Seminars

The Balinese have a beautiful blessing upon greeting:  "om swasti astu," meaning "Peace in your heart, and in the world".  This speaks of a philosophy that is steeped in spiritual traditions, honouring time, ancestry and indigenous influences. 

The Lu'Lur Ceremony is based on the ritual originating from the Royal Palaces of Central Java, given to the Princess for forty days prior to her wedding to smooth and nourish the skin.  This ceremony offers an authentic island experience with its Balinese influenced massage using exotic oils, a skin exfoliation with ground rice and purifying turmeric, relaxing in a bath of restorative Mandi Susu (not covered in training) and finishing with a rich nourishing treatment.  A truly beautiful 2 hour treatment.  

This seminar is suitable for Beauty Therapists and Body workers who have a strong understanding of body treatments.

Uspa's signature facial is an intrinsic part of the Uspa philosophy.  Uspa facial treatments are designed around the energy of the practitioner's hands as well as the powerful plant combinations within our product range.

This beautiful and unique facial is one which you will love pampering your clients with, whilst offering them amazing results.  We believe that skin should be assisted to perform its normal functions of excretion and defence against moisture loss.  In all our facial treatments the aim is to relax our clients, encourage deep breathing, purify the skin, balance and hydrate.

For all stockist's of Uspa, this one is a must.  Suitable for Beauty Therapist's who have a sound understanding of facial treatments and skin diagnosis.

The Uspa Concept Facial is marketed as a 90 minute treatment.

Uspa Skincare Product Knowledge is open to everyone.  You do not have to be a stockist to attend, and these classes are free of charge.

 We strongly recommend that everyone who utilises the benefits of Uspa Skincare in their therapy (or is interested in using Uspa) attend this class at least once to get a full understanding on the ingredients, newest products available and their usage.  They are a great way to update your knowledge and help to increase retail sales.  Stockists are encouraged to attend yearly to keep abreast with the latest Uspa products.

These classes are run monthly. A one day training from 10:00 - 4:00pm. 

Morning tea provided.

The Coffee and Sea Kelp Contour Wrap is rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.  Coffee and Sea Kelp increase cellular metabolism and detoxification.  Fine ground pumice and organic coffee gently exfoliate the skin while grapefruit and vanilla uplift the senses.  Followed with a specific body contour hydration to smooth the appearance of challenging areas of the skin.

The Coffee and Sea Kelp Contour Wrap is marketed as a 90 minute treatment, this includes a 1 hour lymphatic massage.

In this workshop Select Botanicals will cover three of Uspa's signature Body Wrap Treatments:

Bamboo and Ginseng Body Wrap

Organic Coffee Body Scrub

Bamboo Body Polish

By the end of the day's workshop, therapists will have a full understanding on how to perform these treatments and tailor them into their own spa/salon.

RECHARGE - REALIGN - REBALANCE

Reiki specifically for Beauty & Massage Therapists

As a beauty and massage therapist offering nurturing treatments, giving our hands, heart and soul, day after day, week after week, requires a body and mind balance to keep ourselves replenished and energised.

Often, as therapists we spend so much time giving to others that we deplete our own energy levels and if not careful "burnout" can begin to erode our passion and energy.  We can begin to feel tired and drained.  This is where Reiki can help us.

Reiki is a very safe healing method with fabulous benefits that include reducing stress, peacefulness and deep relaxation as well as a sense of overall wellbeing for those who give, as well as receive - and that's the key.

Reiki is a Japanese word meaning "Universal Life Force Energy", it allows the body to clear itself, leaving one feeling lighter, healthier and happier.  Combining Reiki with a facial or body massage is a perfect combination for the therapist and client.

Course Content:

• Introduction to the benefit and ways of practising and experiencing Reiki
  
• Benefits of Reiki for the therapist
  
• Benefit of Reiki for the client
  
• History of Reiki and Reiki attunement
  
• Practising Reiki in the Salon/Spa - The Reiki Treatment
  
• Practising Reiki "hands on" and "hands off" the body
  
• Introduction to breath meditation in treatments
  
• Merging Reiki with Spa, Beauty and Massage

The Trainer:

Lynda Kerr is a qualified Beauty/Spa Therapist passionate about bridging the gap between beauty, relaxation and natural therapies.  She has extensive experience in a variety of areas in the beauty and wellness industry.

This is a one day workshop, that guarantees to assist therapists to overcome that feeling of exhaustion and depletion and bring back that vitality and spark to yourself and energy into the treatment room.

Certificate Level 1 gained on completion

(Usui method of Reiki is taught)

Limited places so please book early. 

JOYA^® Crystal Facials & Body Massages

JOYA’s unique concept of freely rotating crystal spheres in handy holders combines three aspects from the fields of far eastern medicine and wellness:

• Relaxation through pure massage power
• The concept of acupressure
• Positive vibrations of crystals. 

During the unique and precious JOYA Facial with the JOYA Massage Pen small crystal spheres roll gently over the skin – leaving your client in bliss.

JOYAs also allow you to create greater and deeper results with less effort during any body massages. While you are spoiling your clients with this precious treatment, relaxing their body, mind and soul you are saving your hands and joints too!

In this hands-on Training you will learn:

• How to easily give great body & facial massages with different JOYA tools
• Insights into working with crystals
• How to incorporate these precious treatments in your massages & facials
• How to use the unique JOYA concept to have customers coming back
  

Whether you are already using JOYA or you are completely new to this amazing modality - there is great knowledge, valuable tips and hands-on practice for everybody.


