“Roses are beautiful but have you ever seen the wildflower?”
At Balanced Thistle, we had the wild idea that health and beauty are the same thing. Beauty care should be GOOD for you. Try it.
Our Signature Gua Sha Facial
Girl, if you haven’t tried Gua Sha, it’s definitely time for you to experience the best Gua Sha facial in Fort Collins and Northern Colorado.
Gua Sha is a traditional Chinese Medicine technique that involves “scraping” of the skin using various tools, often a flat jade stone. While it is traditionally used for a myriad of reasons, Gua Sha in the cosmetic world has only recently become famous. Gua Sha moves and drains lymph, soothes irritated skin, helps penetrate product, eases muscle tension, and is absolutely blissful. The Balanced Thistle Team has unparalleled training in gua-sha having studied under multiple Chinese Medicine doctors from around the world. Unlike invasive treatments, Gua Sha offers a holistic, non-toxic way to sculpt and lift your skin while deeply relaxing your facial muscles. Pair this incredible technique with custom-for-you Chinese herbal skin care that smells and feels innnncredible and you’ll leave with that gua-sha glow you’ll never want to lose!
30 minutes- cleanse, moisturize, gua sha
60 minutes- cleanse, mask, exfoliate, steam, serum, and gua sha of course!
75 minutes- add on dermaplane for added exfoliation
Our Specialty Sculpting Facial
If you’ve ever had a really great massage, you know it’s amazing. Our facial sculpting targets all the tension in your face you didn’t even realize you have- it lifts, tones, boosts circulation, penetrates product, and zens you out all while prepping you to stroll out of the office with an extra pep of confidence in your step. No, really- wait until you see the difference! Plus, did we mention that it feels absolutely A-MAY-ZIIIING?! You can see and feel the difference immediately and the results are sure to impress you. If you’re looking for a powerful yet gentle alternative to Botox or fillers, this facial provides results without needles or downtime. It’ll be the best hour(ish) of your week!
Whether you're looking for a quick lift or a complete relaxing experience, our expert team in Fort Collins and Northern Colorado will have you feeling rejuvenated and confident.
75 minutes- cleanse, sculpt out (exterior muscle), moisturize
90 minutes- cleanse, sculpt out, sculpt in (intra-oral), moisturize: COMING SOON!
Our Unique Cupping Facial
We’ve done it again! Balanced Thistle is proud to be the first to offer a Unique Cupping Facial in Fort Collins, combining Traditional Chinese Medicine cupping techniques to enhance blood circulation and detoxify your skin. Rooted in the principles and theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine, cupping is utilized to move Qi and blood, blood circulation, move lymph, and blissfully relax tension to sculpt, detoxify, and zen out the facial tissues. Unlike fillers or chemical treatments, cupping stimulates the skin’s own healing processes, offering a safe and effective alternative to invasive anti-aging procedures. Enjoy all the traditional steps of a classic facial including cleanse, steam, mask, and serum but add on 30 minutes of expertly performed facial cupping for an experience you’ll want to repeat again and again!
30 minutes- cleanse, moisturize, facial cupping
60 minutes- cleanse, mask, exfoliate, steam, serum, and facial cupping of course!
75 minutes- add on dermaplane for added exfoliation