Welcome…
Gold City Wellness is a full-service rejuvenation studio located in downtown Nevada City California. We are committed to making you feel great in your skin and feel empowered by your own health and vitality. Custom herbal formulas are prepared with your skin and health goals in mind using a blend of traditional Ayurvedic, Chinese, and western Holistic formulations. Our treatments incorporate a unique blend of Ayurvedic Marma therapies, Northern Thai and European natural facelifting techniques (SFL) to invigorate, tighten, and relax the body.
Treatments…
Treatments
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Ayurvedic Health Consult
The goal of an Ayurvedic health consultation is to find your baseline and help you with daily preventative treatments to get you back to your level of balance. Following an Ayurvedic lifestyle, you will use holistic approaches to balance the body, mind, and spirit. This initial consult will determine our treatment plan and goals for optimum health.
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Circadia Facial
This facial is a traditional western facial. We start with Dry exfoliation of the skin using raw silk gloves. Followed by an oil cleansing and face massage then a second cleanse using Circadia skincare products. Next an exfoliating mask is applied depending on the condition of the skin followed by extractions (Preston rxtraction tool used) if necessary high frequency wands will be used to kill any remaining bacteria. Next we will apply a cooling hydrojelly mask and wrap up the treatment with serums, cryo therapy and moisturizers of choice. Hand and neck massage included.
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Ayurvedic Marma Facial 80 minutes
This special facial begins with light exfoliation of the face neck and shoulders. an oil cleanse followed by a second cleanse and toning the fascia of the forehead, cheeks and eye areas. Rejuvenates and softens fine lines and tightens through a series of facial points to strengthen the muscles of the face. Adding a youthful glow to your face, chest, and shoulders. Scalp treatment and steam included. Extractions optional. Custom formulated face mask and 15 min neck and hand massage.
additional therapies can be added:
30 minute Herbal Body Steam Bath
Celluma led Light Therapy for Face and Body
High Frequency Collagen Treatment
(Fine lines & Acne scars)
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Circadia Firming Peptide Facial
This facial has been coined the ”Zombie” facial as it increases cellular micro circulation and firms and tightens the skin. This Facial starts with a double cleanse, Caviar lime and Passionfruit exfoliating mask, then the Circadia 2 part Firming Peptide Mask is applied for 45 minutes with Celluma led red light therapy to increase microcirculation. Serums are applied with a nano stamp and post facial care is applied. A remarkable transformation. Hand, Neck & foot massage included. This is a 2 hour facial
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Acne Facial
If you struggle with congestive acne of any kind, deep or surface acne, this facial is for you. First we start with a triple cleanse using salicylic and mandalic cleansers, then we exfoliate with Papaya Enzymes and Passionfruit/Caviar lime exfoliating mask. Next we spend extra time and extract all acne bacteria and comedones on the face and neck. Next we apply high frequency to kill all bacteria on the surface of the skin and use white willow bark toner to finish the job. Then we apply a detoxifying charcoal mask and activate with friction to get the last bits of bacteria out of the skin. Vitamin C serum and post facial care is applied.
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Teen Acne Express Facial
Does your teen struggle with acne and just needs to get clear? Using the Preston Acne Pros philosophy of getting clear we offer an express facial for teens. We focus on cleansing, extractions, high frequency, and a mild peel. Followed with light moisturizers and brief talk about food choices and cleansing rituals. It’s quick about 45 minutes and can help teens feel better about themselves. Teens with more severe acne, we recommend the acne facial which is a more detailed treatments for acne. Then express facials are offered every two weeks as follow up treatment to get clear.
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Sculptural Face lifting (SFL method) with Buccal (Intraoral massage)
Sculptural face lifting (SFL Method) unwinds the tensions of the face, neck, shoulders, and jaw through a series of muscle-strengthening positions to tone and tighten the face muscles. Removes and drains lymph fluids trapped within the dermis of the face and jowls..This treatment starts with a 15 minute pressure point massage followed by exfoliation and cleansing, next we begin a series of facelifting positions and intraoral Buccal massage this technique created by Yakov Gershkovich is a non surgical solution to invasive facelift procedures. Safe and effective in reducing lines and tightening the muscles of the face.
