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.
Benefits of a Facial Routine
Facials can help with obvious issues such as acne, dehydration and dullness but the long term benefits go much deeper. The initial effect of a facial helps the skin look and feel brighter, smoother and refreshed. The long term benefits to regular facials prevent aging, reversal of hyperpigmention and scarring and stress reduction. Take time to take care of your skin as well as your mind. Wether you want to relax and de-stress or have an active conversation about your skin and life, we are here for you!
Lindsey Rift
Protect and treat your skin in the summer
Facials are especially important in the summer months. Long days at the lake, fun beach weekends take a toll on our skin. Be sure to wear sunscreen and reapply as needed throughout the day. Regular exfoliation such as peels or microdermabrasion sessions will keep your skin bright and youthful after all the damage of the summer days. It is important to plan at least two days of downtime after a professional exfoliation. Avoid long term sun exposer during these days.
Here is a great article about the benefits of chemical peels. Try our Saving face Facial!
Spring Cleaning
The hint of Spring has arrived to our beloved Athens,GA community. Time to start Spring cleaning and getting ready for warmer days. Come reward yourself for making it through the winter. Our Customized Organic Facial will leave your skin clean, refreshed and ready for Spring.
Book today at DriftWellnessStudio.com
Benefits of Microdermabrasion
We offer Microdermabrasion in Athens GA.
Microdermabrasion sloughs off the dead and dull surface layers of the skin, stimulating an increase in collagen production and rejuvenation. Many patients see dramatic improvements in the tone, texture, and color of treated areas after just one treatment. This treatment also helps with multiple issuses incuding ;
- Fine Lines
-Clogged pores
-Oily or dull skin
-Enlarged pores
-Age spots and hyperpigmentation
Microdermabrasion is appropriate for cosmetic problems associated with aging skin, such as sun damage, age spots and other types of discoloration and fine lines that occur early in the aging process. Microdermabrasion also benefits those with oily skin, reducing minor acne scarring. A single treatment is appropriate when you have a special occasion on the calendar and want your skin to look healthy and refreshed.
Treatments should be every 6-8 weeks but can done as soon as every 2 weeks. This non invasive process tackles flaws at the surface level, treating only the outermost layer of skin. The skin is not wounded or abraded past the epidermis.Your skin may be pink after microdermabrasion, but these side effects typically last only a day. Limiting both sun and wind exposure for 24-48 hours after treaments is also suggested.
Lindsey Rift
Giving Thanks
As the Holiday Season nears I want to say how thankful I am that Casey, Jennifer and Lindsey have come into my life this year. It's a wonderful feeling to truly enjoy your work and those that you work with. I would also like to say how thankful I am for all of the wonderful people I get to meet at Drift. From the homebound elderly client, whom I have to make special trips to see, to the local-yocal that makes the Athens area a thriving community, to the unexpected professional athlete in town for a short visit, they are all special blessings.
Casey's maternity leave
Hello everyone! I wanted to let you know, I will be taking maternity leave November 5th- January 7th. I'm so thankful to be able to bring another life into this world and to have such an amazing career with the BEST clients. I will miss you all but Jennifer, Claire and Lindsey will be here to take care of all of you. I will be spending my time deepening my connection to all the beauty in my life and will be back next year with a new, revived energy that I can't wait to share. I am pursuing my Usui Reiki Master training and look forward to offering more energy work services soon. I am also looking into more advanced facial peels for my clients looking for deeper exfoliations. I won't be able to work evenings like I had in the past but I will be working every other Sunday in order to accommodate clients that can't come during the week days. Thank you all for your support.
Casey
Massage Therapy Athens GA, Massage Therapy Watkinsville GA, Facials Athens GA, Waxing Athens GA, Reiki Athens GA, Cupping Athens GA
Making Self Care a Priority
Self Care is figuring out what you need in the moment and giving that to yourself for the overall betterment of your physical, emotional, mental or spiritual health and well-being. At first making it a priority might be difficult, but taking small steps to incorporate self care into your routine can reduce stress levels but also validate and honor your own worth as well as enhance your confidence and self esteem. Carving out time to rest, engaging in a favorite hobby, meditating, or getting a massage or facial are just a few ways to get started with making self care a priority.
