Using a Body Brush Before Body Wraps

Video Transcript

"What we're going to talk about in this clip is the first step in body wrap treatment. What I'm holding in my hand is a cactus bristle body brush. What we use this for is the dry body brushing of the body. Basically, we start at the feet and we work our way up towards the heart in very light strokes. You can see, I'm not pressing hard or scratching Lizzy, I'm just gently stimulating her lymphatic system. And also, at the same time, I'm exfoliating any dead skin cells. This is a great thing to do at home as well, because it really will stimulate any weight loss. It helps with cellulite, it's wonderful. And how does it feel for you? Great. For some people it tickles, it takes a little while to get used to, but. When doing the stomach, you want to make sure your therapist follows their brush with the hand because it can be a little ticklish, and it just gives your client a sense of calmness when your hand follows. "