Empowering estheticians worldwide to embrace the power of their touch
offering in-person and online face massage training
ABOUT
My initial training was in my hometown of Birmingham, England and I've continued to learn and practice numerous styles of massage techniques over the years some even taught by top industry experts themselves. As an eager student it was a natural transition for me to progress into role of an educator to share my skills and knowledge.
I moved to California in 2001 and taught nationally and internationally for various companies creating class curriculum, training modules as well as treatment protocols to support estheticians for their success.
Now my path has brought me to a place where I combine my passions of working with my hands, teaching and sharing various massage techniques to fellow estheticians helping refine their hands-on skills to enhance their client’s experience.
In person classes are taught in California and online classes anywhere in the world!
All classes are inspired, created and taught by me, Gaynor Farmer-Katics LE, CIBTAC dip.
Why train with me?
For your business
- Expands and adds variety to your service menu for increased client satisfaction. It is a fact, satisfied clients return to you.
- Increased client satisfaction = increased re-bookings = increased revenue.
- Offer a wider choice of massage techniques for a truly customized facial.
- It encourages your hands to become more dexterous leading to a more refined touch.
- Fuels your passion and feeds your soul's desire to help clients feel better.
- Deepens your mindfulness, stillness and awareness to benefit YOU as well as your client.
- By broadening your repertoire of massage skills, you are more equipped to have a positive effect on different skin conditions you treat on a daily basis, rather than one technique you originally learned at beauty school.
- Stress leads to inflammation and inflammation is an underlying cause of many skin conditions such as acne, rosacea, premature ageing and pigmentation. Reduce their stress and improve their skin.
Online Courses
Revitalizing Eye Massage Course - Learn this focused massage sequence specifically for the eye area to incorporate into your esthetic services. Addresses signs of aging by lifting, smoothing and soothing the tissues encouraging a healthy, revitalizing appearance. This self paced course can be viewed in several hours and gives you 90 days to learn and master your new skill.
Stress Reducing Scalp Massage Course - Learn how to effectively release stored tension in the scalp area with this stress reducing technique. This self paced course can be viewed in several hours and gives you 90 days to learn and master your new skill. Easy to learn, yet highly effective sequence, to quickly calm your clients providing a deeply relaxing break from today's hectic world.
Facial Acupressure Course - Gain the confidence, peace of mind and skill to massage ANY skin condition with this revitalizing, re-energizing & relaxing facial massage technique. This self paced course can be completed in half a day and gives you 90 days to practice and refine your new skill.
Simply click on this link below to view entire collection of courses and downloadable videos.
learnonline.enhanced-touch.com
"In Person" Classes
IN PERSON CLASSES
Allow me to guide you through any of my massage techniques in an ideal learning environment in calm and serene surroundings. With a maximium of 4 students per class you can rest assured you'll receive my undivided attention and leave confident and comfortable with your new skill.
Where are In Person classes held?
Currently, all In Person classes are held in Walnut Creek, CA
When are classes held?
For Fall 2022 I have created a set class schedule. Please see schedule below.
How do I book an In Person class?
You can read each class description below then simply email me gaynor@enhanced-touch.com which technique you would love to learn and you'll be sent a link to enroll. I look forward to teaching you and enhancing YOUR touch!
Cost of Career Investment?
Prices vary from technique to technique and are listed below. Simply click on the orange button 'LEARN MORE'.
Facial Acupressure
Learn Facial Acupressure and you’ll have a re-energizing face massage technique ideal for ALL skin conditions that’s easy on your hands. This additional skill set will allow you to increase revenue by using as add-on service and expand treatment options. Deeply relaxing for your client, enhancing results, helping you build your business with repeat customers.
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Lymphatic Drainage Massage of the Face & Neck
Learn Lymphatic Drainage Massage and you’ll have a detoxifying face massage technique to use on skin conditions such as acne and rosacea with congestion in the dermis. Increase your revenue by using as an add-on or simply enrich your existing treatments. Assist your clients in achieving their skincare goals, by enhancing results, helping you shape your business with returning customers.
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European Aromatherapy Face Massage
Master European Aromatherapy Face Massage and you’ll have a holistic technique to help balance body, mind and spirit by combining the fragrant power of essential oils selected for each skin. Create a new facial with your fresh skill being the focus of the service and generate more revenue.
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Revitalizing Eye Massage
Learn Revitalizing Eye Massage and you’ll have a targeted skill to manipulate the intricate muscles around the eyes. A perfect add-on to any age management facial, relaxation facial lash or brow service to boost business sales. Easy on your hands, inducing a feeling of serenity, this focused sequence will have clients requesting it every time.
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Stress Reducing Scalp Massage
Learn Scalp Reducing Scalp Massage and you’ll have a stress busting technique to use on every client. Employ this add-on massage sequence at start, middle or end of a facial to boost service sales and increase client satisfaction and re-booking rates.
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Soothing & Smoothing Upper Body Massage
Learn Soothing & Smoothing Upper Body Massage and you’ll have a solid technique to address muscle tension in the shoulders with age management of décolleté. Discover how this versatile skill set can be used in multiple ways to increase revenue and lead to greater client satisfaction.
