Farm House Fresh

We are now offering Farm House fresh products! Due to lack of consistency and availability of ingredients and packaging, I’ve discontinued the production of The Fountain Rituals line. I’ve worked with FHF products for 8 months now and fallen in love with the products. It’s natural and has a great price point that I think our clients will be happy with. We brought in a variety of cleansers, moisturizers, serums and scrubs and will add more as we asses the needs and wants of all of you. It’s an exciting addition to our growing business and we look forward helping you establish a lovely home, skin regimen for years to come.

Hydrojelly Mask Facial

We are absolutely thrilled with the immediate results from this unique jelly mask! Instant plumping and hydration help give your skin the antioxidants needed to repair itself naturally. We have multiple types of Hydrojelly masks for every skin type, fully customized just for your skin’s needs. This treatment can also be applied directly over the eyes and mouth (optional) to promote much needed hydration in hard to these areas that tend to be ultra sensitive. Our clients have described it is a comforting cocoon wrapping the entire face with a cool, refreshing sensation.

 

We love our clients!

What a great day! We had some amazing clients today! A handful of regulars, a dash of welcome back students and a sprinkle of new clients. Thank you all for making our day special! We had multiple gifts from our amazing clients. Homemade cookies, home grown basil and a beautiful arrangement of flowers plucked fresh from the garden. We just want to let you know that each and everyone of you are special to us!

Dermaplaning in Athens GA

Drift Wellness is now offering Dermaplaning. We use a medical grade, single use scalpel to remove dead skin and peach fuzz from the face. It is a gentle, pain free treatment that will leave your skin luminous, soft and glowing. Dermaplaning is most often used on those with rough, dry skin, superficial hyperpigmentation, mild acne scarring, or fine lines and wrinkles. It is not recommended for clients with rosacea or very sensitive skin. Following the service, your skin will absorb products more efficiently and can be combined with a professional peel at the time of service to achieve deeper exfoliation. Some clients just love the feeling of having no fuzz on their face. Make up goes on so smoothly and that can become totally addictive!! We look forward to working with you on your skincare goals. During our facials, extraction, facial massage and treatment mask is always included. We also provide an aromatherapy head, neck and foot massage while your mask sets.

75 minutes / $85

add on $30 ( add onto another facial or facial/massage combo)

Casey

Daily Meditation

A couple years ago, my best friend of 15 years was going through a difficult time. She was stressed, very negative and suffering with terrible knee pain that left her in such a state of mind, she had become unrecognizable to me. This girl was always my guru and I was shocked when I went for my yearly visit and saw her like this. A few months later she called sounding so refreshed. She started acupuncture and daily meditation on some phone app. She changed some big things in her career and transformed her over stressed lifestyle. She started painting more than ever and showing at big galleries in NYC. The knee pain was gone and she was better than ever. She told me about daily mediation and how much it helped but I’v never enjoyed meditating. I’m a go go go kind of gal but after going trough my own issues with postpartum depression and anxiety I decided ok fine, I’ll try the app she told me about. Its called “calm”. They have a free 7 day trail. I’m on day 5 and WOW. I never thought it would do do much for me. It’s REALLY hard for me to sit and do nothing for 10 minutes, especially with a 1 year old running about but I did it and I’m never going back. I think this is what I’ve been needing for a long time. You can choose different goals to work on. SO for any of you out there in need of change. Try it! You never know unless you do.

