The Institute for Health & Healing is setting the standard for a new model of skin and body care. We bring together the healing gifts of nature with an understanding of the factors that influence your skin and body. Our esthetician, Laurence McKee, Est, CMT, incorporates a variety of techniques from around the world including Environ Ionzyme treatment, LED Light Therapy, Essensa essential oil treatments, and Ayurveda.

To schedule an appointment, call (415) 600-3503. (On Saturdays, please call 600-1311).

• Holiday Skincare Specials
• Facials
• LED Light Therapy
• Body Treatments

Holiday Skincare Specials

Now is the time to treat yourself! Through January 30, 2010, we are pleased to offer 25% off select skin and body care services. Come experience our unforgettable treatments:

- Deeply exfoliating Lactic Peel - $135 (80 min)
- Exquisitely relaxing Euro-Stone Facial - $135 (80 min)
- Rebalancing & energizing Marma Abhyanga - $135 (80 min)
- Luxurious 3D Body Wrap $180 (110 min)
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Facials

Natural Facial

This luxurious facial utilizes the finest natural skin care preparations, made with organic herbal extracts and essential oils. The session is tailored to your skin’s needs and includes a thorough cleansing, conditioning, toning, and moisturizing to nurture, protect and revitalize your complexion.
50 minutes $120
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Men's Facial

A 50-minute rejuvenating and cleansing facial using especially designed products for men to soothe and calm their skin as well as prevent wrinkles.
50 minutes $120
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Lymphatic Drainage Facial

The lymphatic drainage facial uses light strokes along the lymphatic vessels and surrounding tissues to remove toxins, stimulate circulation, and cleanse the tissues. This technique helps reduce swelling, aid in detoxification, and recovery from surgery.
50 minutes $120
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Ionzyme Treatment

The Ionzyme Treatment provides the best scientific skin care, using gentle galvanic current and low frequency sound waves to maximize vitamin absorption. Vitamins A and C are absorbed deep within the skin, activating healing and rejuvenating to aging skin. The treatment supports cellular repair, hydrates the skin, and increases collagen and elastin regeneration. Fine lines and pigmentation subside, revealing your beautiful skin.
50 minutes $120
80 minutes $180
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Rejuvenating Deluxe Facial

Customized all the way through, from the skin treatment to the moisturizer, in this deluxe facial only the finest products are used--organic and natural plant extracts and essential oils. The ultimate in pampering and renewal: Hands and feet are in a wrap using special blends of aromatic oils to help skin metabolism instantly, feel renewed, refreshed and vibrant.
80 minutes $180
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Euro-Stone Facial

This magical treatment brings aromatherapy to our skin and allows us to work even deeper into the skin tissues with the use of hot and cold river stones and gemstones. This facial not only works to provide deep relaxation but also balances the energy centers along the face and chest. By using a creamy Volcanic Mud Mask it effectively but gently cleanses skin impurities without drying the skin. It regenerates the skin with trace elements necessary for good and healthy looking skin.
80 minutes $135 Holiday Special (regular price is $180)
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Lactic Peel

An Environ Lactic Peel provides natural, deep exfoliation, and is combined with intensive vitamin therapy for ultimate skin health and a vibrant glow. The effects of the peel are enhanced with the use of the galvanic current from the Environ Ionzyme Machine. Then your skin receives an intensive amount of vitamins A and C for optimal hydration, and to promote collagen and elastin regeneration. The treatment also keeps the skin clear of blemishes, offsets sun damage, and reduces fine lines. This treatment is a powerful antidote to the effects of our environment (we suggest a limit of six visits per year).
80 minutes $135 Holiday Special (regular price is $180)
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Vedic Facial

This divine Ayurvedic facial aligns prana or “life force energy” with concentrated blends of botanical oils for your dosha type. The treatment deeply cleanses the skin with nourishing masks, essences, and organic oils to uplift and balance your complexion and energy. Marma points on the scalp, feet and back are massaged to relieve any signs of tension. The 110 minute treatment also includes shiro dhara, a flowing oil treatment for deeper relaxation and tranquility.
80 minutes $180
110 minutes $240
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LED Light Therapy

LED Facial

This treatment begins with a luxurious facial utilizing the finest skin care preparations from Essensa or Environ. Then LED, a low-intensity light therapy which is the newest innovation for supporting healthy skin, is applied to strengthen and repair the deep layers of the skin. Reviving collagen production is essential for keeping skin radiant and healthy. (LED is non-invasive, non-abrasive and an FDA-approved cosmetic procedure).
50 minutes $150
Add on to any facial $37.50
LED Series Special: Purchase 7 treatments and the 8th is free (includes one free C-Quence product)
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Body Treatments

Lymphatic Massage

Lymphatic drainage is a technique which uses light strokes or pumping motion along the lymphatic vessels and surrounding tissues to remove toxins, stimulate circulation, and cleanse the tissues. This technique helps reduce swelling, aid in detoxification, and recovery from surgery. It is beneficial for weight loss, water retention, swelling, anti-aging, acne, and in promoting general wellness. (If you have a medical condition, please consult with us to see if this treatment is appropriate).
80 minutes $105
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Hot Stone/Detox Wrap

This luxurious new treatment offers much more than a regular hot stone massage. It is a true experience for the senses, combining rhythmic massage, warm stones and oils to balance the body, mind, and spirit. The treatment also includes a detoxification body mask and wrap - a unique finishing touch which removes toxins and deeply relaxes the body. It is beneficial for rejuvenation, detoxification, and simply for your well-being.
80 minutes $150
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3D Provence Body Wrap

This luxurious body treatment is based on Essensa’s “3D philosophy” which views body, mind and spirit as a whole. The treatment begins with an exfoliation followed by an application of pure green clay from Provence. The treatment concludes with a contouring massage using synergistic essential oils, providing deep healing to the skin, metabolism and spirit. Essensa 3D Provence is the ultimate in body re-sculpting and detoxification, and is beneficial for weight loss, post-pregnancy, or simply for well-being.
110 minutes $180 Holiday Special (regular price is $240)
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Ayurvedic Treatments

Ayurveda is an ancient healing system from India that uses diet, exercise, herbs and body therapies to help you meet life's demands and embrace life's opportunities. Ayurveda tailors the approach to your individual dosha or constitution. Our Ayurvedic treatments incorporate healing massage, aromatic essential oils, herbs and tea for an authentic experience.
50 minutes $120
80 minutes $180
110 minutes $240
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