Book with a colleague and receive a gift from JOYA!

To book your place call Select Botanicals on 02 9817 0400, numbers are limited for this wonderful workshop.

A day long workshop overviewing the use of aromatics in cuisine.

Learn how to use essential oils, absolutes and hydrosols safely to transform food into medicine.

For those who have not seen Mark in the kitchen you are in for a visual and aromatic treat. His passion for aromatherapy is rivaled only by that for fine food!

Mark has been using aromatics in cooking and recipe creation for a number of years. He has been known to torment students of Aromatic Chemistry with mouth watering recipes to illustrate the powerful and benefical therapeutic uses of these highly prized substances. While not formally trained as a chef, Mark has received many comments from friends, family and students alike over the years that he is one, none-the-less. His passion for fine food and his deep understanding of how to blend aromatics has made this an easy path to walk. “You are what you eat” is a well known quotation and in the modern, fast food world we see this all to often, with poor health and vitality the usual outcomes experienced. The concept of “Food as Medicine” is not new, but the usage of highly concentrated aromatics at the kitchen level IS! Once you understand the basic concepts and guidelines covered in this workshop you will easily see the unlimited aromatic possibilities. Overcoming the limitations of supply of fresh herbs and spices and being able to deliver potent, healthy, energetic food that is not only flavoursome but has real health benefits is very very rewarding whether you are a five star chef or a cook in the family home.

Mark Webb is well known within the world of essential oils and aromatic substances and has written and published - Bush Sense - Australian Essential Oils and Aromatic Compounds back in 2000.
He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry and Plant Biology and Diplomas in Remedial Massage and Aromatherapy with additional training in Aromatic and Botanical Medicine.
Since writing Bush Sense he lectured for 6 years at the Australasian College of Natural Therapies (ACNT) and TAFE NSW before relocating to Brisbane 3.5 years ago to take up a consulting position in research and development of aromatic products. Mark now operates a private consulting business Aromamedix Pty Ltd to the biotechnology, food & personal care industries. He is a full member of the Australian Cosmetic Chemists Association (ASCC) and has continued with his research into Australian aromatic plants and promoting the clinical and medicinal uses of these unique substances.

 In this workshop Mark will take participants upon an aromatic journey of a different kind. We will venture into the world of ... the kitchen. Aromatic substances such as fresh or dried herbs and spices have been used in virtually all cultures across planet Earth for many hundreds of thousands of years. Using the highly concentrated extracts of essential and expressed oils and absolutes is however far less common in the noncommercial kitchen than it should be. Many people would never consider adding these powerful substances to food or beverages because of their fears and a basic lack of understanding of the safety issues.
Workshop Content:
A general discussion of the various types of aromatic substances and their uses within the culinary framework.

• Why sometimes fresh ISN’T always better.
• Safety 101 - How to use aromatics safely and with confidence.
• What are the risks involved and the safety margins.
• What to look for in product selection.
• Dose - How much is too much?
• Aromatic Cooking Kit - 20 aromatics you really want in the kitchen.
• Carriers - what carrier substances to use and when in recipes.
• Recipes Conversion - Learn some basic rules to convert your current recipes into aromatic

based cuisine.

Throughout this workshop Mark will be demonstrating a number of recipes from a variety
of dishes and beverages from around the world that you will get to try as part of this flavoursome workshop.
An aromatic experience NOT to be missed!
Investment: $150 per person (GST Inc.) and includes all workshop notes, recipes and sampling of aromatic foods on the day.

Please note because of the nature of this workshop there are limited places available so book early or miss out!

The Aloe & Green Tea Linen Wrap is marketed as a 75 minute treatment. 

Therapeutic dry brushing stimulates sluggish circulation systems, followed with a body soak in customised therapeutic green tea bath salts to prepare the skin for this infusion of potent antioxidants and nourishing hydration.  The benefits of green tea and beta carotene are easily assimilated into the skin, smoothed on in a blend of warm macadamia oil and soothing aloe gel.  Wrapped for warmth, relax with Balinese Body Palming and restorative face massage.  Skin is nourished and soothed.

The Organic Coco Cream Wrap is marketed as a 60 minute treatment. 

Therapeutic dry brushing prepares the skin for a luxurious blend of warm Organic Coco Cream and coconut oil infused with Vanilla and Bergamot.  Relax in a warm wrap of natural cloth for an uplifting face and scalp massage with Sacred Tamanu Anointing Oil.  After a Jasmine foot massage, the blend is further smoothed in to reveal highly nourished and protected skin.

Want to find out the real reasons why we fall sick?  Illnesses have little to do with genetics, viruses or how much broccoli we eat.  Spend two days learning about Mind Body Medicine and how our thoughts and beliefs contribute to our level of wellness or illness.

Course Outline:

• What is Mind Body Medicine
• The role of Genetics and Viruses
• Chakra Energy System
• How emotions and perceptions can cause illness:  Our Biography becomes our Biology
• So how do we fix it

Course Teacher

Sylvia Barrett holds a Bachelor degree in Adult Education and Diplomas in Aromatherapy, Clinical Aromatherapy, Remedial Massage and Acupressure.  Sylvia has been working in the natural therapy field since 1982.  During the 25 years she was a therapist and teacher, Sylvia saw Mind Body Medicine working in action in her clinical practice.  She is now using her knowledge and research skills in the writing of a book explaining how scientific evidence supports the principles behind Mind Body Medicine.