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.

Learn Facial Massage

The Facial Massage Masterclass
1 Day

Take a deep dive into all things facial massage

The focus of this workshop is purely on facial massage. You will learn that massage can be the star of the show, a way to truly nurture, nourish and care for skin beyond products. You’ll learn to deliver tranformative facials and master the ability to create bespoke facials that will enhance your clients satisfaction. This masterclass provides the knowledge and hands-on expertise needed to deliver exceptional, bespoke treatments that will elevate your practice to new heights.

Learning Outcomes
  • 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 17 February 2025

1 day workshop

9.30am -3.30pm

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

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 a 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.

Learning Outcomes
  • 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 10 & 11 Mar 25

Christchurch 17 & 18 Mar 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 workshop will help you grow as a Therapist, because it will grow your expertise and greatly expand your hands on skills.  

In this workshop you will learn how to do targeted and bespoke Natural Facelift Massages. You will learn how to create and customise your facelift facials way beyond the choice of products.

Elevate is a two day workshop that hones in on the common areas of concern that our clients regularly present with. You’ll learn specific massage techniques to address those concerns.   

Learning how to make your treatments targeted and ‘made-to-measure’ each and every time means that your Facials will be far more effective.  And, effective treatments results in satisfied clients. I firmly believe that being able to address your clients concerns in this way, to be able to bespoke each and every facial, will help you to build a loyal following of clients. 

Auckland Only

August 4 & 5 2025

2 day workshop

9.30am – 3.30pm

Investment $1800

Payment Plans are also available to allow you to spread the cost over 4 instalments of $450 each.. Easy to set up, get in touch and find out more info@melaniegaynor.co.nz


  • 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.