GAIA Skincare is proud to announce the launch of the GAIA Affinity Face Experience (45 and 60 mins), which is a new addition to the Affinity Cancer Experience – designed to support those living with or recovering from cancer. The experience is certified by CIBTAC, with GAIA recognised as approved training providers by SATCC. The GAIA Affinity Face Experience launches at the flag ship spa at GAIA Boringdon from 15th May, along with other spas in the coming months.
The experience is suitable for guests undergoing or recovering from cancer, as well as those managing medical conditions and disabilities that may otherwise limit access to traditional spa treatments, the experience offers a safe and considered approach to touch therapy.
The GAIA Affinity Face Experience is tailored to individual needs and begins with a grounding foot ritual, followed by a personalised wellness routine drawn from GAIA’s mindful toolbox. Designed to promote comfort and overall wellbeing, the treatment supports guests in feeling at ease, renewed, and naturally comforted during challenging times.
The treatment joins the wider Affinity Cancer Experience, launched in 2021 and now available to all GAIA Skincare spa partners, as well as non-product partners.
Training and Accessibility
GAIA Skincare also offers specialist training for the Affinity Cancer Experience as a standalone programme for spa partners and hotels, further increasing accessibility for individuals undergoing medical treatments, particularly those navigating cancer.
Designed for therapists seeking to expand their practice, the course focuses on supporting guests with medical conditions. It is delivered within a fully government-recognised qualification framework, accredited by CIBTAC and linked with SATCC.
This bespoke holistic programme is tailored for advanced and experienced therapists, equipping them with the skills to deliver personalised, nurturing treatments. GAIA upholds exceptional training standards, ensuring therapists develop the confidence to create safe, supportive spa environments for guests who may present with contraindications.
Therapists do not need to be GAIA spa partners, GAIA-trained practitioners, or users of GAIA products to enrol. However, a Level 3 qualification from a UK-recognised awarding body is required.
Diane Nettleton, founder of GAIA Skincare commented; “Having gone through a cancer journey with a family member, I appreciate that sometimes you just need a break from it all”. “A change of scenery. Permission not to think about what is happening. The opportunity to be normal and do things with your family and friends. Live your life, grasp the moment. Make that day a good day—a fantastic day.”
About GAIA Skincare – GAIA is a British-born, award-winning natural skincare and spa brand inspired by the ancient Greek goddess of the earth. With a focus on holistic wellness, sustainability, and conscious self-care, GAIA products are hand-crafted in the UK using natural ingredients and are designed to work in harmony with the body and mind.
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The GAIA Treatments
GAIA treatments have been created to meet the varied needs of modern individuals, using effective natural ingredients and highly skilled therapeutic techniques, performed by fully qualified GAIA Spa Therapists. The GAIA signature treatments incorporate GAIA’s Awakening, Balancing and Calming oil blends, ensuring the treatment is tailored to the needs of the guest. Signature treatments include the GAIA Bespoke Massage, GAIA Indian Head Massage, GAIA Poultice Massage, GAIA Hot Stone Massage, GAIA Restorative Treatment, GAIA Salt & Oil Scrub, Mother GAIA (pre- and post-natal), GAIA Affinity Experience, GAIA Jade Facial, GAIA Equilibrium Crystal Facial and Gaiyoga Lifting Facial.
GAIA rituals are designed to identify three levels of the importance of a person’s wellbeing recognising this as a holistic one in which the total person is treated across mental, physical and spiritual domains. All GAIA rituals start with a welcome foot ritual and consultation followed by aftercare advice and a GAIA tea. Rituals include GAIA Raindrop Therapy, GAIA Crystal Therapy, and GAIA Total Holistic Ritual.
About the products
Blending together the finest ingredients, plant actives and essential oils, GAIA products are full of intention and integrity. Created to nourish and nurture, GAIA is led by the brand philosophy, Your Wellness, Naturally. Each ingredient has been chosen for its beneficial properties for the body and mind, how it will make you feel and what the ingredient will do. Made with natural and organic ingredients, no GAIA products have been tested on animals. The GAIA Skincare range features three collections made with GAIA’s Awakening, Balancing and Calming blends. GAIA products do not contain parabens, sulphates, synthetic colours or fragrances.