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Introducing Fountain of Life – High-Performance Antioxidants

Fountain of Life: Super-charged antioxidants made from Norwegian spruce extract for a healthier lifestyle.

Fountain of Life – The Additive to Added Life

Look healthier. Feel healthier. Golden Touch Medispa is proud to announce we now carry Fountain of Life, high-performance antioxidants that stimulate your body’s metabolism and revitalize its regeneration capabilities. Created by Opulence Global, Canada’s fashion house and designer, this extract is aimed at improving life for Canadians and everyone abroad. This is the first of its kind in Toronto, found exclusively in the lavish Yorkville district at Golden Touch Medispa.

Made from pure Norwegian spruce extract, Fountain of Life gives you a super dose of antioxidants to fuel your body’s ability to fight off infections and viruses, improve skin quality, and contribute to weight loss*. Here are the ways it contributes to better health:

ANTIOXIDANTS
Lignans are proving to offer incredible benefits to our health as it improves our chances for a healthier cardiovascular system, increase our levels of protection against cancer, and diabetes.

ANTI-MICROBIAL
The extract from the Norwegian Spruce has proven to be effective against many pathogens to allow a safe, natural preservative in formulations.

From Opulence Global, Canada’s dedicated fashion house and designer.

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY
Lignans have shown anti-inflammatory properties that can impact arthritis and chronic inflammatory conditions that lead to cardiovascular issues.

This significant and elegant extract is available in Golden Touch Medispa’s Toronto location inside the Yorkville District at Bay and Cumberland, steps from the Bay Station on the TTC. It makes a great additional to anyone’s holiday gift list. Surprise someone you love with long-lasting health benefits and improved lifestyle and buy a bottle today.

Stay tuned to our blog Beyond Beauty as our resident health fanatic, Sean, takes the extract for a ride with fantastic results.

Beyond Beauty – The Evolution of Self, or, “An Ode to Mental Health”

Sean Mitchell
Advisor, Operations & Branding

Hi! It’s been a while. Truth is I’ve been out slaying a lot of fantastic beasts that took me away from the interwebz and, unfortunately, this blog. However, I’m happy to report that I’ll be back starting next week.

I’ve embarked on my own personal mental health journey of self-discovery and it’s been extremely fruitful to say the least. However, it’s not just me experiencing significant and willful change. Golden Touch Medispa has gone through a few changes itself as well. We’ve changed, no, upgraded, our approach on a lot of aspects of service and I’ll be here to tell you about it.

Please excuse us while we go through some growing spurts and shifts in the next short while. It’s for your benefit (ours too!) so it’ll all be worth it in the end. Hopefully you’ll join us for the ride and experience fulfilling growth and realization as much as we are!

Cathy has introduced a ton of new products and services and I’m super excited to share them with you and how they have affected me and my own concept of self-perception. That will come in the following weeks.

On that note, if you are a frequent customer of Golden Touch Medispa then you’ll know the excitement and dedication we give in making sure you have a life that’s optimal under your terms. Golden Touch makes it happen.

So let’s begin this revitalization together. I’d be happy to see you join.

Sean
Sean is chief advisor of branding and operations for Golden Touch Medispa. Read Beyond Beauty weekly as Sean takes us along a path of a unique perspective into the things that most people accept as beauty.

Beauty Unleashed - Boho Summer Style 2017

Beauty Unleashed – Summer Style 2017

Cathy Lavasani
Beauty Unleashed
Founder of Golden Touch Medispa

Summer is about flaunting yourself in vibrant colours along with a style to complement your personality. This article takes a look at my impressions for what could be your own unique style for the 2017 summer season including Boho style clothing.

You’ve seen articles online pushing specific colours and styles for the summer, often at their own sense of style. That’s fine—there are legitimate influencers out there that do have a sense of style. But that’s all fine and dandy; what it’s lacking is a personal touch. And that’s what I’m here to do for you.

“Style is all about expressing your inner flair and not so much what the beauty industry or society tells you”

There was an article on Yahoo! back in early May talking about suggested summer styles. I don’t have the link to the article at the moment however it said the summer of 2017 was full of Boho style clothing. When you think Boho you think of the Sixties’ era where flowy, peasant-style clothes like tunics with a ruffled linen fabric and shoulder-exposed motif populated the time. I do agree with this.

In these warm temperatures the last thing we need is to have tight clothes so as to prevent our bodies from breathing and essentially create a furnace of epic proportions. The more flowy the better if you ask me.

