Functional Flow Facial Fusion™

All the Tools + All the Techniques

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4-day Hands-on workshop
Optimize results with a "fusion" of multiple modalities  and tools.  
Professionals only
Available to Licensed Estheticians, Massage Therapists & Acupuncturists
Certification | 22 CE Hours
Students will receive certification, plus 22 CE Hours where applicable.
Functional Flow Facial Fusion™ seamlessly blends multiples modalities, techniques and tools to optimize the inner function of the skin.  

  • Thai Herbal Poultice
  • Gua Sha (multiple tools)
  • The Lymphatic Brush
  • Connective Tissue Manipulation

Rooted in the science of skin and tissue health, this treatment combines lymphatic drainage, connective tissue manipulation, and tension release techniques to support healthy fluid movement, optimize cellular and metabolic function, and create both immediate visible improvements and lasting structural change.

We honor the healing traditions of Chinese and Thai Medicine, as well as the foundational role of the lymphatic system in cellular renewal, immune function, and overall skin vitality. Therapeutic heat is incorporated to release tension, soften connective tissue restrictions, and prepare the tissue for deeper transformation.

IMMEDIATE RESULTS FOR LONG-TERM CHANGE

Enjoy immediately visible improvements in the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, dark circles, puffiness, and sagging skin through a strategic blend of facial massage modalities that support lymphatic drainage, release deep-seated tension, improve tissue function, and enhance the delivery of nutrients essential for healthy skin renewal and long-term vitality.

No single technique can address every need and the complexity in the underlying structures. By listening, observing, and responding to how the skin changes in real time, we can adapt accordingly and create a custom routine that caters to the individual needs and concerns of our clients. 

Everything is connected. Each movement dictates the next as the tissues respond, release, and reorganize. Proper sequencing supports the skin’s natural function and encourages lasting visible and cumulative change

Functional Flow Facial Fusion™ achieves immediately noticeable results in the appearance of fine lines, deep wrinkles, dark circles, puffy eyes and sagging skin by combining a unique blend of facial massage modalities that clear noxious accumulation, release deep-seeded tension and promote the free flow of vital nutrients to feed the skin and re-pattern the way it ages.

By increasing movement through massage and restoring inner mobility, the skin is able to naturally clear deleterious obstructions that lead to acne, rosacea, puffiness, dark circles and sensitivities. Igniting this natural healing power, the skin flourishes, develops a fresh healthy glow that radiates from within and results in long term benefits.
  • Renew facial contour; tone, firm and lift sagging skin
  • Minimize fine lines and soften deep wrinkles
  • Reduce inflammation, puffiness and dark circles
  • Diminish blemishes, redness and skin sensitivities
  • Brighten the complexion, create healthy radiant glow
  • Stimulate cell activity; production of collagen & elastin
  • Relieve tension, reduce pain
  • Regenerate facial tissue; restore vitality
  • Enhances the skin’s ability to “breath”
  • Feed skin & increase ability to absorb vital nutrients
  • Purify tissue, free accumulation of waste
  • Promotes muscle contraction, oxygenates skin
  • Soothes and vents the channel system
  • Regulates the free flow of qi and blood
  • Harmonizes yin and yang
  • Combat tech neck and muscle tension
Course overview
4-day LIVE Workshop
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Dates: January 3-6, 2027; Sun-Wed (9-6pm)
Location: CJB Spa & Wellness | NYC
160 Broadway, New York, NY 10038

Educator: Cecily Braden
Cost: US$2,500 (click enroll for payment plans) 
Includes: CJB Nephrite Pro + The Lymphatic Brush Combo.
 
All in-class training materials, including a full color training manual + CJB Spa Directory Listing.

Please email training@cecilybraden.com with questions. 
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Functional Flow Facial Fusion™ is a “technique based” facial therapy that owes its success to Cecily Braden’s time proven formula of combining a series of specialized techniques with different tools and varied pressure to achieve a precise benefit.

