About Kori Gaila
Credentials; Licensed Massage Therapist in California and Hawaii, Licensed Aesthetician in California and Hawaii.
Training and Experience
- Make-up artist for magazines and TV in Southern California, 1989.
- Several Apprenticeships with Masters in massage, yoga, and herbal medicine.
- Massage Therapy Training at International School of bodywork. Training as an esthetician at Poway Academy of Beauty. Advanced training in skin care at the Dermal Institute in Los Angeles and the Bay Area. Ayurvedic Beauty Care with Melanie Sacs.
- Classes in Ayurvedic health, energy work, tuina, shiatsu, aromatherapy, raw food preparation, nutrition, and most recently a variety of Hawaiian Healing Arts.
I look forward to applying my growing knowledge of Hawaiian Spirituality to my practice and hope to gracefully integrate this knowledge to bring a wonderful healing experience to my clients.
Why “Holistic Skin Care” is Good for Everyone
What is “holistic”? The word “holistic” is a relatively new term used to describe a way of approaching one’s health in a manner which respects the mind/body/spirit connection. When receiving any form of holistic care, the individual is observed as being a unique microcosm in which no part within this system is independent of any other part. In essence, the “whole” person is viewed when assessing any type of imbalance.
In a holistic practice, any illness of disorders are seen simple as imbalances within the body. These imbalances, if addressed properly, can be shifted to achieve optimal health.
So, what is “holistic skin care? This approach to the skin not only addresses skin conditions such as acne, dry skin, sun damage, ec. Topically, it also takes into account lifestyle factors such as nutrition, exercise, stress levels, occupation and emotional well-being, as well as potentially dangerous habits such as smoking, excessive alcohol or drug intake, and excessive sun exposure.
Holistic skin care generally takes a gentle approach to the skin in which subtle changes are made and encourages healthy habits such as eating plenty of fresh vegetables and fruits and drinking plenty of clean water.
Understanding that the skin is the largest organ of the body and part of the excretory system, an emphasis is placed on using organic, homeopathic, botanically-based, 100-percent natural products. This approach minimizes the potential risk of chemical sensitivities or allergic reactions.
There are, however, times when an allopathic* approach to the skin may be necessary and, at these times, a more western approach may be recommended. Examples of this would be using retinol to treat sun damage, bezoyl peroxide to treat acne, or alpha hydroxy acids to help with fine lines.
It is my belief that there is no one quick fix for perfect skin. Maintaining beauty, health, and well-being requires commitment and dedication to oneself. This love and respect for the self project an outward glow of inner beauty.
* Allopathic medicine is an approach to health which alleviates symptoms without necessarily addressing the cause.