If you have not taken the time for you, you are more likely to blow a fuse or be irritable. We would love to be a small portion of your self care. If you’re needing a massage, facial, or just need some me time and want to rest in our sitting room, just give us a call!

Why you should be Dermaplaning

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If you are looking for a quick treatment with no downtime, dermaplaning might be what you need for that smooth, glowing skin!

Dermaplaning is perfect before events, special occasions or for those who prefer a face free of ‘peach fuzz’ for easier makeup application. All skin types and anyone with acne scars, dull skin, dry skin, sun-damaged skin, or fine wrinkles can benefit from dermaplaning.

So, what is dermaplaning? Dermaplaning uses a medical-grade blade in short strokes at a 45-degree angle to remove the surface layer of dead skin, debris, and hair. One dermaplaning session can remove about 2-3 weeks of built up dead skin cells and debris from your skin! The blade is being held at a precise angle and the experienced technician uses light, feathering strokes, there is no concern about piercing or scratching of the skin. The dermaplaning procedure is pain free and non-invasive. You may feel a tingling sensation during the treatment.

Your skin is exposed daily to hard environmental toxins, irritants, and sun damage. This can cause the top layer of skin to appear dull, and it can also make you look aged. Dermaplaning clears away those damaged skin cells so newer skin cells are what you see when you look in the mirror.

Dermaplaning provides effective and safe exfoliation treatment that promotes deeper product penetration, this gives your skin better results from your skin care products while making the skin look and feel smoother. It is also beneficial for reducing the appearance of acne scars.

Other benefits of dermaplaning:

Removes the dead surface cells and facial hair that can trap oils and dirt, leaving the skin ultra-smooth, fresh and glowing.
Using vitamin C, hyaluronic acid and retinol post-treatment will be more effective and fast-track the results.
Combined with a peel, dermaplaning can lift dry, dead skin, reduce the appearance of pigmentation, and help dimmish rosacea
Fine lines are softened, and the skin texture is left more even.
Dermaplaning is suitable for all skin types – if you have active acne, a clinical treatment is better, as you will need professional advice.

With a dermaplaning treatment, there is low risk for side effects. Those side effects may include slight redness in your face or whiteheads the day or two after treatment. Infection and scaring are very rare after a dermaplaning treatment.

After your treatment, you may notice that your skin looks brighter – more commonly you will notice these results after the first few days. Results are not permanent. The procedure claims to clear away up to three weeks’ worth of dead skin cells. After three weeks to a month, your results will have faded.

Prenatal & Postnatal Massage

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Massages have been proved in multiple studies to be extremely beneficial to your mind and body. Not only that, but it is also helpful to your baby, too!

During pregnancy, a woman’s body changes… crazy amazing changes! With all of these changes, it can result in several uncomfortable conditions. There are a few things that you can do to relive those aches and pains, and one of them is massage. Massage during pregnancy not only makes a woman feel pampered and more emotionally grounded but is offers undeniable physical benefits as well. The overall goal for prenatal massage is to help minimize stress, promote relaxation, and prepare the muscles for childbirth.

Massage during pregnancy also stimulates your lymphatic system, boosting immunity and removing excess toxins while stabilizing hormone levels. A few other benefits of prenatal massage include: reduced swelling in your feet, legs and hands, relieve lower back pain including sciatic nerve pain, improve sleep by relaxing the nervous system and releasing feel good hormones, prepare you body for labor and birth, and relief pain naturally.

Women with normal, low-risk pregnancies can benefit greatly from massage by a trained pregnancy massage therapist. However, women in high-risk pregnancies should consult with their doctor before beginning a massage therapy program.

Postpartum massage is also super beneficial after giving birth to your baby. Whether you had a difficult birth experience or your baby’s birth went smoothly, a woman’s body undergoes quite a bit of realignment. Postpartum massage helps restore your muscle tone in the abdomen and reposition the pelvis.

