The Art of Japanese Zen Facial Massage with Ear – Acupressure, Facial Gua Sha, and Aromatherapy Essential Oils

Toms River Campus – Friday, September 13, 2024 • 8:30am-5:30pm
W. New York Campus – TBD
Presented by Wolfgang Luckmann, LMT, AP, Dip. Hom., Holistic Reflexologist



PLEASE NOTE: The September 2024 class is FULL. Please check back soon for any potential new dates & consider signing up for our 
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DID YOU KNOW?

“There are so many other forms of communication that can be and should be used. Not fast pictures and fast melodies, but touch, dance and feel.” – Peter Seeger

Japanese  Facial Massage is a unique method that focuses on a blend of the aesthetic and physiological.

The focus is on:

  • Increasing the flow of oxygen, lymphatic drainage and blood to the facial area, neck and shoulders
  • Increased Muscle Tone including the Fascia
  • improved skin conditions ( color , appearance, texture )
  • Treating Skin Pathologies that produce unnecessary reddening, abrasions, itching, thickening of the skin 
  • Reducing surface dimpling of cellulite . Alters shape and appearance of cellulite under the skin
  • Emotional and physical detoxification by treating anxiety, worry, anger, fear that can lead to premature aging
  • Better mental alertness, focus and relaxation for the client
  • Emotional cleansing , reducing fatigue
  • Decreasing high Blood Pressure
  • Preventive maintenance to rejuvenate the mind, body and spirit
  • Ear-Acupressure Points for deep healing
  • Trigger point elimination and physical pain reduction and elimination in the shoulders , neck and head. 

Traditionally , through the use of Acupressure , Gua Sha tools and special manipulative massage strokes,  the treatment goes beyond Swedish massage and concentrates on opening up the acupuncture meridians that energize the face, head and shoulders to achieve a balancing and grounding effect.

Additional physiological relief  is obtained for all types of headaches , TMJ DYSFUNCTIONS , sinusitis and  emotional balancing.

This is a hands-on course where the student learns to incorporate theory with working with Qi using penetration techniques, field awareness and intention.  The practitioner goes beyond the superficial beauty of the client by bringing out the RADIANCE OF INNER HEALTH.

IN THIS COURSE YOU WILL LEARN :

  1. THE CAUSES OF SKIN DISEASES AND AGING ACCORDING TO THE CHINESE MEDICINE MODEL .
  2. 12 SOFT-TISSUE STROKES FOR REJUVENATION AND PREVENTION OF AGING.
  3. THE FUNCTION OF ACUPRESSURE POINTS , THEIR LOCATION AND EVALUATION  ON THE EARS , FACE, HEAD AND NECK.
  4. SPECIAL  USES OF GUA SHA TOOLS AND ESSENTIAL OILS FOR THE FACE AND CONSTITUTION WITH SPECIAL APPLICATION TECHNIIQUES TO THE EARS.
  5. FACIAL SKIN-LIFT AND SKIN REJUVENATION  QIGONG EXERCISES 

Japanese Facial massage requires no special equipment. It has no side effects and can be incorporated with any moisturizing and cleansing treatment

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  • LIVE APPROVED BY THE N.C.B.T.M.B. PROV# 2797780-00/ FLORIDA BOARD OF MASSAGE THERAPY AND ACUPUNCTURE  PROV # 50-1674
  • Presented by Wolfgang Luckmann, LMT, AP, Dip. Hom., Holistic Reflexologist
  • 8 CEs for LMTs
  • $190 per person; Registration & payment received one week in advance of class date
  • Late registration fee afterward if space allows = $215  
  • CONSULT WITH INSTRUCTOR WOLFGANG ABOUT OILS. INSTRUCTOR WOLFGANG WILL BRING ALL OILS AND GUA SHA TOOLS.
  • DID YOU KNOW? WOLFGANG  IS A MEMBER OF THE MASSAGE THERAPY HALL OF FAME, SPONSORED BY THE WORLD MASSAGE FESTIVAL
  • Does Not Include: sheets or oil/cream/lotion. Supplies can be purchased separately in our retail shop if in stock or you can bring your own. 
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