Touch guided by consent, responses, pace and the client’s boundaries.
Sakura Face Studio
Glossary
Clear and detailed definitions related to facial treatments, mindfulness and thoughtful skincare.
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B
A holistic manual treatment for the face and body that combines attentive touch, an individual plan and space for rest.
C
A sense of physical and emotional safety throughout the visit.
A group of tissues that support, connect and separate structures in the body.
A conversation before treatment about needs, expectations and safety.
A circumstance that requires cancelling treatment, changing its scope or seeking advice first.
Very gentle forms of manual work inspired by the craniosacral approach.
D
A personal experience of calm in which the body and attention may slow down.
E
The relationship between emotions and the way we feel and hold the face.
F
A layered manual treatment for the face, neck and upper chest, adapted to current needs.
Muscles involved in facial movement and emotional expression.
Connective tissue forming an extensive network around and between structures of the body.
A term for manual work with facial and body tissues that takes fascia into account.
H
Questions that help understand needs and assess whether a session can proceed safely.
Looking at a person’s needs beyond one area of the face or a single symptom.
I
A scope agreed after conversation and adapted to one person’s needs, comfort and safety.
Manual work on the cheek that also involves contact from inside the mouth.
J
The movable bone of the lower face involved in speaking, chewing and many everyday movements.
L
Fluid circulating in the lymphatic system and involved in transport and immune response.
Gentle manual work guided by the pathways of the lymphatic system.
M
Work performed with the hands, with scope and intensity adapted to the person and purpose of the session.
Consciously noticing present sensations without rushing into automatic judgement.
O
A term used in some manual approaches for gentle work with positioning and the perception of structures.
R
Natural renewal processes in the body supported by sleep, nutrition and time.
A process supporting a calmer pace, lower arousal and closer attention to sensation.
S
Simple actions performed independently after receiving safe and individual guidance.
Skin that may respond more strongly to cosmetics, touch, temperature or environmental change.
A gradual shift from activity towards a calmer pace and fewer stimuli.
The protective surface layer of the skin that helps limit water loss and contact with external factors.
The ability of the skin to stretch and return towards its previous position.
An everyday term for the perceived spring and tone of the skin and deeper tissues.
A visible or noticeable increase in tissue volume associated with fluid accumulation.
T
A personal sensation of stiffness, fatigue, pressure or difficulty moving freely.
The rules for preparing the studio, hands, textiles and accessories before each session.
U
The upper part of the chest that may be included in work on the face and neck.