hot stones massage – Jesmond Beauty Clinic Review

Beauty therapy may be a profession more commonly associated with the female of the species, but the latest addition to the team at Jesmond Beauty Clinic is helping to redress the balance and prove that, sometimes, you just can’t beat a man’s touch.

By Rachel McCaffery (Accent Magazine).

There’s no stopping Jesmond Beauty Clinic – a year on from relocating to a fantastic new site on Clayton Road in Jesmond, the salon is biting back at the credit crunch and continues to flourish. Not only has it recently launched an alternative therapy centre, JBC Vitality and launched a new mens shaving site, Signature Shaving, but it’s also taken on new staff and introduced the salon’s first ever male therapist, Sebastian Leuschner.

Working at the salon on Saturdays only, while he completes his training at medical school, Sebastian specialises in hot stones massages and offers three different treatments: a back, neck and shoulders massage, a full-body massage or, for the ultimate treat, the full-body, face and head massage that I was lucky enough to try.

Sebastian puts you right at ease from the very moment you step into the sumptuous treatment room, when he’ll firstly go through a brief consultation.

The hot stones massages are a great way to help relieve any aches and pains. The flat basalt stones are heated to temperatures of between 30°C and 40°C and when they’re applied to the body, the heat transfers to the tissues, warming and relaxing them so that the tension can be dispersed through massage.

The treatment uses knot-busting massage techniques that will work wonders – you’ll feel the strain easing from places that you hadn’t realised were tense to begin with.

The treatment leaves you feeling completely relaxed and revitalised – just what the doctor ordered to help you unwind and leave the headaches of Christmas behind.

And if you’re unsure about the idea of having a man knead those knots of tension from your shoulder instead of a woman, take my advice: don’t be. You’d be missing out on a real treat!

To make the treatment even more enticing, for a limited time Jesmond Beauty Clinic is offering a £10 discount off any hot stones massage with Sebastian. Choose from the luxury body, face and head massage (normal price £78 for 90 minutes), a full-body massage (normal price £66 for 60 minutes) or a back, neck and shoulders massage (normal price £41 for 30 minutes).

4 in 1 Pamper Session………

You ask, we provide.

Following the recent success of our Pamper Party (November blog) many of you suggested that we offer a pamper package all year-round. So we’ve done just that. Chris and Lorraine are 2 of the best practitioners in the North East offering a variety of treatments.

They racked their brains and came up with the Ultimate vitality Package and the best part is its 4 treatments for the price of one! We wanted to develop a package that you wanted so listen to this…….

For £40 you get the following, Reflexology, Indian Head massage, Back massage and a holistic facial. Perfect for men and women. This package is designed to reduce the effects of stress and tension. It’s a holistic treat to re-balance mind, body and spirit. This package helps to release the accumulated stress stimulating the body and mind , promoting the body’s self-healing mechanisms as well as producing an uplifting and relaxed mood. The package lasts around an hour and a half.

Go on treat yourself. Tis the season to be jolly so shake those stressful shopping blues and come and let us relieve all that tension.

To book call 0191 281 4277

Everyone needs a little ‘me’ time

Reiki pronounced ‘ray-key’ is a Japanese energy balancing method. It’s a hands on treatment and great for reducing stress and boosting energy levels. Say no more!! I booked myself in straight away. If your like me stress can come at the most inconvenient of times and effects us all differently. Lots of us have stressful lives and jobs. I don’t handle stress very well and every so often I like to have some ‘me’ time to relax so Reiki is the perfect solution.

It doesn’t matter about your age or state of health and the beneficial changes can take place over a fairly short space of time. It can also help with helping you feel more positive, clear thinking and enjoy a better quality of life.

It’s best to wear loose comfortable clothing. Nothing too thick as it can prevent the treatment from working as effectively. You will remain fully clothed and will lay on a treatment couch. Diane will lay her hands in a series of positions across the head, torso and legs. Sometimes she will hover her hands over your body rather than touching. The idea of the treatments is if you imagine Diane, our Reiki practitioner, as a channel She draws the energy called ‘chi’ through her and into the recipient helping to produce a state of balance.

During my session I saw purple and pink shades and faint images. I felt 100% relaxed and the warm heat from Diane’s hands, the smell of incense and a mixture of the soft relaxing music let me just clear my head of everything and forget those worries because the next hour was about me. Throughout the whole treatment I drifted in and out of sleep but remained totally calm. I particularly wanted help with dealing with stress as I tend to carry anxiety’s around with me forever. Ive had 3 Reiki sessions so far and would highly recommend it to anyone who likes some time out to just do nothing. It’s great for everyone and as ive said before can be used as a treatments for a variety of reasons. In my opinion everyone should book a quick  30 minute session on their lunch break to help them focus on the week ahead and let go of those work/family worries.

Reiki can have different effects on different people. Not everyone will see images or lights but I can assure everyone that deep relaxation a feeling of inner calm and serenity will be felt.

A session last 1 hour and costs £40, to book please visit www.jbcvitality.co.uk or call 0191 281 4277.

Until next time,

Breanne