In esthetics it is helpful to use woods light to identify skin damage and how better to help the skin we will be treating. Woods Light Explained Wood lamp examination is a diagnostic test in which the skin or hair is examined while exposed to the black light emitted by Wood lamp. Blacklight is invisible to the naked eye…
eczema- non contagious rash Eczema Both atopic and contact dermatitis are forms of eczema. Eczema is not a diagnosis. Rather, eczema refers to the actual rash that occurs as a result of these conditions. … Acute eczema is characterized by itchy blisters (vesicles) on inflamed, red skin. Dermatitis Dermatitis appears in many forms-…
Everyone needs sunscreen. Sunscreen use can help prevent skin cancer by protecting you from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays. Anyone can get skin cancer, regardless of age, gender or race. In fact, it is estimated that one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. 90 % of aging is caused by the…
Brilliant Massage Therapy
35 King st, moving from #9 to #1, Burlington, Vermont We have been at a suite #9 since the inception of a Brilliant Massage Therapy, when at the beginning Jolita was just a single therapist with a vision for a better massage therapy services. Currently we are a bigger team of Corrie,…
Tui Na- Chinese Medicinal Deep Tissue Massage
It is a form of deep tissue work. I also blend well with other massage styles.
TuiNa is a type of massage that is becoming more and more popular for both practitioners and clients is Tui Na massage or Tuina massage. Pronounced “twee-Nah,” Tui Na massage is…
Talents Brilliant Massage Therapy is working onto bringing esthetics to Brilliant Massage Therapy. Next week is the first week that Jolita will not be available wed, thu, fri because she will be in school, until October. But you still need your massages all week long, thats why we are expanding our team! So besides booking…
Got Knots?
Knots os tense muscles, that can't relax on their own. So you need to stretch them, contract and massage, in order to relieve pain and discomfort.
You can also use tools like these:
Tennis Ball,
Lacross,
Spiky Massage Ball,
or my favorite Acumobility Half Ball!
How To Release Knots on Yourself: Acumobility Self Massage "Half Ball"
Your entire body is electrical, but injuries and illness and aging can disrupt these electrical frequencies, making it harder for your body to heal itself.
Micro-current therapy sends low-level electrical currents into your skin that are nearly identical to the body’s own natural electrical frequencies.
Running a current over your body adds more electrons…
Why people feel more lonely these days than ever?
Making new friends where you live or work can help. Next time ask if they would like to grab lunch or a coffee together.
Going out to a community events can help.
Local networking events.
Volunteering can help.
Donating your time,…
Why I want to be an Esthetician?
Me, Jolita Brilliant am officially enrolled into esthetics course May 15 through Mid October 2019 at O'Brians Aveda Institute in Williston, VT.
Becoming an Esthetician in addition to a massage therapist would enable me to successfully add a new variety of services to our business, Brilliant Massage Therapy. I would…
Medications and Side Effects
There are common conditions that can sometimes require massage therapists to alter their treatment plans—either because of the symptoms of the condition or because of side effects of the medications.
In my own practice my biggest concern is always blood thinners. A person who is taking these medications or have hemophilia lets say…
Happy Spring!
Brilliant Massage Therapy is participating and donating a massage at Earh Day Walk by ReSource! A fundraising event for a whole family! Participate, dress green and you can win a massage and you will receive other coupons and prizes from supporting businesses. Event link: https://resourcevt.org/earth-walk-day-donation-page/
Walk with us in celebration of Earth Day for our…