Incorporating Seaweeds

Reasons Why the Client Would Benefit From a Seaweed Body Wrap o Detoxifies body toxins o Rematerializes the body and puts back essential vitamins and minerals o Circulation stimulation o Increase metabolism to accelerate weight loss o Sagging skin and stretch mark improvement after weight loss or pregnancy o Smooth, soft feeling to the skin

Seaweed Body Wrap Contraindications o Allergy to sea water, fish and sea plant material, iodine o Hyperactive thyroid condition (Body metabolism would increase) o Pregnancy o Claustrophobic o High Blood PressureHeart Conditions o Varicose Veins o Cancer o Open wounds or inflammation o Bruising o Broken Bones o Strained ligaments or tendons

Categories of Seaweed Scientific Name Color of Seaweed A. Clorophylls B. Carotenes C. Xanthophylls D. Phycobilins A. Green B. Orange C. Phycocyanin (Blue) D. Phycoerytherin (Red)

Divisions of Seaweed Scientific Name Color of Seaweed A. Chlorophyta B. Cyanophyta C. Phaeophyta D. Rhodophyta A. Green B. Blue-Green C. Brown D. Red

Different Types of Seaweed Laminaria Digitata Rhodophyta Phaetophyta Irish Moss

Explanation of Each Division Chlorophyta – Green This division has a beneficial effect on skin’s firmness, improves circulation, and aids in moisturization and cell renewal. It is considered to be the most universally distributed in fresh and seawater. Lichen moss contains green seaweed.

Explanation of Each Division Cyanophyta - Blue Green This division is high in vitamins A,B,C,D, and E to stimulate metabolism. It is highly gelatinous, has a unique ability for fatty acid synthesis, and due to a high quantity of chlorophyll. It is highly responsible for molecular oxygen. Blue-Green seaweed grows well in hot springs.

Explanation of Each Division Chlorophyta – Green Cyanophyta - Blue Green

Explanation of Each Division Phaetophyta – Brown This division is strong in metabolic stimulation, increases heat processes, helps in cellular exchanges and balances, and accelerates the elimination of toxins. It is most commonly used in food, cosmetics and industry and has high potassium and iodine content

Explanation of Each Division Rhodophyta – Red This division mixes well with other species and serves as a stabilizer, filter and lubricant. It is rich in iodine and very gelatinous. More than seventy-eight species produce agar which is commonly used in jelly and the production of ice- cream, and as a clarifying agent in beer.

Explanation of Each Division Rhodophyta – Red Phaetophyta – Brown

Preparation of the Treatment Room o Esthetic or Massage Bed o Table for treatment supplies o Cotton Sheet o Solar blanket and blanket o Plastic liner o Spa wrap o Small/Large towels o Spa slippers

Preparation of Client for Body Treatment o Therapist should explain fully the service being performed and go through contraindications with client o Client should lie on his/her back on top of bed covered by heavy cotton sheet o Client should be asked frequently during the treatment on his/her well being

Seaweed Preparation Plastic or Glass mixing bowl Large Spatula Gloves (non latex) Treatment brush Seaweed P0wder Warm Water

Protocol for Seaweed Body Treatment o Apply seaweed to right bottom leg then to right thigh (cover leg) o Apply seaweed to left bottom leg then to left thigh (cover leg) o Apply seaweed to right arm to shoulder o Apply seaweed chest area o Apply seaweed to left arm to shoulder

Protocol for Seaweed Body Treatment o Apply seaweed to stomach in clockwise direction o Ask client to sit up to a 90 degree angle o Apply seaweed to full back o Ask client to resume lying down o Wrap client o The client rests for minutes

How to Give a Spa Body Wrap What is a Body Wrap? In this video we will learn from a licensed aesthetician how body wraps are relaxing treatments with hot linens or sheets that detox the skin and body.

How to Give a Spa Body Wrap How to Mix Seaweed Gel In this video we will watch as a licensed aesthetician properly mixes seaweed gel with grape seed oil and warm it before applying to a body wrap client and thus learn how to mix seaweed gel to give a spa body wrap properly.

How to Give a Spa Body Wrap How to Apply Seaweed Gel In this video we will learn from a licensed esthetician how to apply seaweed gel properly in order to give a spa body wrap.

How to Give a Spa Body Wrap How to Wrap the Body In this video we will learn from a licensed aesthetician how to wrap the client with mylar foil tightly but comfortably to proceed in a body wrap treatment.

How to Give a Spa Body Wrap How to Unwrap the Body In this video we will learn from a licensed aesthetician how to unwrap a client after a body wrap and how checking comfort and levels is key when unwrapping.

How to Give a Spa Body Wrap How to Rinse the Body In this video we will learn from a licensed aesthetician how to properly rinse the body using Vichy showers and how Vichy showers are relaxing spa showers with warm water and five overhead sprinklers.