STRESS-FIX™ FROM HEAD TO TOE

Incorporate the Stress-Fix™ rituals into any spa treatment to help guests feel a sense of calm and relieve feelings of stress.

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Aroma Sensory Journey For guests with a relaxation or stress-relief goal, offer the Stress-Fix™ aroma during the Aroma Sensory

Journey. If the guest enjoys the aroma, customize the Aveda Spa Rituals and treatment with the Stress-Fix™ aroma. If the guest does not enjoy the aroma, perform an Aroma Sensory Journey with Singular Notes.

“ Because your main goal is to relax, I will focus on helping you reconnect with the self. To help you manage your stress more effectively, you simply need to take the time to recover from the stress that has built up in your body. At Aveda, we focus on the power of touch, breath and aroma to help stimulate the body’s natural recovery mechanisms. This is our Stress-Fix™ aroma, which contains lavender and clary sage and is clinically proven to relieve feelings of stress. Do you enjoy this aroma?”

Opening Ritual •PrepareaStress-Fix™ aroma spray by mixing 28 drops of Stress-Fix™AromaBlendwith15mlPersonal

Blends™Pure-FumeSpirit™ Formula in a spray bottle.

•Spraythearomaovertheguest’shead,coveringtheeyesiftheyarefaceup.Guidetheguestthroughtheopening ritual.

“ Focus on taking deep, diaphragmatic breaths. As you inhale, your abdomen expands, and as you exhale, your abdomen contracts. Throughout your experience, as you breathe in the soothing aroma of lavender and clary sage, continue to focus on your breathing, letting your breath be your guide on an exploration of the inner self. Allow your mind to let go of your stresses and settle into your body, noticing the sensations you feel and taking the time to enjoy each and every moment.”

Aromatic Steam Towel Ritual Add five drops of Stress-Fix™ Aroma Blend to a basin of water. Immerse rolled towels in the water, wring out

and place in a hot towel cabi. Use the towels throughout the treatment as needed on the face, hands, feet and back.

STRESS-FIX™ SPA TREATMENT OPTIONSStress-Fix™ Body Wrap 1.PerformanOpeningRitualwithStress-Fix™ aroma spray.

2.ExfoliatethebodywithexfoliationglovesorPersonalBlends™ Aqua Therapy Formula. •Filla2ozapplicatorbottlewithProfessionalMassageOilorAroma-FreeComposition,™ and add

30 drops of Stress-Fix™ Aroma Blend.

•Withtheguestfaceup,applytheoiltotheskinfirst,followedbyasmallamountofPersonalBlends™ Aqua Therapy Formula. Use back-and-forth friction motions in between joints and circular motions on joints.

•TheamountofPersonalBlends™ Aqua Therapy Formula can be altered for more aggressive exfoliation. Alwaysbeginwithasmallamountandaddmoreaccordingtotheguest’spreference.

•HavetheguestrinseoffinashowerorremovewithStress-Fix™ aromatic steam towels.

3. Apply the body masque. •Mix2scoopsofSeaweedMasqueFormulawith2scoopsofHerbalScienceRemedy.™ Add water

to achieve desired consistency and activate the self-heating properties. Apply to legs, arms, back, abdomen and chest.

•Wraptheguestfaceupwithawoolblanketandheat-retainingblanket.Whiletheguestisinthe wrap, perform the Stress-Fix™ foot reflexology massage with Stress-Fix™ Body Lotion. Finish with the Stress-Fix™ Scalp Ritual.

•After15minutes,unwraptheguest,andhavethemrinseoffthemasqueintheshower(without a cleanser).

4. Apply Stress-Fix™ Body Lotion using your own massage techniques.

Essential Back Treatment with Stress-Fix™ Customize this treatment with Stress-Fix™ rituals and the following variations:

•Exfoliation: Mix1TablespoonPersonalBlends™BodyPolishFormulawith15dropsStress-Fix™ Aroma Blend.

•Masque: Mix ¾ scoop Seaweed Masque Formula with ¾ scoop Herbal Science Remedy.™ Add 15 drops of Stress-Fix™ Aroma Blend.

•Massage: Use Stress-Fix™ Body Lotion or mix 30 drops of Stress-Fix™ Aroma Blend in a 2 oz applicator bottle with Aroma-Free Composition™orPersonalBlends™ Hydrating Formula.

