Touch therapy qualification launches for beauty pros to support menopausal clients
By Rebecca Hitchon | 24 June 2022 | Movers & Shakers, News
Skincare specialist, therapist trainer and founder of the Menopause Plus (M+) support platform, Jennifer Young, has launched a touch therapy qualification to help beauty professionals aid clients facing the effects of menopause.
Launched on 24 June 2022, the Hormonal Wellness Touch Therapy qualification will enable beauty therapists to provide tailored support to menopausal clients. On completion of the qualification, they will be able to offer both a hormone balancing facial and body treatment, combining touch, acupressure and aromatherapy. The treatments use Jennifer’s Menopause Plus skincare line, which can be offered for retail purchase in salons and spas.
The launch of the M+ platform, skincare line and associated training was inspired by the stories of women who feel unheard when it comes to their menopause experiences. There are an estimated 13 million women of menopausal or premenopausal age in the UK, but only 40% of women feel able to speak to their doctor about their symptoms. Through Jennifer’s work with oncology touch treatments for cancer patients, she has seen women undergoing menopause naturally and due to the effects of cancer treatment.
“Therapists are in a powerful position to support women as they go through hormonal changes, and to enable them to have a positive experience of menopause,” comments Jennifer Young.
“Our touch therapies are the result of two years of research and development. They use 100% natural, plant-based ingredients and work with individuals to address the unwanted side effects of hormonal change from cause to symptom,” she continues.
The qualification features menopause theory and practical courses, and is available online to be carried out at the user’s convenience. It comprises activities and assessments, with materials remaining available once the training is complete.
One woman, Jane, who has received a 90-minute Hormonal Balancing Face and Body Treatment, comments: “I feel so clear, on point and not fuzzy at all. I’ve had no tingling in my fingers, which I quite often get, and no feelings of dizziness. Before the treatment, my itchiness was about a level nine and after the treatment, it was about a level two.”