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The Zen Institute: Zen Facelift Facial - by Cheryl Miller

ZEN FACELIFT FACIAL

Holistic Fitness for your Face


Instructor: Cheryl Miller, Massage Therapist, Master Esthetician, Oncology Esthetician,

Continuing Education Provider, Cardio/Respiratory Therapist, Yoga Instructor.

Creator of the Zen Facelift Facial, 7 Easy Steps to Developing Your Own Private Label,

Innovate! Generate! Accelerate! Advanced Massage Techniques for Estheticians, YoMa™

Massage, and Seated Yoga for Bodyworkers

Presented by The Zen Institute

© 2017, Cheryl Miller

All rights reserved.


Zen Facelift FacialTM

Welcome! I am so excited to show you these amazingly simple and effective manual

techniques that I have spent the last 8 years developing…..and perfecting on over 10,000

clients!! The Zen Facelift Facial combines my three favorite passions: Skincare, Massage and

Fitness into an innovative, effective, and holistic approach to anti-aging skincare. You will

achieve results-oriented therapeutic results with this very versatile facial that will elevate and

separate you from all other skincare specialists. These unique techniques are product neutral

and will definitely enhance the efficacy of ALL skincare product lines whether they are Organic,

Natural or Cosmeceutical.

This course will present:

• Course handouts

• Introduction, history and theory

• Benefits of The Zen Facelift

• Indications and Contraindications

• Q & A

• Map of Muscles and Technique

• Post treatment concerns

• High definition instructional video

Certificate of Completion will be awarded after:

1. Completing the online course

2. Taking an online summative test

3. Submitting a 2-minute video to the instructor demonstrating course comprehension and

technique


Holistic Facial Fitness Through Massage

Massage has been around for over 5,000 years but was brought to America by two French men in the

mid-19th century. Therefore, most the basic massage moves are French. Massage means “friction of

kneading” in Arabic it means “to touch for feel” and, in Greek, means “to handle, touch or working

with.”

My Zen Facelift Facial involves manipulating the skin, fascia, lymph, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles

and bones of the face, scalp, posterior, lateral and anterior neck, and shoulders. I have coupled

traditional Western Massage techniques with Eastern modalities to create a very therapeutic and

balanced facial. These techniques will vacillate between being structured and unstructured, stationary

and moving, speed and depth, warm and cold, pinning and stretching, moving across the muscle fibers

to shorten and lock (cross fiber) and with the muscle fibers to lengthen (linear). We will be learning and

using vibration, pinching (pincement), squeezing (petrissage), lifting and pulling, rolling and pressing

(lymph/metabolic waste), rolling and lifting (muscle), rhythm and pressure (acupressure), and gliding

(effleurage) techniques. Don’t worry, I break each more down into a combination that we put together

and repeat several times throughout the treatment. Our goal is to stimulate and balance our muscles,

release fascia, and stimulate collagen to re-educate, tighten, firm, and tone.

This technique elevates traditional facial massage (what your learned in school and YouTube) to a

completely new therapeutically corrective level by just using your hands.

Your clients will be amazed with the unbelievable benefits and profound results that are organic in

nature physically, chemically, and neurologically!

Easy to learn and Easy on your body

Six (6) easy to learn massage strokes combined into an “easy to remember” flow that will be done

several times during each facial to create new muscle memory. It’s a lot to learn and remember, don’t

worry, for my live classes, I’ve created a private Facebook page where “refresher” videos will be

available to view. For all online classes, you will have access to this training video for 6 months for date

of purchase. I am always available to answer questions.

The theory behind this facelift is that performing isotonic (tension with movement) and isometric

(tension with no movement) exercises on the face will strengthen and tone the underlying structure.

You will learn the appropriate amount of pressure to specific points activates the central nervous system

controls most the functions of the body and mind. When these specific reflexes are stimulated, it sends

a message from the peripheral nerves to the CNS which in turns signals the body to adjust the tension

levels. A relaxed state allows internal organs to a state of optimal functioning, it increases blood supply,

circulatory, respiratory, endocrine, immune, and neuropeptides (chemicals that regulate cellular

communication) to facilitate healing at all levels.