Before we get into my suggestions for summer style, it’s important to remember that style is all about expressing your inner flair and not so much what the beauty industry or society tells you. Finding find that special niche within you and expressing it accordingly is the optimal thing you should be achieving, fashion bloggers be damned.

One thing I’ve said I like is colour, bright, vibrant colour. I’m talking hot pinks and vivacious greens and soothing yet electric blues. And in some instances it’s okay to explore the mulled colours from decades past, particularly the creamy colours of the 70s. That said, let’s explore some styles I think are the best way to assemble your look for this season.

Tops and Blouses

I personally like bright colours. Some have said the metallic look is “in” at the moment, and I cannot fathom why. Summer is about bright colours, waking up from a sleepy slumber of dullness as exhibited in the winter months.

Boxy Woven Yellow Top from Forever 21

Forever 21 Boxy Woven Yellow Top

There’s a cute but nostalgic yellow top at Forever 21 that screams character. It’s dressy enough to be worn on its own or under a nice blazer for those important meetings without needing to sweat up a storm.

Speaking of Forever21, and who doesn’t wish they were forever the age of 21, there’s a cute satin top in a mauve colour that caught my eye.

Forever 21 Crinkled Satin Top

This crinkled satin top looks incredible and screams chic. The low-cut neckline satin blouse from Forever 21 creates enough of a sensual touch without breaking any barriers of decency.

Forever 21 Crinkled Satin Top.

The crinkled satin means that it doesn’t require much in the way of ironing (although you probably should just to save embarrassment of unmistakable wrinkles) so it’s easy care for you.

Maison Simons Linen Tunic

Above I mentioned Boho style. What’s Boho without a long, flowing tunic? Tunics give space for the summer breeze to whisp its way through your body and provide relief from the warm air.

Chic Boho-like tunic to commemorate the warm summer weather.

Maison Simons in Square One in Mississauga has this cute linen tunic that goes with any sort of arrangement. Light, soft, and flowy, it goes well with a long skirt to amplify the look.

Pants/Leggings

The Boho look extends to that below the belt, and what better way than with colourful and/or loose pairs to complement you.

Old Navy Pixie Ankle Pant

I just love the colour of these pants.The red catches the eye as was the norm of style decades ago when the Boho style was a regular sight.

Old Navy Angle Pants.

From Old Navy, there’s a cute rolled oat colour with a semi-shiny lustre so it would pair well with a shiny top, like a satiny tank or sleeveless blouse.

BCBGMAXAZRIA Tapestry-Print Pants

To relive the 60s you need to indulge in the style. In particular that means taking advantage of the loose pants that went along with it.

BCBGMAXAZRIA Tapestry Pants. A great nod to the Boho style.

These awesome looking pants from BCBGMAXAZRIA are a perfect way to exemplify the Boho style while still staying modern. Plus the colour of these particular pants are incredible. I might go out and buy a pair myself.

Accessories

The Boho style dictates eccentric accessories to complete the ensemble. Hats and chokers are among my picks for amplifying a summer Boho style.

COLLECTION 18 Hat

A well-brimmed hat is an ideal way to block out the sun’s rays on your cute face while still remaining stylish.

An adorable hat from COLLECTION 18.

This hat from COLLECTION 18, found Hudson’s Bay, is one of my favourite ways to give an added push to your already-excellent style. (Just don’t use it to hide the fabulous cut and style you got from Golden Touch too).

Maison Simons Leather and Lace Choker Set

And, lastly, chokers add a beautiful finishing touch, like the one I spotted at Maison Simons. A package of two, the leather and lace (brings back memories of the song by Don Henley and Stevie Nicks, doesn’t it?). Chokers give a sultry visage to your neckline, and really do wonders to improve the sexiness of any wardrobe it’s a part of.

For your hair, I can definitely lend a hand, especially if you want your ‘do to do more for you.

Remember, at the end of the day (I hate that expression but it’s so relevant right now) we have to be comfortable with who we are. Your style is ultimately unique, and that should be the number one factor when considering how you want to compile your look for the season and beyond.

It’s all about exemplifying you, your character, and your own unique style and grace. That means embracing our own style and even going so far as to add bits and pieces from external sources be it beauty influencers, seasonal trends or other fads that so happen to be the thing at the moment. That’s okay. But it’s when you base your entire appearance on what others are saying you should be wearing/doing that it gets dangerous and you lose sight of who you are.

