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PALESTINE — Licensed estheticans Jamie Pettiette Rhone, Amy Gordon and Keli Mitchell from Jamie's Therapeutic Touch Day Spa just got back from the international Esthetic Show in Dallas, where they completed over 27 hours of advanced education. Some of the classes taken were advanced chemical peels, cryoprobe (freezing and removing brown spots), slimming detox cellulite reduction body wraps, spray tanning, applying fake eye lashes, Brazilian waxing, speed waxing, business classes, and how to treat hyper pigmentation. Rhone, Gordon, and Mitchell also got trained in skin needling and Shirodhara, which they brought back to the spa as new added treatments.

Licensed esthetican Amy Gordon went to Las Vegas, Nev. April 24-25 to the International Beauty Show and International Congress of Esthetics and Spa Convention where she received 24 hours in continuing education including advanced waxing, anti aging, hyperpigmentation, adult andteen acne and rosacea classes.

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Skin Needling / Micro Needling

Skin needling or micro-needling is a form of collagen induction therapy which is intended to smooth wrinkles, improve depressed acne scarring as well as reduce the appearance of stretch marks. It is one the newest, easiest and most effective skin treatments available and is a process which can be carried out clinically or in the home. As the process gains awareness it is important to understand, what skin needling is, how it works and whether it is a suitable treatment for you.

Micro-Needling – Who is it for?

Micro-needling is a great choice for people who haven’t had success with any other type of treatment. Skin needling, also known as Facial Mesotherapy and Collagen Induction Therapy (CIT), involves using a handheld roller infused with multiple, fine-pointed needles on the skin’s surface. This handheld roller contains needles that are 1-3mm long and the pinpoint punctures created on the epidermis penetrate the very topmost layer of the dermis. This action activates the skin’s natural wound healing process by releasing fibroblasts and growth factors that create collagen and elastin. Skin needling was created by a South African plastic surgeon in 1997, who discovered that this procedure is a harmless and less invasive method of inducing the skin to create collagen and elastin. Since it’s discovery, skin needling has been used for treating sensitive areas that other skin resurfacing procedures may need to avoid, such as scars, vertical lines around the mouth, below the eyes, the neck, backs of hands and thighs.  Skin needling has been found to give the same results as other resurfacing treatments, such as laser, chemical peeling and dermabrasion, but is considered less invasive than these three because the epidermis is left intact. Skin needling is also less likely to cause permanent damage, such as sun sensitivity, skin color loss or hyper pigmentation. A Esthetician or dermatologist performs skin needling and most patients require one session to achieve desired results. The skin taught and, with minimal pressure, passes the roller in short, back and forth motions (approximately 6-10 times front and back).

Skin needling can be performed on all skin types and colors, including sensitive skin. Results include thicker, tighter and smoother skin, increased blood flow to areas of poor healing, minimized appearance of scars (including acne) and fine lines and increased penetration of serums and moisturizers. Other results can include minimized stretch marks and hair loss. Skin needling can be repeated every 6-8 weeks as long as the epidermis is healed; however, collagen formation can continue for up to 12 months after one treatment. Per the direction of the therapist, patients also can incorporate the use of copper peptides or tretinoin (the acid form of vitamin A) to aid the resurfacing process.  

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Ayurvedic Relaxation Therapy (Shirodhara)

Shirodhara is one of the most healing therapies available. Shirodhara calms an overactive mind, soothes the nervous system, reduces stress, anxiety, fear, and mental exhaustion, improves sleep patterns and restores balance to body, mind and soul. This therapy synchronizes brain waves and enhances blood circulation to the brain. 

A Shirodhara treatment is deeply relaxing. While reclined comfortably on a massage table and covered with a blanket, warm herbalized oil is applied in a gentle stream over the forehead between the brows (also called the third eye or sthaphani marma), and in a rhythmic pattern over the forehead.  This invokes deep rest and release of tension. After the session, you will lay quietly for 10-15 minutes to allow for integration of the therapy. Then, the oil is gently wiped off. You will be provided with a bandana or fleece cap to wear to keep the head covered and warm. Allowing the herbalized oil to remain on the head for a couple of hours is very beneficial. After your session, allow yourself time for rest and self-reflection. The effects of this treatment are profoundly soothing. One must experience shirodhara to fully understand its benefits.

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Jamie's Therapeutic Touch would like to welcome a new hair stylist, Connie Parker. She graduated from Baldwins Beauty Academy in 1984.

Parker has been a licensed hair Stylist for over 20 years, and loves her clients and doing hair. Then from 1984 to 1987 she worked in Austin. In 1987, Parker moved to Jacksonville and worked for Tina's Hair Affaire until 1988 when she moved to Palestine transferring to the Tina's Hair Affaire where she managed for 10 years . In 1999, Parker took over management of Creigs Pro-cuts. In 2007, her son Stevin Marsh opened Stylish family hair care, where she worked for the last three years .

Jamie's Therapeutic Touch Day Spa is located at  1730 Crockett Rd. For information, call 903-723-7546 (skin) or visit www.spajamie.com