The Touch That Transforms: What Clients Truly Crave. It’s a Sadly Neglected Space

It’s Not Just the Facial—It’s the Feeling They Leave With

There’s a certain kind of magic that only happens on a Saturday.
Perhaps it’s the collective exhale of a busy week ending, or the energy of people finally giving themselves permission to pause. But for me, these past few Saturdays at Atone Skin Clinic have felt different—special. I’ve had the joy of performing one of our current most loved facials, the Glow Up and Body Balance Facial, and the experiences I’ve shared with clients have reinforced to me the importance of touch therapy.

This treatment has quickly become one of our most requested services of late. Clients who are investing in more invasive treatments like Dermapen or HIFU still crave the transformational element of touch therapy and visit us in between their more invasive treatments to have these luxe and memorable facials. It’s very evident to see the power of this type of treatment, from the depth of a client’s relaxation and joy during and post the facial and when they see their skin looking alive and radiant, it ticks all of the boxes of what a facial client is looking for, in short it transforms how our clients feel. 

The Ritual of Radiance

The Glow Up and Body Balance Facial is more than just a skincare treatment. It’s becomes an experience that fuses the clinical, results driven with the sensual, and with pure indulgence.

It begins with a sophisticated exfoliation sequence that carefully prepares the skin, lifting dullness and revealing a softer, smoother complexion underneath. Then comes the lush, deeply hydrating mask—a blanket of nourishment that soothes and replenishes. All the while, the magic of touch takes over: a slow, intuitive massage across the face, neck, shoulders and décolletage that eases tension and melts away the week’s weight.

But what truly elevates this facial into something unforgettable is the bodywork. Gentle rocking, passive stretching & grounding movements—techniques borrowed from body therapies and adapted into the treatment bed. These subtle yet powerful actions create an experience that’s not just skin-deep. It feels like your entire nervous system exhales and elevates the facial to feel like a whole-body treatment.

Clients don’t just glow when they leave—they float.

Clients love such a treatment as an oasis in a busy week, a deeply relaxing experience that gives the skin everything it is craving also. Brightness, hydration, radiance and refining. What’s not to love? The sort of things they say are…..“That was incredible.” Or, “I’ve never had anything like that before, you don’t get that anywhere else.”
They often don’t want it to end. So they do the next best thing—they purchase a package of three. Because once you’ve experienced what true touch therapy can do, you want to return to it again and again.

Creating Something Even More Special: The Deep Reset Double Enzyme Ritual

After listening to this consistent, heartfelt feedback, I knew I wanted to craft an even more indulgent version of this facial—a next-level experience designed for winter’s cocooning energy. Something to meet the moment of the cooler months, when our bodies crave warmth, our skin needs reviving, and our minds long to quieten.
Introducing: the Deep Reset Double Enzyme Ritual.

This new treatment builds on everything clients already adore about the Glow Up and Body Balance Facial—but adds deeper, richer, even more soul soothing layers.
We begin with a beautiful back massage using warm oils and pressure point therapy to unwind the nervous system. Then, the lower legs and feet are treated to a warm, aroma-filled oil massage with gentle & hot stones, melting tension in parts of the body that are often neglected.

From there, we transition into the skin treatment: a double enzyme exfoliation (can include a chemical peel based on customisation for each clients skin) to revive and refine, followed by the heated hydrating mask that clients love. Skin is infused with brightening and healing serums through sonophoresis infusion, along with re energizing LED Light Therapy to super charge those cells.

As always, we weave in luxurious massage of the shoulders, neck, face and décolletage. Every stroke and movement is intentional—designed to ground, centre and nourish not only the skin but the whole being. 

This facial is a winter wellness essential: for the stressed, the tired, the touch-deprived, and those who simply need a reset that doesn’t involve zapping, ablating, or enduring.

Where Clinical Meets Emotional

Recently, I had reason to visit a dermatologist. The contrast couldn’t have been starker.

The lights were bright, the gloves cold, the machines loud and unrelenting. No warmth. No music. No herbal tea. No feeling. It was clinical, transactional, and although it has a place in certain situations—it reminded me why Atone exists.

At Atone, we don’t do treatments that feel like punishment. We do treatments that feel like presence—that blend expert skincare with sensory care. That deliver real results, but also awaken something inside you.

Our clients don’t just leave with radiant skin—they leave with a deeper connection to themselves.

And that, to me, is why we do what we do, along with selling the best brands of skincare available in Australia and helping our clients achieve the skin they deserve. 

What Clients Are Saying

“This was like a facial and full body treatment in one.”
“I came in feeling scattered and left feeling whole.”
“I booked three more as soon as I stood up.”
“This is the only thing that’s worked for both my skin and my stress.”
“What a great way to start the weekend, no I can go home and sleep like a baby.”

The demand has been big and only growing. Saturdays have been fully booked, and more clients are asking for weekday appointments because they just can’t wait. And I love that. I love that we’re building something that makes a difference to how clients feel—not just to their skin health but to their lives.

Whether you choose the Glow Up and Body Balance Facial or the new Deep Reset

Double Enzyme Ritual (coming very soon) what you’re really doing is saying yes—to being cared for, nurtured, and made whole again.

Book your ritual now. You deserve to feel like this.

 
10 FAQs: Glow Up & Deep Reset Rituals

1. What’s the difference between the Glow Up and Deep Reset facials?
   The Glow Up is deeply relaxing with full-body balancing movements, while the Deep Reset adds indulgent back, foot, and leg massage plus a double enzyme treatment for winter skin revival.
2. Do I need to remove my clothes for the body movements or massages?
   No—treatments are performed with your comfort in mind. You'll be modestly draped and cocooned the entire time.
3. How long does each treatment go for?
   60 minutes for the Glow Up, and 75 minutes for the Deep Reset Ritual.
   
4. Can I wear makeup afterwards?
   We recommend going makeup-free to allow your skin to breathe and soak in the benefits. However mineral makeup is always fine and medical breathable makeup like Cover Recover is like a treatment makeup and SPF in one.
   
5. Are these facials suitable for sensitive skin?
   Absolutely. Each step is tailored to your skin’s needs, including gentle enzymes and healing infusions.
   
6. Will the results be immediate?
   Yes. You’ll notice radiant, plumped, glowing skin immediately after your treatment.
   
7. Can I buy a package?
   Yes—and many clients do. Packages of 2 or 3 are available and offer incredible value.
   
8. What products are used in the facial?
   Only premium cosmeceutical-grade products, selected based on your skin goals.
   
9. Is LED Light Therapy included?
   Yes in the Deep Reset & Double Enzyme Ritual and the Glow up & Body Balance doesn’t include LED but that can be offered as an upgrade.
10. Can I gift this to someone?
    Absolutely. These treatments make the most beautiful and thoughtful gift.

 
At Atone Skin Clinic, this is what we do best—care for you, clinically and emotionally.