love

Casey

May~Skin Cancer Awareness Month

Bob Marley died due to melanoma. He was only 36 years old.  His melanoma started under his big toenail in 1977.  The first doctor that he consulted thought that it was a soccer injury.  After it began to look worse, Marley consulted another doctor who biopsied the spot and discovered that it was melanoma.  The recommendation was to amputate his toe, but Marley chose to have excision surgery instead, during which the surgeon removed the nail and surrounding tissue.  Marley had no further treatment and did well until he collapsed in New York City in 1980.  He was rushed to the hospital and tests revealed that the melanoma had spread to his brain, lungs and stomach.  He refused his doctor's treatment plan and went to Germany to try alternative treatments including exercise, ozone injections and vitamins.  Marley's condition continued to worsen and he decided to charter a plane in order to return to Jamaica.  While in flight, Marley's condition became critical and the plane did an emergency landing in Miami where he passed away.  He never made it back to his beloved Jamaica.  Marley was reportedly only 82 pounds when he passed away.  We share Marley's story every time we teach about melanoma because his story demonstrates that even people with darker skin can get melanoma.  In addition, in those with dark skin melanoma often develops in places that do not get a lot of sun exposure like in the mouth, on the tongue, under finger nails and toenails and on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet.  RIP Bob Marley.  Just like your music, your melanoma story lives on to educate people about the dangers.

#skincancerawarenessmonth

Multi Tasking Micro

Microdermabrasion benefits people with uneven pigmentation, fine lines and clogged pores can benefit from a series treatments. Although after just one session you will notice improvement, we suggest having regular treatments based on your skin type/skin issue.

Skin type/issue does play a major factor in determining how often you should be treated. Oily, clogged or pigmentation issues skin can receive a micro as often as ever 2 weeks. Dry, aging, dull skin should be a consistent monthly routine.

Microdermabrasion stimulates blood flow, which increases the nutrition delivered to skin cells. This improves cell production, which improves skin's elasticity and texture.

Every session not only improves pigmentation and unclogs pores, it also has great anti aging benefits. Making microdermabrasion great multi tasker!

Lindsey Rift 

Combating Cellulite

Cellulite is considered normal and very common. Cellulite is actually caused by fibrous tethers that run through your fat and pull on the fascia that lies underneath your skin resulting in lumpy, bumpy thighs and buttocks. It effects up to 90 percent of women and approximately 10 percent of men. Getting rid of those pesky dimples takes a dedicated routine. Ideally dry brushing and caffeine based scrub should be done 3 to 5 times per week to smooth the appearance of cellulite.

Dry brushing is good for glowing skin, manual lymphatic drainage and also helps to remove cellulite from the body by boosting oxygen into the blood. 

There is a right way to dry brush. Make sure to research the proper techniques and always brush towards the heart. Dry brushing helps to remove cellulite from the body by boosting oxygen into the blood. Dry brushing is not recommended for the face!

Realistically, most people will not be able to do a full body dry brushing 5-10 minutes 3-5 times a week. I suggest targeting the buttocks, thighs and belly for 30 seconds each directly before bathing.

Once you are done with your regular bathing routine, apply a coffee based body scrub.  It is important to do the scrub last before ending bathing. The oils in this scrub do make the tub/shower slippery, so take caution.  Caffeine tightens and provides antioxidants when applied to skin topically. This will leave your skin soft, glowy and moisturized.Here is a wonderful DYI scrub recipe.

Here at Drift Wellness Studio we provide a dry brushing service. It is an add service to any massage or facial. We get to those hard to reach areas and let's face it, it feels good. Come in a relax and refresh today. 

Lindsey Rift  

Yearly Skin Inspection

I truly felt that I had made a connection with a client, we just clicked. When she no longer showed up for regular facials,  I asked myself what did I do wrong? It feels strange on a professional side to inquire about why she was no longer coming in.

Over one year later, she walks in with an ear to ear smile and a slight tear in her eye.

She explained that when I expressed numerous times to please, please go see a Dermatologist about a spot on her face that I was concerned about, she began to worry.

She took my advice, went to the Dermatologist and they confirmed my suspicion. It was indeed, melanoma.

Her situation was dire. Immediate removal and Mohs surgery was required.  6 stitches the first test removal and over 25 internal stitches during Mohs.

Let's just say there was a lot of tears, hugs and long conversations about how much I missed her and her smile.

Knowing that I truly made an impact on someone's life is a life changing moment for both of us.

So on this note, please take the time to get a yearly full body check at a Dermatologist. 

Best wishes for the New Year and Health!

