The word holistic is defined as emphasizing the importance of the whole and the interdependence of its parts. When applying the term holistic to skin care, it defines skin that is healthy, glowing … beautiful. Holistic approaches to skin care consider the health of the whole person, internally and externally – meaning nutrition, lifestyle and emotional factors. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there is an increasing interest in skin treatments that promote relaxation and well-being. As a result the employment of aestheticians that can provide these types of treatments are predicted to grow by an impressive 38 percent over the 2008 to 2018 period. So, it should not come as a shock that including holistic treatments on spa treatment menus has become customary, whether as a full-service menu item or as an add-on treatment. In an effort to provide our readers with the means to improve themselves and their business we have included several different holistic treatments below with the hope that it will inspire new thoughts and ideas on how to update or revitalize your service menu. Shirodhara Treatment $122 for 75 Minutes An incredible experience, this ancient remedy uses traditional oils from India to induce deep relaxation and a peaceful state of mind. First a head-to-toe energy balancing helps to calm and center your client. Next the Ayurvedic Rejuvenating Face Massage lifts tension with its hypnotic marma point massage techniques. Finally, let your client's spirit soar as warm sesame oil flows gently over their forehead and scalp, transporting them to a peaceful space. Please allow 30 minutes after their treatment to gently awaken. Spa on the Avenue White Marsh, Md. www.spaontheavenue.com Balancing Ayurvedic Massage $190 for 60 minutes This inspiration from India literally translates as "life knowledge." A pre-treatment consultation will identify your client's specific DOSHA, based upon their emotional and physical makeup. Traditional massage techniques, combined with specific oils, create a armonious relationship among the three Doshas – Pitta (Fire), Vata (Air) and Kapha (Earth & Water) – promoting a sense of wellbeing through holistic therapy. The Spa at Trump New York, New York www.trumpsohohotel.com East Meets West Lastone 60 minutes for $179 or 90 minutes for $269 Earth, air, fire and water are united to create this eastern-based, holistic Ayurvedic treatment. The Ayurvedic oils, including a blend of cinnamon, sage, rosemary, basil and rose, are combined with massage techniques to create a unique experience to melt away stress. Willow Stream Spa at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Scottsdale, Ariz. www.willowstream.com/scottsdale Ayurvedic Herbal Exfoliation (Udvartan) 50 minutes for $95 Combination of dry herbs or herbal pastes (Ubtan), salts, flowers, greens, whole grains are rubbed into the skin. Apart from cleansing and nourishing the skin, this process tones the muscles and reduces fat by improving the metabolism of the muscles and adipose tissues. It leaves the skin tingling, soothed and soft. FineLiving New York Ayurveda New York, New York www.newyorkayurveda.com Four Directions $165 for 75 minutes This Native American inspired ritual allows your clients to embraces the four cardinal directions of the Medicine Wheel with sacred herbs, plants, stones and animal spirits. This treatment includes a full-body corn-meal tobacco exfoliation and a sweetgrass herbal wrap. Red Mountain Resort Ivins, Utah www.redmountainresort.com Srota Clearing Therapy (shro-ta) $205 for 65 minutes Srotas are the meridians or pathways through which the body carries nutrients, information and intelligence. With direct and pressured strokes, the customized Srota clearing treatment opens your client's circulatory system and their subtle energy channels to soothe and relax tight tissues. Designed to meet their client's desired level of pressure and areas of focus, the Srota is most similar to a Swedish massage. The Chopra Center for Wellbeing Carlsbad, Calif. www.chopra.com Udvartan - Ayurvedic Herbal Body-Scrub Massage $95 for 60 minutes Finely ground Ayurvedic herbs and exotic sandalwood powder are mixed with precious Ayurvedic oils and gently massaged into the skin. This results in the stimulation of the energy flow in the body, the detoxification and nourishment of body tissues, the activation of the skin's natural metabolism and also the improvement of lymph flow. The Udvartana massage cleanses and refines the skin structure and gives the skin a soft, silky texture and a lustrous glow. Pranaa Ayurveda Spa Plano, Texas www.pranaa.com Lotus Flower Aquatic Reflexology $150 for 60 minutes As the client is floating with supports under their knees and neck, the therapist works the reflex points of their hands, feet and ears to release blockages along the energy meridians, stimulating their immune system and bringing relaxation. This deeply relaxing treatment leaves you feeling energized and invigorated. Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Scottsdale, Ariz. www.sanctuaryoncamelback.com The word holistic is defined as emphasizing the importance of the whole and the interdependence of its parts. When applying the term holistic to skin care, it defines skin that is healthy, glowing … beautiful. Holistic approaches to skin care consider the health of the whole person, internally and externally – meaning nutrition, lifestyle and emotional factors. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there is an increasing interest in skin treatments that promote relaxation and well-being. As a result the employment of aestheticians that can provide these types of treatments are predicted to grow by an impressive 38 percent over the 2008 to 2018 period. So, it should not come as a shock that including holistic treatments on spa treatment menus has become customary, whether as a full-service menu item or as an add-on treatment. In an effort to provide our readers with the means to improve themselves and their business we have included several different holistic treatments below with the hope that it will inspire new thoughts and ideas on how to update or revitalize your service menu. Shirodhara Treatment $122 for 75 Minutes An incredible experience, this ancient remedy uses traditional oils from India to induce deep relaxation and a peaceful state of mind. First a head-to-toe energy balancing helps to calm and center your client. Next the Ayurvedic Rejuvenating Face Massage lifts tension with its hypnotic marma point massage techniques. Finally, let your client's spirit soar as warm sesame oil flows gently over their forehead and scalp, transporting them to a peaceful space. Please allow 30 minutes after their treatment to gently awaken. Spa on the Avenue White Marsh, Md. www.spaontheavenue.com Balancing Ayurvedic Massage $190 for 60 minutes This inspiration from India literally translates as "life knowledge." A pre-treatment consultation will identify your client's specific DOSHA, based upon their emotional and physical makeup. Traditional massage techniques, combined with specific oils, create a armonious relationship among the three Doshas – Pitta (Fire), Vata (Air) and Kapha (Earth & Water) – promoting a sense of wellbeing through holistic therapy. The Spa at Trump New York, New York www.trumpsohohotel.com East Meets West Lastone 60 minutes for $179 or 90 minutes for $269 Earth, air, fire and water are united to create this eastern-based, holistic Ayurvedic treatment. The Ayurvedic oils, including a blend of cinnamon, sage, rosemary, basil and rose, are combined with massage techniques to create a unique experience to melt away stress. Willow Stream Spa at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Scottsdale, Ariz. www.willowstream.com/scottsdale Ayurvedic Herbal Exfoliation (Udvartan) 50 minutes for $95 Combination of dry herbs or herbal pastes (Ubtan), salts, flowers, greens, whole grains are rubbed into the skin. Apart from cleansing and nourishing the skin, this process tones the muscles and reduces fat by improving the metabolism of the muscles and adipose tissues. It leaves the skin tingling, soothed and soft. FineLiving New York Ayurveda New York, New York www.newyorkayurveda.com Four Directions $165 for 75 minutes This Native American inspired ritual allows your clients to embraces the four cardinal directions of the Medicine Wheel with sacred herbs, plants, stones and animal spirits. This treatment includes a full-body corn-meal tobacco exfoliation and a sweetgrass herbal wrap. Red Mountain Resort Ivins, Utah www.redmountainresort.com Srota Clearing Therapy (shro-ta) $205 for 65 minutes Srotas are the meridians or pathways through which the body carries nutrients, information and intelligence. With direct and pressured strokes, the customized Srota clearing treatment opens your client's circulatory system and their subtle energy channels to soothe and relax tight tissues. Designed to meet their client's desired level of pressure and areas of focus, the Srota is most similar to a Swedish massage. The Chopra Center for Wellbeing Carlsbad, Calif. www.chopra.com Udvartan - Ayurvedic Herbal Body-Scrub Massage $95 for 60 minutes Finely ground Ayurvedic herbs and exotic sandalwood powder are mixed with precious Ayurvedic oils and gently massaged into the skin. This results in the stimulation of the energy flow in the body, the detoxification and nourishment of body tissues, the activation of the skin's natural metabolism and also the improvement of lymph flow. The Udvartana massage cleanses and refines the skin structure and gives the skin a soft, silky texture and a lustrous glow. Pranaa Ayurveda Spa Plano, Texas www.pranaa.com Lotus Flower Aquatic Reflexology $150 for 60 minutes As the client is floating with supports under their knees and neck, the therapist works the reflex points of their hands, feet and ears to release blockages along the energy meridians, stimulating their immune system and bringing relaxation. This deeply relaxing treatment leaves you feeling energized and invigorated. Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Scottsdale, Ariz. www.sanctuaryoncamelback.com Want to read more? Subscribe to one of our monthly plans to continue reading this article.