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Soothing & Smoothing Hand & Arm Massage
Learn Soothing & Smoothing Hand & Arm Massage and you’ll have the perfect skill to comfort and soothe every client from shoulders to fingertips. Incorporate this skill into your signature facial or offer it for free to promote specific esthetic services to increase your service sales.
Learn MoreFall class schedule 2022
OCTOBER
Monday 17 Soothing & Smoothing Upper Body Massage. POSTPONED until 2023
NOVEMBER
Monday 7 Facial Acupressure 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Monday 21 Revitalizing Eye Massage POSTPONED until 2023
To enroll in any of the above classes please email gaynor@enhanced-touch.com stating which technique you'd love to learn and you'll be sent the link to enroll.
**If you don't see my email, please check spam/junk folder if it doesn't appear in your inbox.**
There are only 4 spaces per class and operates on a first come first served basis. Please note, your space is secured once you have enrolled.
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Read MoreTestimonials
I recently took the Facial Acupressure class at Alexander's Aesthetics from Gaynor Farmer-Katics. It was a fantastic class. I learned so much about the benefits and proper techniques of acupressure. The class environment comfortable and relaxed. The class was informative and very organized. Gaynor made sure we had the knowledge and proper hand placements to leave and treat our clients the next day. I wouldn't hesitate to take this class (or any other classes she teaches) and highly recommend it.
Shawna Rocha: Licensed Esthetician
I just wanted to take a moment to thank Alexander's Aesthetics and Gaynor for a wonderful lymphatic drainage massage class. I have already incorporated the method into my treatments a few times and my clients are hooked. Gaynor was fabulous and thorough with her teaching and kept the class interesting and engaging. I look forward to take more classes from her, and the rest of the Alexander's educational team. Thank you for providing a learning space for aestheticians.
Amy Ishimine: Esthetician
Gaynor’s professionalism is well known by those whom have had the opportunity to work with her expertise on product ingredients, technology, facials, and skin care industry business. As a seasoned professional, Gaynor has practiced and trained professionals and students, in many environments in her career, including cruise ships, manufacturing (in product development with technology and products) spa’s, esthetic schools, tradeshows, and in skin care and wellness centers. She is a thoughtful, and brilliant public speaker, and brings an international perspective to her speaking engagements and presentations. We are all fortunate to have her in the skin care industry, world-wide. Thank you, Gaynor…We love you.
Sallie Deitz, L.M.E., Author
Gaynor, thank you!! The class was amazing!! (Revitalizing Eye and Stress Reducing Scalp Massage) I loved it and you are the best teacher- I mean that 100%. I've taken so many classes and yours was easy to follow and just enough information! Thank you!! I’m your student for life!!
Pearl D: Licensed Esthetician
F.A.Q
What can I gain from learning new techniques?
- By broadening your repertoire of skills equips you to have a positive effect on a variety of skin conditions more effectively.
- It encourages your hands to become more proficient leading to a more refined touch.
- Fuels your passion and feeds your soul's desire to help clients feel better.
- Deepens your mindfulness, stillness and awareness to benefit YOU as well as your client.
- Expands and adds variety to your service menu for increased client satisfaction. It is fact, satisfied clients do return to you.
How can I incorporate these techniques into my practice?
- Lash or brow artist - Revitalizing Eye Massage prior to your lash work helps to relax fluttery eyelids.
- Age Management - Your clients would benefit from all of my techniques, especially Facial Acupressure and Lymphatic Drainage Massage.
- Express facial services - Add Soothing and Smoothing Upper Body and Arm Massage during the masque stage of the treatment.
- Chemical peels - Stress Reducing Scalp Massage avoids manipulating facial areas while still offering relaxation and pleasure.
- Holistic approaches to skincare and traditional facials allow you to offer any and all of my techniques at various stages of your treatment.
- Lymphatic Drainage Massage or Facial Acupressure will add to the efficacy of your acne or rosacea services.
- Help reduce stress and encourage deep relaxation with Anti-Stress Face Massage.
I'm not currently licensed but enrolled in beauty school, can I still attend a class?
How can I get the most out of a class?
- Rest well the night before so you are more alert and receptive to absorb new information.
- Practice, practice, practice! As soon as you get home or the next day have someone lined up who you can practice on. Repetition is the key to learning.
- Even if you do not have someone you can practice on, repeating the sequence with your hands in mid air, you've heard of "air guitar" this is "air massage". It will still help the cognitive brain learn the routine.
How many students are in an "in person" class?
Why are the "in person" classes only one day in length?
My lesson plans are well organized and consolidated ensuring maximum learning takes place.
Facial Acupressure and Lymphatic Drainage Massage have a prerequisite of a webinar and assessment to complete prior to attending the practical class. This allows to solely focus on the techniques themselves.
Alternatively, if you prefer to learn over a longer period of time why not consider enrolling in an online course?
What should I wear or bring with me to an "in person" class?
You could bring a pencil (pens are provided) and all of the learning guides are issued in class. The only other thing is a smile and an open, willing attitude to learn something new.
How much theory is there in each class?
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Contact
- 2258 Lariat Ln, Walnut Creek, CA, USA
- 925-725-5492 - Gaynor Farmer-Katics
- gaynor@enhanced-touch.com
- Monday - Friday 9:00am - 4:30pm