The award-winning Spa at Mandarin Oriental, New York is delighted to launch the Jade Stone Facial. Based on Eastern Medicine, this non-invasive, anti-aging treatment uses a patented jade beauty stone that helps detoxify, firm and lift facial tissue for a more healthy and youthful appearance. The 80-minute Jade Stone Facial was developed by Dr. Ping Zhang, a licensed acupuncturist and certified herbalist with a PhD in Oriental Medicine who has specialized in anti-aging and facial and body rejuvenation for the past 15 years.
Using products from Dr. Zhang’s natural, herbal-based Nefeli® beauty line, the facial begins with a gentle exfoliation made from fresh water pearls ground into a fine powder. Following a thorough cleansing, the skin is manipulated with a patented jade beauty stone that has been custom cut to fit the intricate contours of the face and neck. The massage-like manipulations are designed to ‘exercise’ the face by stimulating muscle receptors and energy points beneath the surface of the skin, including sinews and tendons. The treatment also helps to promote healthy lymph drainage and the skin’s natural ability to nourish, heal and regenerate. To finish, guests receive a Nefeli® face mask that nourishes and moisturizes while enjoying a soothing hand and foot massage.
Dr. Zhang developed the Jade Stone Facial from the Eastern Medicine practice of Gua Sha, a healing treatment to improve energy flow throughout the body. By using vigorous strokes on the skin, the treatment activates energy points and opens up energy channels for improved circulation and toxin elimination.
“The Jade Stone Facial focuses on the ‘Youth Line,’ an innovative application of ancient knowledge contained within Eastern Medicine. This channel, parallel to the stomach meridian, runs up along the jaw line’s lymph system and to the upper and lower gate located where the jaw and cheek bone meet. Opening up and facilitating energy flow along this ‘super highway’ helps to nourish and promote tissue and bone health, optimize the skin’s ability to rejuvenate, and enhance overall health and balance,” explains Dr. Zhang. “The overall result is a brighter, clearer and healthier looking complexion along with the appearance of a more defined jaw line, reduced look of
pigmentation and a reduction of the telltale signs of aging typically found on the neck, forehead and around the eye and mouth areas.”
“We are excited to expand our spa’s one-of-a-kind offerings with the introduction of this new and exclusive treatment,” said Heather Hannig, Spa Director. “The Jade Stone Facial is highly effective and gives guests immediate visible results using non-invasive, proven techniques from Eastern Medicine practices and methodologies.”
The Jade Stone Facial is available only at Mandarin Oriental, New York and is priced at USD 350 on weekdays and USD 365 on weekends. Bookings can be made by contacting The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, New York directly at +1 (212) 805 8880 or emailing monyc-spa@mohg.com.
