wo nang erent AE eg ee eR Mera! ot mit natin hd ChE BAER? So printers treet sac! err mepretveeer Amar rt kere amnesty re Defying Time | nae a simple, painless procedure that reverses the most profound aspect of facial aging - that sagging, tired look that begins with middle age? Even better: Imagine that this proce- dure is really affordable. Only in your dreams? AFit Face is a Younger Looking Face. Le he concept is simple: exercise your facial mus- ‘cles and you'll look younger | and you'll look better. ' “Five years ago we began with an idea based on the obvious benefits ‘associated with physical fitness,” states Gisele Rasmussen, co-owner of Facial Fitness Centres, a North Shore salon that spectalizes in. ' facial age reversal, through cadvanced « - facial —_ toning techniques. Taking ‘that idea’ : . and turning it into a reality took _ tremendous time and effort, but the results have been worth it.” _ Rasmussen — commissioned B.C. Research, one ' of Canada’s “leading research institutes, to develop technology that.would allow safe, but effective exercising of facial » museles, This resulted in the ~ ’ advanced Facial Fitness facial toning units. Explains Gisele: “It makes your face look younger the way working out at a gym makes your body Gisele Rasmussen, 44, President, Facial Fitness Centres: “Why not look as good as we can for as long as we can?” Facial Fitness celebrates 5th year helping clients to turn back the clock look younger, ‘There are over 70 Individaal museles: In the fyee, Many are so (ny, however, that you can't acess them yourself, Instead, mild electrical energy (ransmitted by our advanced faclal toning units Improves the structure of the face by exercising nuseles individually.” To do this, a wand is moved softly over the surface of the face, stimulating individual muscles, As the muscles fone, they shorten (as do ali body muscles), and as they shorten, they expand, creating a firm, youthful look. enough (0 get cosmetle surgery? Why not look as good as you can for as long 0s you cin? ‘Phat’s what Facial Fitness Is all about,” There's also a significant segment of the population that is simply too squeamish for cosmetic surgery, Explains Gisele: “Many of our clients, for thelr own personal reasons, won't ever choose cosmetic surgery, Faclal Fitness, with its holistic approach to facial improvement, iss a natural alternative choice for them.” - Do we have to wait years and years until we look bad enough for cosmetic surgery? Client Dawn Pendlebury, 42: Facial Fitness process helps clients in their 40s look 10 years younger and regain a fresh, more youthful appear- ance, * Anything Wrong With Cosmetic Surgery? Gi contrary to what you might think, has no problems whatsoever with cosmetic surgery. “I think cosmetic surgery offers profound benefits for those who seek a surgical solution to their facial improvement needs. In fact, quite a few of our clients have had cosmetic surgery and are coming to Facial Fitness to maintain their improved look,” says Gisele “However, what about all those years BEFORE cosmetic surgery? Do you have to wail years and years until you think you look bad Take Your Face To The Gym A S the before-and-after photographs indicate, the Facial Fitness look exudes health and radiance provides a powerful antidote for the tired, drooping look that comes to all of us in middle age. Explains Gisele: “Your face is just like the rest of your body - tissue held up by muscies. As we age, gravity continually tugs our facial muscles downward (along with the muscles in the rest of the body) until we begin to develop that tired, flaccid look of middle age. The solution for our saggy bodies is a regular exercise pro- gram at the gym. Now, Facial Fitness can provide that solu- tion for the face as well. And the results are very similar to a exercise program at the gym. and - tae pte : ee caren ie ee) . vtue re Sunday, May 26, 1007 Nor Shore News + 18 Soothing, relaxing and effective: Advanced facial toning technology exercises Advertising Feature and tones facial muscles, creating a firm, youthful look. The overall improved look is. one of firmness, freshness and: ‘vitality. Eyes widen as the surrounding muscles are. firmed, The cheek and mouth area firms, with a resulting improvement’. in overall appearance” Ongoing And Affordable — ike going to the gym to L maintain a fit body, Facial Fitness clients make regular Before and After, client Rhona Karbusicky, 53, Advanced facial toning helps clients in their 50s ° reverse the tired look that comes with middle age. visits to the salon to keep looking their best. “Our program is ongoing,” says Gisele “but so is getting your hair done, getting Facials, and maintaining a wardrobe. Facial Fitness is simply a new, powerful ally in your ongoing personal beauly program.” Clients usually begin their pro- gram with a treatment regime consisting of once-a-week treaiments for three months. ‘The treatment. schedule then spreads out to meet the individual client’s facial improvement . needs and budget, “ Five Years of Service” s she looks. back over Facial Fitness Centres’ first, five years, Gisele is- pleased with the company’s growth and success, “It was a: real challenge when we began five years ago, says Gisele | “and that makes our success today-so heartening, » We now ‘have 7 employees and a large, "growing client base, mostly as * a result of referrals’ from satisfied clients. A free consultation and sample treatment is available. For further information please contact: FACIAL! FITNESS | 7 ~- 1480 Marine Drive North Vancouver 988-7754 i