The Art of Facial Rejuvenation with Lisa Esquivel-Clark
Your hands are central to the service you provide. For beauty and wellness professionals who want to focus more on facial massage in their continuing education, this hands-on workshop offers an intensive immersion in advanced manual technique.
Hosted at NC Massage School in Cornelius, North Carolina (near Charlotte and Lake Norman), this advanced course introduces over 20 specialized facial massage methods, emphasizing manual lifting, lymphatic flow, client contraindications, and practitioner ergonomics.
Featured Upcoming Session
Sunday, February 21, 2027
Lisa Esquivel-Clark
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST
20525 N Main St, Cornelius, NC
Additional 2026–2027 dates are scheduled below. Please review specific requirements before booking.
What Does the Course Cover?
The curriculum features more than 20 distinct facial massage protocols. Lisa’s published course outline provides an in-depth breakdown of the hands-on modalities included in the training:
Sculpting Techniques
Japanese Facial Sculpting & Lifting
Master specialized contouring and lifting motions that tone underlying muscular fascia, release facial tension patterns, and enhance microcirculation without technological devices.
Targeted Modalities
Trigger Points, Sinus & Indian Head Massage
Go beyond standard sequences by learning gentle sinus-drainage strokes, cranial acupressure release, and scalp-decompressing Indian head massage protocols.
Safety & Longevity
Contraindications & Ergonomics
Gain essential training in client screening red flags, skin sensitivities, and practitioner positioning to protect your wrists, neck, and joints while maintaining consistent touch pressure.
Meet Your Instructor: Lisa Esquivel-Clark
Lisa Esquivel-Clark • The Spa Academy USA
Lisa is a licensed esthetician, clinical educator, and the founder of The Spa Academy USA. With professional experience dating back to 2004, she brings over two decades of hands-on expertise and curriculum development to her workshops.
Her teaching philosophy bridges clinical anatomy with the intuitive touch required for luxury spa therapies, helping bodyworkers develop refined judgment alongside practical technique.
“Technology is a tool… not the treatment.”
— Lisa Esquivel-Clark, featured in Skin Inc. Magazine
Rather than relying solely on machinery, Lisa emphasizes the power of refined manual palpation to achieve lifting, circulation, and long-term tissue health.
Who Should Attend?
Designed as advanced training for licensed massage therapists, estheticians, and skin wellness professionals whose services already incorporate or plan to add specialized facial bodywork.
“My background is in [your license/modality], and I’m looking to master [learning goal]. What experience do you recommend prior to enrolling?”
Hands-On Preparation
This workshop is practical, table-based instruction rather than a lecture. Participants receive a course manual and certificate of completion upon graduation.
Contact Lisa directly at thespaacademyusa@gmail.com to confirm attendee supply lists, linens, or partner exchange details for your chosen session.
Upcoming Course Dates in Cornelius, NC
Workshops are hosted on-campus at NC Massage School, 20525 North Main Street in Cornelius, NC (convenient to Charlotte and Huntersville). Select a date below to reserve your space:
| Scheduled Date | Format & Hours | Registration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | 8 CE Hours (9 AM – 5 PM) | View Nov 1 → |
| Sunday, January 31, 2027 | 8 CE Hours (9 AM – 5 PM) | View Jan 31 → |
| Sunday, February 21, 2027 Featured Session |
8 CE Hours ($399) | Register → |
| Friday, April 9, 2027 | 8 CE Hours (9 AM – 5 PM) | View Apr 9 → |
| Friday, May 14, 2027 | 8 CE Hours (9 AM – 5 PM) | View May 14 → |
View directions on our campus location page. Licensed bodyworkers can verify state hour eligibility via the NC Board of Massage & Bodywork Therapy or explore other continuing education courses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Hands-On Skill Elevation
Make Time for Your Hands-On Skills
Refine your facial rejuvenation technique with expert feedback in a small-group, collaborative studio setting.