Benefits of a postpartum massage can include: Reliving tension from the birthing process, clears excess fluids from the body more quickly, hastens recovery, encourages pelvic and abdominal organs to return to pre-pregnancy positions, promotes shift return to digestive function, increases energy levels and reduces fatigue, aids in returning the uterus to normal size, decreases muscle tension from the exertion of labor, provides emotional support, addresses scar healing protocol after c-section, relieves should, neck and arm tension from breastfeeding.

One of the biggest benefits in getting a massage after giving birth helps maintain a healthy circulation throughout the body. In return, this helps the flow of breast milk through the body as well. And increases the overall product of the breast milk.

If you’re looking for a prenatal or postnatal massage, give Precision Wellness a call!

All About Microneedling

Learn what microneedling is, how it works, and why it is helpful for your skin to understand if this advanced esthetic treatment is right for you.

Microneedling FAQs

What Does A Microneedling Appointment Involve?

Microneedling is an in-office procedure, where your dermatologist or esthetician, will run a dermaroller wand studded with tiny needles over your skin to even out its texture. In-office microneedling uses sterile needles that puncture the skin deep enough to cause slight bleeding for stronger results. Learn about how to prepare & recover from microneedling with our helpful article.

Does Microneedling Hurt?

Microneedling should not hurt if you are doing it correctly. There are “at-home” devices available however, these are harder to clean so there is a higher risk of infection. DIY devices do not penetrate the skin as deep as an in-office procedure, which makes them less effective.

How Often Should I Get Microneedling?

Microneedling is not a one-and-done procedure. Depending on are targeted area, two to three treatments, spaced out every four weeks, are usually recommended, although sometimes more treatments are needed.

What does Microneedling Feel Like?

Most patients find microneedling to feel like a little buzzing over the skin with a few areas of sensitivity like on the upper lip or forehead.

What Are The Side Effects Of Microneedling?

Microneedling has very few side effects which include some redness, light pigmentation changes, mild swelling, and itchiness at the site of needling (most commonly the upper lip or forehead). These reactions typically disappear within a couple days after treatment and require minimal downtime. Some may notice small whiteheads or shallow cysts forming on their skin following microneedling treatments — this happens if too much pressure was used.

Who Is A Good Candidate For Microneedling?

Microneedling be performed on people who have acne scars, stretch marks, fine lines and wrinkles, and many other skin imperfections. It also helps to reduce the appearance of scar tissue after laser treatments or surgeries (such as burn care or laser hair removal) by smoothing out the surface area.

If you are dealing with an inflammatory condition, such as psoriasis or eczema, or actively tanning, have sunburned skin, or you have a skin infection such as cold sores, microneedling should not be performed.

Have a Less Stressful Day

Life is stressful – There is no way around it. When you become mindful of your stress levels and how to manage them, stress can be easily reduced. Put yourself and your wellness first and implement these tips to instantly reduce the stress in your life.

Prioritize Sleep: We need 7-8 hours of quality sleep each night. Make this a priority no-matter-what. Lack of sleep increases your level of stress hormones. Remember, quality is just as important as quantity.
Make a To-Do list: If your busy schedule is a main source of stress, try making a daily to-do list. Keep it simple and only include the top priorities – also realistic so that it can be accomplished in one day.
Breathe: Take a few minutes to just breathe. There are many different meditation and breathing techniques that help calm you down and give your brain the extra oxygen needed to come up with solutions.
Say “no”: This is a hard one for most of us! Learn to say ‘no’ first. You can always change your mind later. Saying ‘no’ to commitments you do not have time for will save a lot of stress for everyone involved.
Eat Healthy: Meal prepping will take away stress on a busy night when you don’t have time to cook dinner or pack lunches for the next day. Focus on nutritious foods that will naturally reduce stress by lowering cortisol levels
Exercise: Getting active causes your body to produce endorphins, which will help your mind and body to relax. Just 30 minutes a day for better sleep, a clearer mind and an improved mood.
Take Breaks: Your mind needs some time to de-compress. Taking small breaks throughout a hectic workday will decrease stress while increasing creativity.
Be on Time: Learning to be on time will save you from speeding to work, skipping breakfast, and those awkward moments of walking into a meeting that started 10 minutes ago.
Simplify Life: Focus on essentials in life and eliminate any unnecessary stressors. Once you simplify your life, you’ll spend more time doing what is most important to your and less time feeling stressed.
Make time for YOU: Spend some time on yourself! Dedicating just one hour a week or every couple weeks for self care with relieve stress tremendously – schedule a facial, massage, or a waxing session.
LET-IT-GO: The most important thing is to NOT stress over the things that you cannot control. Many things that keep us up all night worrying are perceptions on the future or things out of our control.