It’s my goal to help you find your beautiful, regardless of what others think. If you want a compassionate, judgement-free approach to your style, then I am the woman to talk to.

With love,

Cathy

With contributions from Sean Mitchell

***DISCLAIMER: I am not affiliated with any of the above retailers. The links to the corresponding product pages are there for your leisure and convenience and in no way do I profit from you purchasing from them.***

Beyond Beauty – The Depth of Confidence

Beauty is skin deep, but confidence penetrates to the heart.

Sean Mitchell
Advisor, Operations & Branding

Hello everyone!

It’s been a while since I last wrote a post. A lot has happened in my life lately, but that’s for another time.

The purpose of my posts centres around the dynamics of confidence and society’s unfettered obsession with appearance and beauty, largely because the same dynamics affected me as a child right up until three years ago, in 2014, when I announced the end of a depression that lasted for over 25 years of my life with almost near-fatal parameters.

My daughter had her ballet recital early June. She had to do five sessions over a three-day period. For a five-year-old, that’s no easy feat. But she did it nonetheless and I’m extraordinarily proud of her.

During the routine, one thing of note was the smiles seemingly frozen on the faces of the ballet dancers in particular. They’re taught to smile to the audience regardless of personal circumstances, creating a ruse of plausible contentment and confidence on the surface.

We were told halfway through the recital that my daughter was selected to present flowers to one of her teachers, and unbeknownst to us she was also to be given a medal for outstanding potential. Me and the missus were floored but incredibly honoured.

On her last show, the closing ceremony was underway and my daughter went on stage to present the flowers. I waited backstage and paced back and forth like any nervous parent would do, accolades being received notwithstanding.

While I was waiting I saw one of the dancers walk by. She had a smile on her face, but she seemed nervous. It got me thinking. We expect people who perform in public to constantly maintain a happy, smiley demeanour. But underneath it all, are they really?

On the surface she looked lavishly beautiful, broadcasting an air of confidence that only few could ever imagine to have. Yet I got thinking about how her internal sentiments must have been acting. She could have been extraordinarily nervous, or suffering through a well-hidden anxiety attack waiting to happen but kept it concealed pretty well.

What we broadcast on the surface is and can be completely different from what’s underneath. We only need to look at Robin Williams as an example of someone who practices contentment and happiness on their face but does not dare let the internal quagmire reveal itself in any fashion or form. And that’s sad.

A lot of people tend to focus too much on what’s visually beautiful rather than the whole picture. People with confidence will tell you that beauty is only skin deep, but confidence goes straight to the heart.

Beauty aids do help, absolutely, but we have to live with what’s underneath. If you aren’t happy with what you see in the mirror before the mascara or blush is applied, then how can you dare to feel comfortable with knowing you’re essentially displaying a façade of fake beauty?

A person’s true beauty goes beyond what’s on their face. It has to resonate in the heart and work itself outward.

That, my friends, is the best kind of beauty.

à la prochaine!

— Sean

Room for Rent Downtown Toronto

We have a great room for rent in downtown Toronto available for anyone looking to begin their own practice.

Specs
– Approx. 10’x11′ square feet
– access to lobby and front desk/reception
– Affordable rates (negotiable)
– Ideal for any massage therapist, chiropractor, doctor or cosmetician

Location
– 1240 Bay Street, suite 403, Toronto.
– SW corner of Bay and Cumberland.
– Accessible from Bay TTC subway station on Bloor-Danforth line.

Parking
– There is parking available across the street at the Green P Parking along Yorkville.

Pictures
Here are shots of the room itself, the lobby and front desk. You’ll notice a cool, ambient colour that gives it a relaxing atmosphere for any type of business.

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Front lobby contains chairs and reading materials for any waiting party.

Front reception provides space for POSs and marketing materials.

If interested please contact Cathy at (416) 508-4243 or email bookings@goldentouchmedispa.com.

For the Love of NLAL: A Love Story of Near Laser Assisted Lipolysis

Beyond Beauty – For the Love of NLAL

Sean Mitchell, CHRL
Business Advisor, Branding & Operations
@RealSeanatello

NLAL Lipo, or Near Laser Assisted Lipolysis, is a revolutionary way to initiate safe weight loss. Golden Touch’s acquisition of this equipment makes it such a fine way to do so and in the comfort of a friendly and non-judgemental environment, and Sean is about to tell you of his adventures with it.

