Celebrity Facialist Anastasia Achilleos Adds Mentoring to Her Skill Set

Ever since the global launch of her facial method at Anassa in March 2016, Anastasia Achilleos has made an annual journey from London to her native Cyprus

Celebrity Facialist Anastasia Achilleos Adds Mentoring to Her Skill Set

Ever since the global launch of her facial method at Anassa in March 2016, Anastasia Achilleos has made an annual journey from London to her native Cyprus to train and mentor the therapists who perform the treatment throughout the season. The Anastasia Achilleos Method goes beyond the usual facial, combining skincare and massage treatment with holistic emotional release. Anastasia developed her method over more than 20 years, during which she developed a devoted following among film actors and other celebrities. Now she wants to pass on what she has learned to other practitioners. The method tracks cranio-sacral rhythms using techniques from reiki therapy; by aligning the central nervous system, the therapist releases tension in the connective tissues and thereby creates a relaxed and youthful feeling and appearance. Anastasia trains the therapists in techniques such as extraction, masking, lifting and sculpting, lymphatic drainage, and deep muscular release. As each treatment is bespoke, she offers mentorship to the therapists on their capacity to evaluate physical and emotional strain and to choose the appropriate therapeutic techniques as well as the optimal combination of organic plant extracts and essential oils for the treatment. The recipient lies on a calming water-filled matt during the treatment. The entire face is attended to, leading to reduction in eye fatigue, relief of sinus pressure, relaxation of the jaw, and rejuvenation of the skin. Most notable, though, is the relaxed state of body and spirit that persists after this unique treatment.