Do’s & Don’ts of Waxing

Let me be clear, getting waxed will never feel good. It is one of those “beauty is pain” chores that are totally worth it! Here are a few do’s and don’ts before, during and after your wax appointment to make it the best experience possible.

Do research the salon. Smooth skin is great, an infection not so much. Asking friends for a referral is a great place to start. We would also recommend reading reviews on Google or Facebook. Of course, you can trust Precision Wellness for your waxing needs!

Don’t consume caffeine a few hours before your wax. Caffeine can trigger even more nerves and increase your heart rate.

Do moisturize and exfoliate before your wax appointment. Dry hair and dry skin cause your hair to break when removed. To get the smoothest and long-lasting wax results, the skin and hair should be healthy and moisture rich.

Don’t apply self-tanner the day of your appointment. Wait until the day after your waxing to use spray tan or apply self-tanner. Be aware that freshly waxed areas absorb pigment better so your skin will look smoother and color will last longer when you apply the day after.

Do make sure you have enough hair. You want it about the length of a grain of rice. But do not trim, even if you think you need to. Your wax specialist will trim if needed.

Don’t schedule an appoint the before or during your period. Your body is more sensitive to pain. Plan to wax within the first two weeks of your cycle.

Do take something like Advil or Ibuprofen if you have a low pain tolerance. This can be helpful for pain relief and reduce inflammation of the skin after your service.

Don’t fuss with the waxed area. Avoid touching your newly hair-free skin. This will clog pores and transfer bacteria.

Do take a deep breathe and relax! Make sure you communicate with your wax specialist, feel free to ask questions and share preferences so they can serve you best.

Don’t take a hot shower for a few hours of your waxing appointment or get in salty water the day of your wax. Avoid soaking in a tub or jacuzzi, saunas, or anything with high heat due to the area being sensitive, which can be a breading grown for bacteria.

Do make sure your specialist is holding your skin taut. Your esthetician should hold the skin taut to help with the pain.

Don’t exercise after your waxing appointment (or wear sweaty clothes). Your skin is so fresh the pores are still open and susceptible to bacteria. Friction from working out at the gym could cause future irritation on the skin.

Do get on a regular waxing schedule. Waxing every three to four weeks. Getting regular waxes will reduce the amount of hair coming back. Exfoliating and moisturizing between visits every day will remove excess dead skin and keep the skin nourished.

For all of your waxing needs be sure to call a professional, like Precision Wellness – (417) 886-1131

Massage & Arthritis

Are you struggling with arthritis and looking for relief? Look no further!

Massage therapy has been used widely as an aide to reduce pain and promote recovery of injured muscles. Massage therapy can also help with moderate inflammation and stiffness associated with arthritis by improving circulation. This translates to enhanced blood flow to arthritic joints, improved movement, and reduced pain.

Studies have shown that having a professional massage just once a week, and doing self-massage once a day, may help reduce the pain associated with many conditions, including arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, and neuropathy.

There are many different types of massage available to you. The best massage we recommend for arthritis are…

1 – Swedish: Swedish massage is the most popular, using long strokes, circular movements and kneading to loosen tight muscles. Pressure can range from very light to deep. With a Swedish massage you really get the blood circulation going.