Scalp Ritual •PrepareaStress-Fix™ massage oil by mixing 30 drops of

Stress-Fix™AromaBlendwith2ozofProfessionalMassageOil in a 2 oz applicator bottle.

•Massagethescalppressurepoints. See the Stress-Fix™ Body Massage Technical Guide appendix for locations

and detailed descriptions of the pressure points.

Foot Ritual Massagetheguest’sfeet

with Stress-Fix™ Body Lotion using your own techniques, or perform the Stress-Fix™ foot reflexology massage.

See the Stress-Fix™ Body Massage Technical Guide appendix for detailed reflex descriptions and massage techniques.

Closing Ritual Spray the Stress-Fix™aromaovertheguest’shead,coveringtheeyesiftheyarefaceup.Guidetheguest

through the closing ritual.

“ As you inhale the Stress-Fix™ aroma of lavender and clary sage, focus on taking deep, diaphragmatic breaths, expanding your abdomen as you inhale and contracting your abdomen as you exhale. When you smell this aroma, it will remind you to focus on the moment and care for yourself.”

ADDITIONAL RITUALS FOR ESTHETICIANSHand and Arm Massage Use your own techniques or follow the suggested techniques below.

1. Using Stress-Fix™ Body Lotion or a Stress-Fix™ massage blend, massage the hand and forearm using effleurage strokes six times.

2.Usingsloweffleuragemotions,massagetheinner(anterior)forearmfromwristtoelbow.Repeattwotimes to cover the entire inner forearm.

3.Usingsloweffleuragemotions,massagetheouter(posterior)forearmfromwristtoelbow.Repeattwotimes to cover the entire outer forearm.

4. Rotate the wrist three times in both directions.

5. Using both thumbs, massage the palm of the hand using effleurage strokes, starting at the base of the palm and massaging toward the fingers. Repeat until you cover the entire palm.

6. Using the thumb, massage in between the metacarpal bones using circular friction motions. Repeat until you cover the entire palm.

7. Turn the hand over, and massage the back of the hand from the base of the fingers to the wrist.

8. Massage each finger using pinching effleurage motions.

9.StimulatetheLI4(AdjoiningoftheValleys)andLI11 (CrookedPond)pressurepoints.

10. Massage the forearm using effleurage strokes six times. See the Stress-Fix™ Manicure & Pedicure Technical Guide appendix for

detailed descriptions of the L1 4 and LI 11 pressure points.

Pure Essence Blend for Facial MassageMix5dropsLavenderPureEssence,3dropsClarySagePureEssenceand2dropsVetiverPureEssenceina2ozapplicatorbottle.Add2ozPersonalBlends™ Hydrating Formula or Aroma-Free Composition,™ and shake well.

Stress-Fix™ Facial Pressure Point SeriesStimulate the facial pressure points to calm the nervous system and address stress-related symptoms like headaches and muscle tension.

TW 23 (Triple Warmer 23 or Bamboo Hole)This point is located on the lateral end of the eyebrows and good for headaches and eye pain.

ST 6 (Stomach 6 or Jawbone)Thispointislocatedonthemasseter(jaw)muscleonefinger-width above the jaw line and is good for TMJ dysfunction and muscle tension due to stress

ST 7 (Stomach 7 or Below the Joint)This point is located at the origin on the masseter muscle at the lateral end of the zygomatic arch and good for TMJ dysfunction, jaw pain and muscle tension due to stress.See the Elemental Naturesm Energy Massage Techniques Reference Guide for detailed locations and descriptions of the facial pressure points.

ST 36

SP 6

GB 21

ST 36

SP 6

GB 14 GB 14 B 2 B 2

GV 20

CV 17

LI 4

LI 11

K 1

B 62

B 10GB 20

B 10GB 20

GV 16

GB 21 GB 21

GV 20

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ST 36

SP 6

GB 21

ST 36

SP 6

GB 14 GB 14 B 2 B 2

GV 20

CV 17

LI 4

LI 11

K 1

B 62

B 10GB 20

B 10GB 20

GV 16

GB 21 GB 21

GV 20

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B 2B 2GB 14 GB 14

TW 23TW 23

GB 21

ST 3 ST 3ST 7ST 7

ST 6ST 6

GV 20

LI 20 LI 20

GV 24