Functional Facial Level I {and all our Functional Facials} consist of a holistic consultation with analysis, cleansing, steaming (as appropriate), manual removal of debris (extractions, including milia as appropriate), a customized, hand-blended treatment mask and our unique Body-Mind Alignment massage to promote overall vitality (Facial Stimulation Reflexology & Lymphatic Drainage) 75 Min

A Functional Facial Level II Starts with a Functional Facial and adds one of our results-oriented, pinpointed, Integrative Therapies specifically tailored to your needs. Choose from The Integrative Therapy for Congestion and Dehydration, The Integrative Therapy for Barrier Repair, The Integrative Therapy for Biome Rehabilitation, The Integrative Therapy for Reducing Redness and Reactivity, The Integrative Therapy for Damaged Skin or The Integrative Therapy for Maintaining Radiance at Every Age. You can read about each of these services in our Integrative Therapies section. 90 Min

A Functional Facial Level III Starts with the Functional Facial adds both a results-oriented, pinpointed, Integrative Therapy (See above) and additional Body-Mind Alignment so that we can include a full-body crystal grid, an advanced sound and energy experience, and extra time in the blissful reflexology alignment state. 105 Min

The Integrative Therapy for Congestion and Dehydration is recommended when you have large amounts of blackheads or milia that need to be extracted. This service not only gives you the preparation and time needed in order to have it done well but will also teach you how to prevent this type of build-up in the future so that you won’t have to go through all that poking and squeezing again and again.

The Integrative Therapy for Barrier Repair is helpful for those who experience symptoms related to the skin’s natural barrier and its oil and water balance. Barrier repair is highly recommended if you get any type of dermatitis or have a mottled texture just below the surface of the skin and should be considered in cases of oily patches, enlarged pores, chapped skin, and dry (flakey) patches.

The Integrative Therapy for Biome Rehabilitation is recommended for anyone who is experiencing symptoms related to biome integrity. This could include pimples with pus, uneven textured areas, and large, inflamed, painful welts that tend towards infections. Got acne? Support the biome.

The Integrative Therapy for Reducing Redness and Reactivity can be helpful to anyone with over-reactivity that results in symptoms of inflammation and a tendency towards hives, eczema, and rosacea. It is often necessary to help get over-anxious skin out of a dysfunctional feedback loop so that healing is possible.

The Integrative Therapy for Damaged Skin is for people who want to improve the appearance of skin that has been afflicted with past conditions that may have resulted in hyper-pigmentation, red spots, distended capillaries, uneven skin texture, and scars. This therapy is only suitable for when the skin is functioning optimally—we do not perform this treatment if the skin is currently experiencing an immune response.

The Integrative Therapy for Maintaining Radiance at Every Age is for people of all ages who want to maintain their radiance while improving the appearance of past conditions that may have resulted in loss of elasticity, dark spots, hyper-pigmentation, fine lines, and wrinkles. This therapy is suitable for anyone, though most beneficial when the skin is functioning optimally.

When your body and mind are in alignment, you are able to tune into the energetic hum of the universe. In this blissful state, you release your mind’s grip on the physical world, allowing the flow of energy to pass around and through you, finding specifically the areas where you need a tune-up and delivering them instantaneous healing love and a subtle body pep-talk. 

The deeply satisfying and relaxing process of Body-Mind Alignment is a gentle Facial Reflexology massage that activates the body’s parasympathetic nervous system (rest & digest) as it guides your brain to find deeper rhythms that lead to Theta (conscious visualization) through Delta (a subconscious state where spontaneous healing is known to occur) states, creating an unhindered bridge between your physical being and your mind. While you contentedly relax in this state, your holistic practitioner will stimulate specific facial reflexology points to give a gentle energetic nudge to each of your body systems. 

In a Body-Mind Alignment Facial Service, Facial Stimulation Reflexology is punctuated with life-force energy work (Reiki), mantras, abundant use of incredible crystals, and sound healing with our Elemental Balancing Chimes.

 If appropriate, you will also be given concrete recommendations to help you overcome obstacles, thrive in your life, and grow out of your current concerns and conditions. Suggestions may include

• Specific facial massage and reflexology charts for you to use at home
• Worksheets on Breathing Techniques, Meditations, or Crystalwork
• Functional Selfcare Checklists

Every service offered at Brooklyn Herborium contains elements of Body-Mind Alignment, but the stand-alone Body-Mind Alignment is a unique experience in self-love and selfcare. Body-Mind Alignment can also be added-onto our other services.

Learn facial reflexology face to face-from seasoned expert and holistic facialist Emma Graves. Start with the basics or pressure and energetic touch, discover how self-reflexology can help you in your daily life, and leave with ten specific facial reflexology maps that can be utilized whenever and wherever you need them.

Grab a partner and come to our Windsor Terrace location to learn how to perform The Alignment Technique for overall wellbeing on one another. The deeply satisfying and relaxing Facial Reflexology massage activates the body’s parasympathetic nervous system (rest & digest) as it guides your brain to find deeper rhythms that lead to Theta (conscious visualization) through Delta (a subconscious state where spontaneous healing is known to occur) states, creating an unhindered bridge between your physical being and your mind. Each partner will have an opportunity to both give and receive this unique therapy.

This three-hour training teaches the fundamentals of Facial Reflexology to practitioners such as estheticians, massage therapists, reflexologists, nurses, care-providers, and medical professionals. You will be provided with your required reading at least 2 weeks before your scheduled session so that we can get through the charts more efficiently and reach the hands-on more quickly. You will learn how to give a 15 minute Alignment Technique session as well as a 45 minute facial reflexology treatment. It is recommended that you experience a Brooklyn Herborium Facial or Body-Mind Alignment Service prior to signing up for this training. (But we make exceptions for those who are only in Brooklyn for short periods of time.)