About the Treatments

Buccal Massage

Buccal massage is a technique that originated in France which works on the muscles of the face from both the outside and inside the mouth (using gloves). It targets areas of deep tension, especially around the jaw, cheeks, and mouth—places often affected by stress, teeth grinding, or emotional holding.

This treatment works by stimulating blood flow and lymphatic drainage, which helps deliver oxygen and nutrients to the skin while removing toxins and reducing puffiness. It also relaxes overworked facial muscles, which can soften lines, lift the features, and improve skin tone and texture.

Buccal massage is a natural, non-invasive way to support skin health, relieve tension, and promote a more sculpted, radiant look—while calming the nervous system from within.

Facial Cupping and Gua Sha

Facial cupping is a non-invasive technique using sustainable, BPA- and latex-free cups to apply gentle negative pressure to the skin. This suction enhances microcirculation, delivering more oxygen and nutrients to skin cells, while stimulating collagen and elastin production—key proteins that support firmness and elasticity. The technique induces controlled microtrauma to the superficial layers of the skin, similar in principle to microneedling, though without the use of needles. This controlled stimulation activates the body’s natural healing response, promoting cellular repair and regeneration. As a result, facial cupping can help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin texture, and restore a youthful glow. It also supports lymphatic drainage, helping to relieve puffiness, inflammation, and muscle tension. With regular treatments, clients often notice smoother, firmer, and more radiant skin.

Facial gua sha uses a smooth stone tool to gently scrape the skin, targeting muscle tension and fascia beneath the surface. This technique helps relieve jaw pain, TMJ discomfort, sinus pressure, and headaches by increasing blood circulation and promoting lymphatic drainage. It also reduces inflammation, alleviates facial muscle tightness, and encourages relaxation. Regular treatments can improve mobility, reduce chronic pain, and enhance overall facial health, providing a natural approach to both tension relief and well-being.

Perimenopausal/Menopausal Face Massage with Eberlin

This treatment includes the use of personalised oils for your skin by Eberlin Biocosmetics. I chose these products because they contain a high concentration of powerful, plant-based active ingredients and are produced using advanced biological methods in their own cutting-edge facility. While still cruelty-free and rooted in nature, these products are far more effective and safer than many “natural” cosmetics on the market.

For the next and chest portion of the massage, I work with Eberlin NeuroSensitive Stimulating or Relaxing Oils, specially formulated for perimenopausal and menopausal women. These oils help regulate mood, ease anxiety, and calm the nervous system by working through the skin and senses—supporting emotional balance and overall well-being during hormonal shifts.

During the face massage, I use either the Eberlin Firming Oil - an anti-aging blend that supports collagen synthesis, reduces dryness and inflammation, and delivers a tightening, wrinkle-smoothing effect - or the Antioxidant Oil, which hydrates and nourishes the skin, improving its texture and flexibility while protecting it from pollution.

Benefits of facial and buccal massage

  • Relieves muscle tension and pain, including from temporal tendonitis, TMJ dysfunction, bruxism, orthodontic treatments and tension headaches.

  • Increases serotonin levels and decreases cortisol.

  • Smoothes wrinkles

  • Naturally stimulates collagen and elastin production.

  • Brightens skin.

  • Improves circulation.

  • Contour and lift the face by targeting muscles, including inside the mouth.

  • Restores facial symmetry.

  • Reduces puffiness through lymphatic drainage.

  • Reduces chronic pain.

  • Reduces stress.

A powerful treatment without the use of harsh chemicals or needles, and a non-invasive alternative to botox, facial massage:

Benefits of facial cupping and gua sha

  • Boosts blood circulation, delivering essential oxygen and nutrients to the skin.

  • Encourages collagen and elastin production for firmer skin.

  • Reduces puffiness by draining excess fluid, easing facial swelling.

  • Relieves muscle tension, particularly around the jaw and forehead.

  • Smooths fine lines, enhances skin tone, and supports a healthy complexion.

  • Firms and contours facial muscles for a more sculpted appearance.

  • Softens and fades the appearance of scars, promoting smoother skin.

Facial cupping:

Facial gua sha:

  • Releases facial muscle tightness, providing relief for TMJ and jaw pain.

  • Eases sinus pressure and reduces headaches.

  • Improves blood flow, leading to a natural, healthy glow.

  • Reduces stress and provides a calming effect on both face and mind.

  • Strengthens skin elasticity, reducing the appearance of fine lines.

  • Tones facial muscles, improving definition and giving a lifted look.

  • Helps fade scars and improves skin texture for smoother skin.

Please note, you should not have buccal massage if you:

  • Have had botox or fillers within the last month.

  • Have a severe or contagious skin condition.

  • Have lymphatic or thyroid issues.

  • Have heart conditions or kidney failure.

  • Are in the first trimester of pregnancy.

  • Have cancer or a suspected malignant tumour.

Please note, you should not have facial cupping if you:

  • Take blood thinning medication.

  • Have a heart condition.

  • Have very sensitive skin or open wounds.

If you have any doubts, please consult with your doctor.


Please don't hesitate to contact me if you would like to know more.