I have a new love.

It’s called NLAL.

Whenever a business acquires new equipment, especially if it’s being offered as a service, it’s normal for staff to have first dibs at it so they’re familiar with its functionality and can also demonstrate results should any curious customer inquire.

Fortunately, I’ve taken it upon myself to try out our NLAL, or Near Laser Assisted Lipolysis, equipment, so I’m now in the position to tell you about my undying affection for this stellar weight loss machinery.

At first glance it looks like a heart monitor machine, minus the anxiety that comes with heart monitoring machines. It sits nicely on a wheeled tray, and its eight diodes sitting comfortably next to it. All of them look like rectangular half-a-centimetre-thick piece of white plastic with what look to be green fragments of someone’s old 90’s computer motherboard. But that’s nothing to be worried about.

You know what, calling it NLAL sounds boring. Since I love this thing so much, I think that I will call it Nelly just to give it a bit of character. Yes, I like that.

Continuing on, the machine and its pedestal rest against a violet-coloured wall with a vertical rectangular window that looks out into the alley beside us. But there will not be any peeping from onlookers in the building next door, for the white blinds are turned in such a way that no one above can look down on your content body as the soft lasers do their business inside, eliciting a soft, ambient glow

The machine more or less looks harmless, despite the amount of power it holds within each of its nodes.

I got a friendly yet ecstatic phone call from Cathy a day or two after she acquired the machine, urging me to come down to test it so we can promote it to our customers. Of course I took the offer to go down. Who wouldn’t want a test run with some fancy weight loss machinery? I finished my cookie and went to go see her.

The cool and calm room gives an ambient feel, amplifying the experience of body therapy.

I wandered into the medispa at 1240 Bay Street near the heart of Yorkville one fine day and Cathy greeted me as she usually does in her friendly demeanour. She guides me to the room where the procedure is done, and instructs me to remove my upper body clothing and proceeds to take loose measurements. She issues for me to lay down on my back on an elevated doctor’s bed that’s a good 4 feet off the floor and proceeds to take Nelly’s eight diodes and places them strategically across my midsection, the part that I deemed the most worth to receive the coveted laser work.

Cathy motions for me to lay quietly and take a deep breath, reassuring me that I won’t feel a thing once it’s turned on.

Cathy steps over to the trolley shelf-thing where Nelly’s rather time-trapped coloured body sits. (Yes, it looks like it came from the 70s with its unique pea soup colour. But that shouldn’t detract from the quality of the machine).

She turns a few knobs and then sets the timer to 35 minutes, giving me enough time to sit there and relax while it does its work. Before the machine starts I’m given a pair of dark glasses to shield my eyes from any beam that may sneak out the side of the nodes once they’re functioning.

I put them on. Luckily I brought my iPod with me and turn on some soothing tunes to help me pass the time while the process is occurring. The machine starts up and I can see the red lasers become more luminescent as they increase in power, yet I feel nothing. That’s the beauty of this equipment: although it’s a laser, it’s at such a low frequency that it leaves no sensation or mark on your skin or damage to nerves.

Cathy turns off the lights and closes the door. The room is rather dim; I prefer the lights to be off and let the natural daylight be the source of light in the room. It gives off an ambient feel to it. The violet colour of the walls makes it an incredibly relaxing affair. The machine makes a soft whirring sound, so it drowns out any foreign noise that may drift in from the other patrons or professionals who share our floor.

By the time the timer is up I’m in a near slumber, so I suddenly jolt awake when Cathy gently comes in and flicks on the light to let me know it’s done. She measures me and indicates I had lost about a full centimetre within the 35 minutes of the procedure.

Amused and feeling somewhat confident (ok, a lot confident!) I get dressed and realize that this equipment is utterly astounding. People will absolutely love how easy it is to lose weight without resorting to ineffective dieting schemes or intense exercise runs.

More effective than VersaSlim, the beautiful thing about the NLAL is that it works really fast. When you have eight nodes working their magic all at once, it’s no surprise that you’d expect to witness some changes right from the get-go. I’ve used it and the experience has been great.

I have lost about a good inch in all, but I haven’t really gone that often or as frequently as I’d like to, so my results are somewhat subpar. Keep in mind that I get it done maybe once every three weeks if not longer. For optimal results you have to go at least twice a week if not more at 30 minutes minimum per session.