Note: This class is a Pre-Requisite to Cryolift Facial and GuaSha


Benefits of the Zen Facelift Facial

• Strengthens, tightens, and tones the skin, muscle and fascia on the face, neck, decollate

• Softens and mobilizes congestion and sebum

• Provides Cardiovascular flush of Lactic Acid, Toxins and Metabolic Waste

• Exfoliates and Warms tissue to prepare for product absorption

• Clears upper and lower sinus cavities and improves breathing

• Helps with structural and physical balance

• Scar tissue remodeling and controlled formation

• Calms and relaxes the Central Nervous Systems

• Relaxes eye muscle fatigue due to strain, poor vision, bad lighting and glasses

• Stimulates the lymphatic system to decrease puffiness and remove toxins

• Accelerates cellular metabolism for collagen and elastin synthesis

• Relieves stress, sinus, and tension headaches

• Soften and relaxes 11s, crow’s feet, droopy jowls, turkey neck, and smokers’ lips

• Relieves chronic jaw pain due to malocclusions, clenching or grinding

• Muscle and fascia re-education

• Stimulates the production of APT

• Clears blocked energy channels

• Brings nutrient and oxygen enriched blood cells to the skin

• Aids with digestive issues and glandular issues.

• Can improve balance and hearing

• Can improve RBF


Health Intake Info

Note: Very important!!

Indications: Muscle spasm, inflamed joints, military or stiff neck, cervical arthritis, IBS, digestive

issues, sinus congestion, puffy eyes, jowls, 11’s, crow’s feet, sluggish bowels, TMJD, teeth clencher or

grinders, headaches, fatigue or insomnia, wrinkles, congested complexion, decreased circulation,

deconditioned muscles, chronic tension, sinus headache, tension headaches, thin hair, stress, slow

metabolism, scarring, milia, puffiness, clogged pores, flaccid skin, dull complexion and tight muscles,

PMS, sinusitis, post-surgery,

Contraindications: Broken facial bones, contagious conditions, viruses such as cold, cold sores,

warts, bacterial infections, boils, conjunctivitis, sty, fungal infections, ringworm, undiagnosed lumps,

known sensitivities or allergy product, nasal cannula, bleeding disorders, burns or healing wounds,

stoma, reactive eczema, psoriasis, inflamed rosacea, open sores or lesions, nose bleeding, facial cancer,

cold sores, unstable blood pressure, head lice, under the influence of drugs or alcohol, fever, blood

thinners (GuaSha) or severe acne. Sever cardiac or renal failure, severe edema, hemophilia, leukemia,

allergic dermatitis, Lupus (active), flu, fever, contagious diseases (cold/flu), Herpes, sunburn, unstable

blood pressure, cancer.

Zen Facelift Facial should not be used to diagnose or cure health disorders. We do not heal our clients;

the body repairs itself.


Q & A

What is The Zen Facelift Facial?

A series of specific very active and easy to learn manual massage techniques designed to brighten,

tighten, firm tone, and restructure the muscles, ligaments, joints, tendons, skin and fascia of the face. It

provides for a vascular and lymphatic flush, warms and loosens sebum for extractions, manual

exfoliation for improved product absorption, stimulates collagen and relaxes chronic wrinkles

formations. This entire process will take about 2 minutes and be done several times during each facial.

The profound effects are both immediate and cumulative.

What is the purpose of The Zen Facelift?

The purpose is to flush stagnant lymph, remove lactic acid and metabolic waste, stimulate collagen, re-

educate muscles thru isotonic and isometric exercises, release wrinkles, improve vascularity, muscle

tone and texture, relax chronic hypertension, Stimulate ATP, and improve tensile strength to the

musculoskeletal facial structure. Our goal is to create homeostasis, balance and tensile strength for

underlying structure.

How does it work?

Specific isotonic (contracture with movement) and Isometric (static tension) exercises done both

actively and passively create muscle memory. We do it several times throughout the facial to re-

educate and develop new muscle patterns and memory.

What If I’m not good at massage?

No worries…I teach you step by step. You will interpret and adapt to whatever rhythm, tempo and

technique feels right for you. It’s like learning a new language…a bit awkward at first but practice makes

perfect. Start with a slow rhythmic pattern with equal pressure in both hands and slowly begin to

develop speed and pressure until it feels natural.

Is this good for anyone?

This is a very active technique and while the list of indications is very long, there are also

contraindications to please familiarize yourself with both. The result of this technique will affect your

client to the cellular level and is very detoxifying, they may feel light headed when they sit up. Please

make sure your client drinks plenty of water pre/post treatment and for the next 3 days to prolong the

benefits.


What to expect after a Zen Facelift Facial

You just stimulated the body's most powerful system of detoxification, activated glandular and

cellular activity and made metabolic changes. It is very important to stay hydrated to keep the

lymphatic system flowing to flush toxin.

What You may Feel after a Zen Facelift Facial

Feeling your body as "light and fluffy.

Face feels plump, moisturized, toned and refreshed

Loopy or Brain Fog.