All the Techniques + All the Tools
  • CJB Thai Herbal Poultice
  • The Lymphatic Brush
  • CJB Gua Sha Stones
  • CJB Sculpting Spoons
  • CJB Gemstone Mushrooms
  • CJB Jade Comb
  • CJB Textured Beauty Rollers
Function Focused Techniques

CJB Functional Flow Facial Fusion™ Agenda

Functional Flow Facial Fusion™ is a “technique based” facial therapy that owes its success to Cecily Braden’s time proven formula of combining a series of specialized techniques with different tools and varied pressure to achieve a precise benefit.

No single technique can address every need and the complexity in the underlying structures. By listening, observing, and responding to how the skin changes in real time, we can adapt accordingly and create a custom routine that caters to the individual needs and concerns of our clients. Everything is connected. Each movement dictates the next as the tissues respond, release, and reorganize. Proper sequencing supports the skin’s natural function and encourages lasting visible and cumulative change.
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Day 1:
Theory + Hand-on
Thai Herbal Poultice

The Thai Herbal Poultice Facial Massage is a holistic facial therapy that focuses on the shoulders, neck, face & crown and incorporates 4 massage modalities based on the healing traditions of Thailand. 
You will learn variety of specialized techniques specially developed to work with the facial muscle muscles and delicate eye area, along with an Eastern blend of acupressure, lymphatic drainage and our signature Thai Wai Aromatherapy Sculpting Massage. 
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Day 2:
Theory + Hands on
Gua Sha | CJB Pro Nephrite

Gua sha and Lymphatic Drainage are often paired together and/or one confused as the other. As complementary therapies, we delve into the cultural significance, along with the similarities and differences to dispel the myths and understand how these two equally effective modalities work synergistically together and learn techniques specific to each. 
Understanding the critical role they independently and interdependently play in restoring the inner mobility within the underlying sanctum of the skin is an essential component in achieving your clients skincare goals.
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Day 3: 
Theory + Hands-on
The Lymphatic Brush

The Lymphatic Brush by Cecily Braden is the first and only globally patented design that provides an easy, ergonomic and effective way to incorporate lymphatic drainage into your professional treatments.  

You will learn specific lymphatic drainage techniques and facial zone sequences to achieve immediately noticeable results in reducing puffiness, dark circles, clearing acne, rosacea and hyperpigmentation. 

Additional focus areas include fine lines and deep wrinkles.
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Day 4:
Final Review + Practice
All Tools + All Techniques

We dedicate the last day to a full-course review and hands-on practice to help you become more fluid in your movements, so you can seamlessly fuse together the techniques with a variety of tools to achieve your treatment goals. 

Each movement dictates the next and the effectiveness is dependent on being able to recognize and adjust to the immediate changes and present needs of the skin as you work. 

Client Care:
Self-care Tutorials

We've done the work for you! You will have access to our online self-care tutorials to help you guide your clients through an effective home care routine that supports their professional treatments goals and creates client loyalty. 
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Meet the instructorS

Cecily Braden Academy of Professionals

Cecily J Braden
Founder
Cecily J. Braden, the founder of Cecily Braden Spa & Wellness, has been a recognized leader and innovator in the field of holistic skincare therapy and training for more than 26 years. A licensed esthetician and professional educator, she has spent her career studying, developing and teaching effective global spa therapies, including her popular Gua Sha Facial Fusion and Thai Herbal Poultice Facial Massage therapies. 

Long recognized for the effectiveness of her teaching methods and the comprehensiveness of her courses, Cecily was recently named American Spa Magazine’s “Educator and Trainer of the Year” and one of Dermascope Magazine’s Top 45 Estheticians in the U.S.
Kristin Shaw
CJB Educator | East Coast
Since 1994, Kristin’s massage career has taken her from chiropractor offices and gyms to traveling worldwide with touring musicians as well as working in some of the most prestigious hotel spas in NYC.

She later gained invaluable experience as a Corporate Spa Director where she developed spas from the ground up, led the creative direction, and provided training for spa teams. It was in this role where she discovered the importance of and the passion for education. She maintains her private practice, Ayatana Massage, in NYC and NJ.