Vital Balance Body and Beauty

Qualified Massage Therapy vs unqualified? – What’s the difference?

Is there a difference in the quality of care you will receive from a qualified vs unqualified massage therapist?
In my humble opinion - yes!
A fully trained therapist approaches your session with a completely different outlook than an untrained therapist would.

A huge part of an experience with a qualified massage therapist is the emphasis placed on your comfort and safety. There are many reports of people who go to an unqualified therapist are injured. I hear stories all the time of injuries that have occurred right here in Hamilton as a result of going to get a massage from someone who wasn't professionally trained in Massage Therapy. These injuries come about because the therapist has a lack of knowledge regarding anatomy, and the best practice regarding pressure, placement, how to deal with existing injuries, etc.

Professionally trained massage therapists are able to avoid injuries by having a depth of knowledge regarding this and have plenty of experience on top of the knowledge.

As well as physical safeguarding, a qualified massage therapist is highly ethically trained and upholds strong professional standards.
Qualified massage therapists are part of a self-governing body, as there is no legal requirement in order to practice massage therapy. But by going to a qualified therapist, you can relax in the knowledge that they are true professionals who are able to give you the highest level of care.

Here at Vital Balance our highly trained therapists strive to give you the best experience possible, while keeping our prices affordable. We value the knowledge, experience and qualifications of our staff and do our very best to maintain the highest standards to ensure your safety, satisfaction and soothing relaxation. Feel free to jump online to our website to view our qualifications and specialities!

When it comes to radiant, healthy skin, the market is absolutely flooded with brands. All of them promising bigger and better things. It’s easy to get lost in all the noise. Circadia cuts through the noise with innovative, effective products. Circadia marries cutting edge science with holistic skincare principles. Founded by Dr. Peter Pugliese, a renowned dermatologist who was passionate about advancing the industry through the blend of science and nature. Circadia operates not just as a brand, but a team with a mission and a philosophy: to support the skin through its natural circadian rhythms.

The name Circadia is derived from the Latin ‘circa’ and ‘diem’ – meaning “around the day”. The circadian cycle is a 24-hour cycle and is what informs rhythmic changes to our physiology and our moods. The circadian rhythm effects our health, appearance, and wellbeing, so it only makes sense that the products you use should support those rhythms.

Circadia’s products mix organic and holistic ingredients with results driven scientific methods. There’s a few signature ingredients that we want to highlight here:

• Stem Cell Technology: Circadia have harnessed the regenerative power of plant stem cells with their apple, edelweiss, gardenia, grape & lilac extracts. These incredible extracts play a huge role in reducing the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, boosting skin firmness and hydration, and helping your skin repair itself.
• Second Generation Vitamins: Plants derived vitamins A, B, C & E improve your skin texture, without the irritation and redness that is associated with other vitamin A and retinoid products. The plant extracts are gentle on your skin but work incredibly well.
• Peptide Technology: Peptides are short chains of amino acids that play a crucial role in maintaining skin structure and function. Circadia incorporates advanced peptide technology to enhance skin repair, hydration, and anti-aging effects. Circadia’s incredible team have created a series of peptides original to Circadia.

There are so many more incredible ingredients in the range of Circadia products we now offer at Vital Balance. We’ve been searching for a long time for a brand to replace some of our smaller ones, and we finally found one that meets our standards in Circadia. Robyn and Amy have been using Circadia products for a while now, we really wanted to ensure that we were happy to offer them to you. They have noticed a reduction in sensitivity and redness, less blemishes, and a more even skin tone. We are so happy to be introducing Circadia to you, and we hope you will love it as much as we do.

In fact, we love it so much that we have introduced a new treatment using Circadia! The Bespoke Circadia Facial is now available to book! Our skilled skin therapists will have a consultation with you regarding your skin concerns, before choosing the best products for your skin from our incredible range. This amazing facial is available for only $130! Book now to take advantage of an amazing, results driven skincare range.