Increased odorous urination and/or bowel movements.

Deeper and more restful sleep.

Hunger or cravings for fats. (Just don’t wipe greasy fingers on face)

Thirst (drink 60oz min post tx)

Tiredness, wanting to rest or nap (change your pillow case)

Sinus Drainage (during or post tx)

Ear Drainage (Improved balance or hearing)

Reductions in swelling

Decrease in headaches

Decreased jaw pain

Dewy soft, clean and hydrated skin (so clean your phone)

Deep appreciation and gratitude toward your therapist for this amazing service


Section One

Anterior Neck and Lower Face

Lift & Lock

Warm Tissue with effleurage strokes

LIFT & LOCK

Platysma: 3 finger Sweep stroke From the superior clavicle to the base of the jaw 5x in one spot, move ½” 5 x laterally across neck (30 sec- 1min)

Mentalis to Masseter: Ziplock stroke Center of the chin to the earlobe. Over and under jaw bone. Zip firmly to lock in the “lift” 3 x 8’s and O’s

Masseter: Figure 8 strokes. Low across the jaw bone with firm thumb pressure.

Petrissage- using the same 3 finger lift, repeat above the jaw bone. Move up the face from the chin toward the nose.

Pincement – repeat pattern with “Snapping” the skin. (Pincement – like gently snapping your fingers over skin, fascia and muscles. Move medial to lateral

Orbicularis Oris – C strokes around, Big C bottom to the zygomatic bone and hold

8’s and O’s


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Circle: Using middle finger. Firm circles around

the occipital orbit. Pressure is firm across the top

and across the bottom. Start slow and increase

speed. Repeat for 30 seconds.

Press: Firmly press index finger on the inner

(medial) edge of the eye. Scoop up (toward you)

firmly hold for 10 seconds. This drains excess

fluid off the eyes.

Pinch: scoop using thumb and index finger

squeeze and release as you slide medial to lateral.

You are milking toxins and activating pressure

points and you flush to the lymphatics

Section Two

Middle Face and Ears

Sweep: Cupping all 4 fingers (palms facing your body)

sweep under the zygomatic bone briskly and firmly left

and right to create a controlled scar underneath. 30

seconds

Erase: Firm figure 8’s to warm tissue. Distend tissue

along temple and quickly sweet vertically up and down

(opposite direction of wrinkle) for 10 – 15 seconds.

** Ear Reflexology

Vertical acupressure points

cupressure points

Sweep and Erase

Circle, Press and Pinch


Section Three

Middle Upper Face and Scalp

Fan – Using the knife edge of both thumbs, criss-

cross (cross fiber) the glabella. Once warm, linear

friction to align the fibers. #

C – Making a firm alternating C shaped from the brow line

to the hairline and temple to temple. 3x. This works

cross- fiber and linear simultaneously to create new

muscle memory.

Fancy

(Fan + Double C)


• Bring thumbs together at bridge of nose and

do compression strokes from the brow line to the

top of the scalp

• Separate thumbs, pressing with pad of thumb

from the medial edge of the brow to the top of

the scalp

• Repeat above the pupil

• Repeat from lateral edge of brow

Closing stroke: bring the palms of your hands

together (thumbs to the ceiling). Press knife edge

of each hand firmly into the forehead (3rd eye)

and glide laterally. Lighten pressure and glide

down to clavicle for a vascular and lymphatic

flush.

Connect the Dots


Zen Facelift Facial Quiz

1. The Zen Facelift Facial develops tensile strength for structural support and balance. T F

2. The Zen Facelift Facial technique is very effective for “turkey neck.” T F

3. Active herpes simplex virus is a contraindication. T F

4. The Zen Facelift Facial starts at the crown of the head to flush metabolic waste. T F

5. The Fan stroke softens and relaxes deep 11s. T F

6. This technique re-educates muscles and creates new muscle memory. T F

7. The technique is done slowly and softly. T F

8. The Sweep stroke creates controlled scar tissue under the zygomatic bone for a lifting effect.

T F

9. The technique is done in an upward fashion from the clavicle to the crown of the head. T F

10. This technique strengthens, balances and tones thru isotonic and isometric exercises done

repeatedly. T F

Note: this quiz is provided here to help you study and for reinforcement of your learning. You

will need to take the exam on the website as a requirement of your Certification.

Certification

Your Certificate of Training will be mailed to you after you submit a 60-90 second video of

yourself explaining the indications for performing the treatment and demonstrating the

technique. For information about how to create and submit your demonstration video, please

Private Message me on Facebook through my personal account:

https://www.facebook.com/CherylMiller.TheZenLounge

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