Bespoke sculptural facial treatments in Jersey
Deep, hands-on work with the muscles and fascia of the face, tailored to you at every visit.
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What to expect
My facials are quite different from a relaxing spa treatment. I combine Sculptural Face Lifting, Split Massage and Structural-Plastic Modelling, working deeply with the facial muscles and fascia to find and release the places where we hold tension, particularly around the jaw, cheeks and brows.
Most of the massage is done on dry skin, so there is a lot of pressing, stretching, lifting and working into the muscles. The sensations can be surprisingly intense at times, especially where you hold a lot of tension, and you may discover muscles in your face you never knew you had. Most of my clients love that feeling of deep release and find it relaxing, especially afterwards, although if you are picturing someone gently stroking your face while you drift off to sleep, this is a different kind of facial.
The work can be tender. I adjust to your sensitivity, which can change from day to day, and if you want a gentler touch, you only need to tell me.
I also use more specialised techniques, including intra-oral (inside the mouth) and intranasal (inside the nose) massage. I don't usually introduce these on a first visit; we see how you get on with everything else first.
Towards the end I usually finish with something for the skin, such as a mask or an enzyme treatment, but most of your time is deep hands-on work.
Some health conditions and recent cosmetic procedures, such as fillers or Botox, mean the treatment isn't suitable or needs to wait. I'll check this with you before your first appointment.
How I decide what to do
Each treatment is built from what I know about you, and it changes as I get to know your face. I take into account:
- what you ask for
- what I feel under my hands, and how your tissues respond
- your photo analysis and the visible signs of ageing
- your type of ageing
- the thickness and condition of the tissue beneath your skin, including the fat pads
- your skin and its sensitivities
- what is going on in your life, including emotionally
- your own preferences
Olga Matyash's Structural-Plastic Modelling looks at the face as part of the whole body, using osteopathic techniques that address the jaw, neck, posture and the fascia that connects them. Gua sha and face yoga give clients techniques they can continue at home.
My training as a mindfulness meditation teacher shapes the way I work with you. I pay attention to how your body responds, to tension that builds up with stress or emotion, and to what you tell me about how you feel, and I bring that into the treatment.
Training
I am also a 300-hour yoga teacher, trained with Simon Borg-Olivier at Yoga Synergy (2018–19), and a certified mindfulness meditation teacher, trained with Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield on the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Programme (2023).
Kind words
“I've been seeing Maryia for 9 months and the results have been great to the whole face and neck area. My face is firmer with a new glow, and my jaw line is much more relaxed. I just feel really lifted, mood and face wise, after each session.”
“I had never been a fan of facials in the past but Maryia changed all that in an instant. No matter how tough the week you've had or how drawn you look when you arrive, you'll leave looking both radiant and younger and feeling revived.”
About Maryia
I started face yoga at 19, after corrective surgery following a dog bite. What began as a way to help my own face recover became a lifelong interest in how faces work, and eventually my profession.
Since then I have trained in face yoga, gua sha, Split Massage and sculptural lifting, and I now treat clients in Jersey. I keep a small number of appointments each week so that every client has my full attention, and there is usually a waitlist.
Products
I keep a small range of products from British and European brands. Some are natural formulas, several with refills; others are performance-led, with tested active ingredients at useful strengths. I recommend products only after I've seen your skin, and I look for the least expensive one that does the job it needs.
Classes and collaborations
I run occasional workshops in Jersey, some classes online, and collaborations with other practitioners. Dates and booking are on Bookwhen.
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I take on a small number of new clients and there is usually a waitlist. Tell me a little about yourself and what you would like help with, and I will do my best to reply promptly.
Treatments take place in St Helier (La Colomberie) and at The Moorings Hotel in Gorey. I'll send the exact details when we arrange your appointment.