2 – Shiatsu: In this form of massage, specific spots are massaged that are said to relieve pain elsewhere in the body. The areas massaged will depend on what type of pain you are having. Your limbs may also be stretched lightly.

3 – Lymphatic massage: Also known as lymphatic drainage massage, this massage will use light, patterned strokes to help excess lymphatic fluid drain into the bloodstream. This is very helpful for people with arthritis because they sometimes have a lot of excess fluid from the inflammatory process.

4 – Petrissage: During a petrissage, your therapist will gently lift your skin and knead or roll it. This can help lengthen the tissues that connect to your muscles, enabling them to relax a little. Adding a little stretch and pliability can cause greater relief from discomfort.

Of course, you can always ask for a customized massage. Do not be afraid to ask your therapist for a treatment that is designed especially for your aches and pains. When you’re ready to work on you, give Precision Wellness a call!

Why Facial Massage is Amazing!

Why is facial massage amazing – simply put, facial massage stimulates the circulation of the blood towards the skin and stimulates cell growth. Helping to prevent fines lines and new wrinkle formation while at the same time helps to rejuvenate and tighten the skin.

We have heard for years the benefits of body massages: tension relief, improved circulation, and increase flexibility (to name a few). Facial massage is like a mini workout for your face! Facial massages involve massaging key facial muscles and pressure points (like your jawline, cheekbones, and forehead) using your hands or a stone roller. Just a few minutes of gentle deep stroking, tapping, pinching, and kneading helps increase blood flow, reduce puffiness, and keeps your skin looking fresh, youthful, and fine line-free!

5 Benefits of Facial Massage:

1 – Tones facial muscles and reliefs tension. Most of us hold a lot of tension in our face. When we feel stressed, tired, or concentrated, we tense our forehead and eye area (this causes wrinkles over time)

2 – Releases toxins. Using a lot of beauty products, environmental factors and the hustle of everyday life can cause toxins to build-up, contributing to fine lines, puffiness, and breakouts.

3 – Boosts circulation. Just like doing a set of jumping jacks or push-ups, the movement of a quick facial massage sends a surge of blood and oxygen to your skin. This increased flow deflates puffiness, brightens skin tone, and helps detoxify your skin.

4 – Improves product absorption. Massaging your face with your fingers in upward, lifting motions is a wonderful way to help your favorite products like moisturizer and serum absorb into the skin.

5 – Relaxation! Skincare benefits aside, facial massages are just as good at relieving emotional tension as they are at calming muscle tension. They help you feel more relaxed and at ease at the end of a long day!

Skin care experts advise on a facial massage at home 2-3 times per week. Of course, come in for your monthly facial to get a facial massage (and so much more) from a licensed professional!

What Is a Bacial? Back Facial FAQs

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Learn More About Back Facials

Many of us take extreme measures when it comes to our face care routine – why shouldn’t we take some time figuring out what the rest of our skin needs as well (especially with areas you can hardly reach!)?

What Happens During A Back Facial?

Generally, a back facial starts with a deep steaming that’s designed to open the pores and soften your skin for more effective cleaning, exfoliation, back pimple extraction, and hydration.

Our back facials entail very similar techniques as the ones we use in our regular facial treatments. The difference is in the products we use – they’re specifically formulated so that they can penetrate the tough skin on your back. This treatment works to cleanse and exfoliate your back’s skin to get rid of that acne and create a glow.

What Should I wear To A Back Facial?

It’s best to wear loose, comfortable clothing to your back facial appointment. Ideally, if you have shirts with a low back, these will be great to wear post-appointment to avoid transfer of any moisturizer or skin treatments.

How Often Should I Get A Back Facial?

Your esthetician can help you determine how often you need a back facial based on your skin concerns. It may be recommended at least every 2-4 weeks if you are experiencing back acne and breakouts.

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