Add on therapies:
Celluma led Light Therapy
High frequency Collagen Therapy
Cryo Guasha
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Ayurvedic Abhyanga Massage
Relax the vayus of the body with this relaxing lymph and blood circulatory massage. Warm oils and mists are used with herb & castor packs for deep relaxation and healing. Great for joint pain, dry skin, arthritis, and weakness in the mind and body. Builds ojas and improves the spirit.
30-minute Herbal Body steam Bath optional to close
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Shirodhara
Shirodhara tranquilizes and stabilizes the mind, helping the mind become serene and calm. It is a form of restorative therapy for stress, anxiety, depression, and other nerve conditions within the body. A warm steady stream of herbed oil is administered over the forehead and hairline. soothing scalp and forehead massage to calm the mind.
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Bliss Therapy
lets spend the day together balancing your mind and clearing the lymph channels through a series of complimentary therapies. First we relax with a warming oleanation Abhyanga massage for 75 minutes. Then we rest with warm herbal teas and an eye pillow. After a small rest you will move to the shirodhara table where warm herb infused oils will stream onto your third eye chakra and calming points along the forehead, hairline, and scalp marma points. Next you will move into the steam tent infused with detoxifying and calming herbs where you will rest in hot herbal steam for 30 minutes. After the steam you will hydrate and rest and get ready for the day.
It’s pure bliss
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Cellulite Therapy
This treatment noticeably smooths and tightens targeted areas improving the appearance of skin texture and cellulite
therapy includes:
20 minute fascia scrubbing massage with Circadia Firming & Shaping gel
20 minute diuretic herbal cellulite reducing body steam
10 minute rest and relax
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Herbal Body Steam Bath
Detox and purify the body with a warm herbal steam. In Ayurvedic cultures, the act of steaming purifies and cleanses the body of toxins and unwanted substances stored in the skin, fat tissues, and muscles of the body. Purifying herbs are used to invigorate, induce sweat, and purgate the pores of the body. Steaming is a great stand alone treatment or can be added to any therapy. Ask about sweat packages. Great for weight loss or jump starting a seasonal cleanse.
Complimentary therapies
Cellulite leg treatment
Celluma LED light therapy for face and body
30 minute toning face massage
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Northern Style Herbal Thai Massage
Northern style Thai massage focuses on strength and flexibility working with Yoga like asana postures to open up the hip flexors and loosen the ham strings and muscles of the legs and lower back. Mild stretching in combination with steamy Thai herbal pinda balls. Great for deep muscle pain and injuries.
Add on therapies
30 minute herbal body steam to close.
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Celluma LED Light Therapy
Originally developed by NASA for astronauts who could become injured or ill on long-term space missions, low-level-light therapy is used today as a safe and natural method of treating a variety of skin and pain conditions such as acne, wrinkles, aging skin, hair regrowth, and pain. The Celluma light machine is one of the most safe, most deeply penetrating LED lights on the market.
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Ayurvedic Health Package
The Ayurvedic Health package includes an initial 2 hour consult followed by a report of findings which includes recommendations for diet, herbs, and general health for vitality and balance. also included are 4 follow up visits. with the purchase of the package you receive 1 free appointment.
Scheduling & Pricing
About….
Alexeis Filipello, The owner of Gold City Skincare & Wellness has a deep connection with herbs, food, and plants. She felt that a mini rejuvenation spa was in need in the Nevada county area that incorporated plants and herbs into the daily practice of skin and body health. With a special blend of European facelifting techniques, Holistic Aesthetics Ayurvedic herbalism, and TCM modalities, she offers unique therapies to invigorate and enliven the body and skin.
Alexeis is currently pursuing in-depth studies of Clinical Ayurveda at the California College of Ayurveda in Nevada City, is a member of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association, and holds certificates in Ayurvedic skin care and facials, Ayurvedic Herbalism, and is a certified Ayurvedic Massage therapist through the California College of Ayurveda. She also holds licenses in Aesthetics, and certifications in SFL method facelifting and Buccal Massage through the Yakov Gershkovich international school of sculptural Facelifting, and Thai Massage Therapy through Spirit Winds school of Thai massage.
Drop us a line
Location…
419 Spring St. Suite A
Nevada City, California 95959
Contact
info@goldcitywellness.com
530.557.5985