Lindsey Rift

Winter and Your Skin

Going into the winter month's, it is important to protect your skin. The combination of lowered humidity from heaters, wind and cold, our skin begins to feel the weather. We have just the facial treatment to combat winter skin. The Winter Repair Facial is a full 90 minute treatment designed specifically to rehydrate dry winterized skin. We start off with a skin analysis to ensure that every treatment is fully customized to each individual's needs. Next a deep cleansing followed by a full face microdermabrasion treatment, a customized masque and hand and a foot massage. The masque is removed by a warm steamed towel, a vitamin packed serum is applied and then a complete facial massage including; face, shoulders, neck and scalp. This makes a wonderful gift for those hard to buy for people. Come in out of the cold. We have the bed warmer on just for you.

Lindsey Rift

Holiday Gift Certificates

What to give that hard to buy person this Holiday Season? A Gift Certificate to Drift Wellness of course! Hands up if you don't like massages and facials.....Not seeing many hands out there because they are awesome!

We are running a Gift Certificate Special. Buy 3 or more 1 hour services and get $5 off of each. We can schedule a time for you to pick up a gift certificate or we can send and online version for all those last minute shoppers out there. What a great way to say you care. Give the gift of relaxation this Season. 

From our families to yours, Happy Holidays! 

Lindsey Rift

Dry Brushing

Dry brushing has so many health and skin benefits, but how does it work?

Skin is the largest organ in the human body, it is also an organ of elimination. Naturally, body toxins are excreted through the skin and dry brushing helps unclog pores and helps release those toxins that are trapped. So what do we gain out of this? The benefits are numerous:

Exfoliation: This is what most will notice immediately, softer and much smoother skin! The process of running a firm brush on dry skin helps loosen and remove dead skin cells, thus naturally exfoliating skin.

Clean Pores: When you dry brush you are exfoliating, that also means that you are clearing your pores of oil, dirt and impurities. 

Lymphatic System: When you dry brush it will kick start you lymphatic system, which eliminates toxins. The stiffer the brush (bristles) the better the stimulation.

Cellulite: What, cellulite? Yes, it helps reduce cellulite. Cellulite is really toxic materials that have accumulated in your body’s fat cells and are stuck and unable to be eliminated from the body. Dry brushing helps break down those trapped toxins from within and helps eliminate them naturally.

In-grown Hair: When dry brushing you are exfoliating, that means you are removing a thin layer or dead skin build-up. If you suffer from ingrown hair, particularly from shaving, when this layer is removed it allows the hair to grow in its natural direction and avoid infection.

Lindsey Rift

Winter Back Treatment

Going into the winter months, we all have dry skin.  We can reach most of those places on our own but not our back.  Do you know anyone that could benefit from a skin treatment for that hard to scratch place? What a perfect gift for that someone who is hard to buy for! This treatment includes a deep cleaning, aromatic steaming, exfoliation (scrub off all that dead skin), extractions (if needed), warm towels and a moisturizering masque that is designed to leave your skin Ugly Sweater ready.

Lindsey Rift

Aromatherapy

Ive always had a passion for aromatherapy. As a teen, I experimented with oil blends and my fair share of patchouli. My teacher in massage school was a highly skilled aromatherapist from England and she taught us in depth blending techniques beyond what is typically taught. Ive been working with essential oils for my skincare products for years now but have recently dove into the therapeutic benefits for the mind and spirit. I enjoy doing energy work and the aromatherapy works in harmony with that type of healing. Using specific essential oils during my reiki and massage treatments allows me to enhance the relaxation and bring a deeper healing to my clients. I’m now offering customized aromatherapy blends. We can schedule an online consultation and I will create a blend specifically for your issues and goals.  I will send you home with a 1oz oil blend to use on yourself or to bring in to be used during massages or facials.  Are you stressed? Can’t sleep? Dealing with grief? Bad breakup? Insecurity issues? Need help studying? Depression? Nervous energy? Aromatherapy can help with all of this. Contact us today and we can get started. 

Casey