Facial Massage Can Be The Star of the Show
The quality of your Facial Massage can transform your facials from good to outstanding. It can take your facials from a ‘product on, product off’ treatments to a deeply relaxing experience that will keep your clients coming back again and again. Melanie teaches 3 different hands-on Facial Massage Workshops that will build your skills to offer truly outstanding, effective facials.
The Facial Massage Masterclass
1 Day
Take a deep dive into all things facial massage
In this workshop you’ll learn that facial massage can be the most powerful skill in your treatment toolbox. It will giving you the skills to create deeply effective, hands-on facials your clients will love.
You’ll learn how to personalise each massage, delivering results that go beyond skincare and leave clients feeling truly cared for. This is hands-on learning for therapists who want to take their facials to the next level.
This masterclass provides the knowledge and hands-on expertise needed to deliver exceptional facial massage that will elevate your practice to new heights.
Masterclass Content
- Learn a full routine includes the decollete, shoulders, neck, face and scalp
- Learn how to adapt the massage and the skills to create a whole range of facials
- Get inspired with new moves and routines
- Develop your quality of touch
- Develop your intuitive flow
Auckland 28 July 2025
1 day workshop
10.00am -4.00pm
Investment $735
Payment Plans are also available to allow you to spread the cost over 4 instalments of $183.75 each. Easy to set up, get in touch and find out more info@melaniegaynor.co.nz
THE LIFT & GLOW
Workshop
2 Day
The outstanding blend of Facelift Massage & Gua Sha
Lift & Glow is a hands-on workshop focused entirely on mastering Facelift Massage techniques, giving you the tools to deliver outstanding results your clients will love.
Learn this highly sought-after treatment that will elevate your services and help grow your business.
This type of facial is growing in popularity as people look for natural, non-invasive alternatives to face care, vibrant ageing and selfcare.
Workshop Content
- Learn a super effective Natural Facelift Massage routine
- Learn how to use Gua Sha for lifting, soothing and smoothing the face.
- Develop your understanding on how to customise facial massage to optimise your clients results
- Understand the connection between anatomy, facial massage and results.
Auckland 3 & 4 Aug 25
2 day workshop
9.30am – 3.30pm
Investment $1400
Payment Plans are also available to allow you to spread the cost over 4 instalments of $350 each. Easy to set up, get in touch and find out more info@melaniegaynor.co.nz
This Masterclass gives you the skills to take your facials to a whole new level. Buccal massage, is a valuable technique to add to your therapeutic toolbox. It is both aesthetic and therapeutic. It is super effective for skin care, natural facelift & sculpting. It is also very effective for addressing jaw pain and headaches.
The massage is carried out both inside and on the outside of the cheek. This allows both sides of facial muscles to be treated thus bringing a much more targeted approach to facial massage.
This Masterclass is perfect if you’ve already learnt this technique and need a refrehser but also ideal if you’d like to add these advanced massage modality to your facial massage repertoire.
Workshop Content
- Recap specific anatomy
- Learn the benefits and effects of buccal massage
- Learn how to bring this technique into your current facials
- Gain the confidence to deliver an outstanding facial experience.
Exciting updates are coming
The Elevate Workshop
An Advanced Targeted and Bespoke Approach to Natural Facelift Massage.
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- Buccal Massage Masterclass – 1 day – 9 June – Auckland
- The Facial Massage Masterclass – 1 day – 28 July 2025 – Auckland
- The Lift & Glow Workshop – 2 days – 3 & 4 August – Auckland
- Elevate, The Advance Facial Massage Masterclass – Launching Soon 💫
- Do I need an industry qualification? Yes, you need to be a qualified Beauty Therapist, Massage Therapist or Allied Hands-on professional
- Where do the workshops take place? Central Auckland, either Greenlane or Parnell
- Do I need to bring a model? No, you don’t need to bring a model. A really important element of the workshop is that you get to learn and experience all the techniques
- Will I get a certificate? Yes you will
- Are payment plans available? Yes, you can spread the cost of the workshops over 4 payments
- There is an excellent saving on The Workshop Bundle. Save $400.00 when you pay in full
Workshops take place in Auckland and Christchurch. Therapists come from all over NZ, covering Gore to Russell so far, I’ve also been delighted to welcome Therapists from overseas. Both the Auckland and Christchurch Classes are very centrally located. In Auckland approximately half hour drive from the airport and about 5 mins drive from SH1. In Christchurch facial classes take place at the gorgeous Flow Therapeutics.
- Places on workshops are secured with a 25% non-refundable deposit which must be received within 2 weeks of booking a place.
- Workshops must be paid in full 4 weeks prior to the workshop.
- Payment plans can be organised, in this case it is your responsibility to ensure instalments are paid on time.
- Workshop dates are subject to change, should this happen you will be offered an alternative date or a full refund.
- No refunds or credits for partially completed or missed classes.
- In the event that you cancel your booking, any payments made will be refunded as follows:
- More than 1 month: Courses cancelled with more than 1 calendar months notice are eligible for a full refund (excluding the non-refundable 25% deposit).
- More than 1 week: Courses cancelled with more than 1 weeks’ notice are eligible for 50% refund, less the non-refundable 25% deposit, or you can select to send another therapist to take your place as an alternative.
- Within 7 days: Courses cancelled within a week of commencement are not eligible for any refund, but you are welcome to send another therapist to take your place as an alternative.
- Please note, for all workshops, unless otherwise stated, you will need to be qualified or working towards your qualification. If you have been out of the industry for a while but want to get back into it, A Facial Update & Refresh Session is ideal for you.