THE THERAFACIAL METHOD
FACIAL WORKSHOP NEW FOR 2026
A therapeutic, hands‑on facial approach grounded in presence, intention and skilled touch.
The TheraFacial Method is a restorative, hands‑on facial approach designed to support deep ease, visible rejuvenation and long‑term skin vitality. Rooted in presence, intention and skilled touch, this method blends therapeutic facial massage, tension release, and intuitive technique to create a truly transformative client experience.
This workshop is designed for practitioners who want to work on a deeper to support their clients wellbeing and offer work that clients return for again and again.
What you’ll learn
- Refined facial massage techniques for balance, comfort and deep rest
- Tension‑release methods that support nervous system regulation
- How to work with presence, intention and therapeutic touch
- Layering techniques for a seamless, intuitive treatment flow
- How to create a deeply restorative client experience
- Practitioner body mechanics for longevity and ease
- Treatment structure and sequencing for consistent results
WHY PRACTITIONERS LOVE THIS METHOD
The TheraFacial Method is more than a set of techniques — it’s a way of working. Practitioners describe it as grounding, intuitive and deeply effective. It supports both client transformation and practitioner wellbeing, creating a treatment experience that feels natural, confident and deeply rewarding.
- Builds practitioner confidence
- Creates loyal, long‑term clients
- Enhances treatment results without adding complexity
- Supports practitioner body comfort and longevity
Who is this workshop for?
This workshop is designed for facialists, skin therapists and holistic practitioners who want to expand their hands‑on skillset and offer a more therapeutic, intuitive and results‑driven facial experience
- Facialists wanting to deepen their massage skill
- Skin therapists seeking a more therapeutic approach
- Holistic practitioners wanting to integrate facial work
- Practitioners ready to elevate their signature treatment
- Anyone wanting to create deeper client connection and loyalty
The TheraFacial Method Practitioner Workshop is delivered in an intimate, hands‑on format to ensure personalised guidance and skill refinement.
- Certificate of completion
- Small group, high‑support environment
- Demonstration + guided practice
- Real‑time technique correction
- Treatment sequencing and flow
- Practitioner embodiment and presence
About Melanie Gaynor
Founder of the TheraFacial Method, Melanie is an Auckland‑based Holistic Facialist known for her deeply skilled, intuitive approach to therapeutic facial massage. Her work blends restorative technique, presence and intention to create treatments that support both visible rejuvenation and emotional ease. With over a decade of experience, Melanie now teaches practitioners how to bring this level of depth, care and refinement into their own work.