In case you need reminding............YES! You deserve to take care of yourself!
https://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/wellness_articles.asp?=1657
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/massage/art-20045743
Astara Marine Peel
We are very excited about our new organic, peel coming in the next couple of weeks! Powerful exfoliation coupled with profound nourishment, the Gentle Marine Peel features a synergistic blend of AHAs and marine extracts to exfoliate and purify the skin. A soothing cocktail of botanical actives improves skin function and stimulates moisture retention, promoting instant rejuvenation without irritation. This peel is designed for all skin types and conditions. It's a 1.9ph so you will feel it but it's still gentle enough for sensitive skin. Astara skin care is a fantastic, organic skincare line that I highly recommend. Check them out online,
Casey
A morning wellness ritual for healthy elimination!
My Early Morning Potion for Motion (if ya know what I mean ;-)
Healthy Start by Teddy Noel
3/4 cup warm water
Juice of 1 lemon wedge
1tsp of organic, NON-GMO Turmeric
1/2 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar
a dash of cinnamon, a dash of ginger
and 1 tablespoon of local honey
(adjust all measurements to taste)
Mix all the above ingredients together
Drink this first thing in AM, wait 30 minutes before eating and drinking (water is fine) This will keep your immune system strong, help prevent allergies, activate and nurture your digestive system, fight inflammation and it is delicious!
Spring is springing and so is the heat!
Northern Georgia spring weather is like a roller-coaster!
It's A/C by day and heat by night and if you are like me you forget to make the switch and wake up to shivering children and immediately crank up the thermostat. By 5 pm you realize you are sweating and return to the thermostat to crank it down to a liveable temperature! If you are from Georgia then you know what true Georgia summers are like and it is best to be prepared for high heat!
The following infographic will help you identify the symptoms of more serious heat conditions.
At Drift we truly believe in a Holistic approach to health. Lifestyle, diet and spiritual health are all part of the bigger picture! Massage can help encourage proper elimination, which includes sweating. Our bodies must sweat in order to detox and keep our body temperature at an ideal degree.
So stay active, practice healthy self-care, stay hydrated and stay happy!
The Lisa White Spiering Legacy Scholarship Program
I'm proud to announce that I am a winner of this years Lisa White Legacy Scholorship program from the International Dermal Institiute. This means I get tons of free education from some of the best in the skin care industry.. I have just completed a class on peels and exfoliations and will be taking speed waxing next week! :) I chose this path of massage and skincare, because I love it. I am passionate about it on so many levels. I want to push myself to be the best I can be for all of you. I look forward to seeing all of you and sharing all of my new found skills.
read more about it here
International Dermal Institiute
best,
Casey Brown
Organic skincare
Our product line is one of the best in the organic industry. Please take some time to read about their standards. Phyt's has been around over 30 years and is the most gentle yet effective products I have ever worked with. Drift is the only spa in GA to offer these products, so come on in and experience something not only unique..but also a line you can trust. CLick the link below to learn more
best,
Casey Brown
Latest Posts
As the heat and humidity kicks into full gear, I have to take a moment to remind myself of what I do like about summer. Longer days, more time with my children, vacations, grilling, tubing down the river, afternoon storms, a cold glass of lemonade and the relaxing sounds of cicadas making summer night music. We wish you the best this summer and remember to enjoy the little things.
Mother's Day is just around the corner. Giving the gift of relaxation is the perfect way to tell her just how much you care. We offer a wide variety of options to pamper her on this special day. Facials, relaxation massages, hot stone massages and aromatherapy are just a few ideas. We offer gift certificates in the studio as well as online printable gift certificates, for those last minute gift givers. Show her just how much you appreciate everything she has done with the gift of relaxation!
I get asked constantly how should you go about reapply sunscreen through out the average day, especially with those who wear makeup. When you think of sunscreen, your mind probably jumps to a thick, goopy lotion that smells way too strong and feels overly sticky. Protecting your skin from the sun’s harmful UV rays doesn’t have to be a negative experience. Sunscreen comes in various applications from primers, foundations, light weight sprays and my current favorite, powder sunscreen.
Powder Sunscreen helps protect your skin, absorb excess oil, and even out your complexion without feeling heavy. Powder sunscreens are perfect for reapplying over makeup thought the day. They work great for oily skin or just taking away shine as well. I prefer a translucent SPF powder but they come in various shades.
The current favorite Eminence, Organic Sun Defense Minerals SPF 30. It comes with a built in brush making it super easy on the go.
If you are frustrated with light eyelashes or eyebrows, tinting is just the solution for you. Our semi-permanent tinting products are designed to nourish the hairs as it tints. The tint also pigments those tiny blonde hairs that you dont see until they are tinted, resulting in a fuller thicker appearance. Imagine not having to worry about mascara or filling in your brows for 4-6 weeks! So come on in out of the cold. We are here making life easier one tint at a time.
Lindsey Rift