What’s neat about it is that you can actually target the areas where you want the fat loss to take place. If you want it by your thighs, the diodes can be placed there. Maybe you want a combination of the upper legs and abdomen. That can be done too. It’s a very flexible service and can net you big results the more you use it.

Residual Fat Burning

Even when you’re done with the laser session itself, it still keeps working on your body long after the laser stops beaming. Almost like exercising without moving a muscle, the fat continues to be released into the bloodstream after for a few hours.

No Markings or Tissue Damage

Another benefit is that there’re no markings on the skin or damage to tissue or blood cells. It’s a low enough frequency that all it does is cause cells in your bloodstream to become supple enough to release the fat content so that it passes through your body without absorption into the blood again.

I love the NLAL equipment and certainly will be returning for more frequent sessions. I certainly recommend you do the same.
Golden Touch sometimes has deals on some well-known deal sites for laser lipo services. If you’re cautious about it, then by all means buy a voucher that gives you a few sessions at a reduced rate to ensure this is right for you.

I know it’s right for me. Come give it a try. If after a few sessions your friends say you don’t look the same as you used to, tell them thank you.

Sean Mitchell, CHRL, is a business advisor of branding and operations at Golden Touch Medispa and author of Beyond Beauty, a blog on his adventures about self-discovery and amplifying one’s own inner beauty. Follow him on Twitter at @RealSeanatello

Cathy at 97 Scollard – New Name, New Location

Cathy at 97 Scollard—new name, new location, same great service.

We may have moved and changed our name but we’re still the same.

For the last 7 years our clients knew us as Cathy at 97 Scollard, and we made a commitment to serve our clients the best way possible.

In 2015, due to a sudden landlord change, we had to move. The new landlord did not want any mention of 97 Scollard in our name, so we had to change it as well. This caused a lot of confusion for our regular clients and unfortunately the confusion left a few frustrated.

But now we’re known as Golden Touch Medispa and our original commitment still stands. We’re located conveniently at 1240 Bay Street, Suite 403, right beside the Bay subway station.

Come by and relive the excellent quality you once knew, like:

Exquisite hair design
Rejuvenating aesthetics
Invigorating spa treatment, and
Life-changing laser cosmetics.

There won’t be any further confusion on our behalf, we promise. If anything does happen, you can rest assured we’ll make sure you are aware. You can count on us.

We’d love to see you again.

Cathy & Sean

Beyond Beauty – This Dad Nailed It

My daughter was sick in early March. That morning, she said she wanted to do something. So I painted her toenails.

Sometimes you just have to give it your best even if you don’t know a thing about what you’re about to do.

I painted my daughter’s toenails. Not a bad start for a newbie.

I’m a dad to an extremely beautiful and wonderful almost-4-year-old girl. Yes, I’m prejudice. But hey, aren’t all parents?

I’ve had to learn a lot over the last few years with relation to the whole daddy-daughter dynamic. She’s into dolls, loves colouring and has a unique interest in the planets that mimics that of mine. She’s an affectionate little individual who spares no hugs when you’re on her good side. Fortunately, that’s where I stand at the moment so I’m good until we hit the teenage years.

One thing, though, is that my daughter is more–how can I put it–glamourous than I am and loves all things cosmetic. I remember one day in particular that completely caused me to delve into the realm of make-up unbeknownst to me.

This is my first time, though I can guarantee that it won’t be my last.

So after she asked me to paint her toenails, she got really excited and started bouncing up and down, saying, “Daddy, I want my toenails painted!”

Fervently stomping around, she insisted it be done. I sighed. This wasn’t going to be something that just whimsically comes out of her mouth and quickly dissipates afterwards. No, she kept going on and on about it. There was no escaping this. I took a sip from my Starbucks coffee mug. She looked at me with these determined eyes that I just couldn’t resist even with the most fortified resistance.

I took the bottle of sparkly toenail polish and gazed at the label on the side: “Safe for children,” it said. Ok, that’s fine by me. I unscrew the lid and dab the brush into the colourful serum before applying it to my first fingered victim.

I’ve seen being it done before, so my knowledge of the task wasn’t completely foreign, and my stubbornness and determination preventing me from quitting.

I swathed the first teeny fingernail with the colourful goo. I look down and with a gasp of delight I see that the paint landed on the nail more than her finger! Joyous, I moved on to the next finger. Each brush stroke got easier, with the occasional one generating a giggle from my daughter in which she would regularly exclaim, “That tickles daddy!”

The finished product showed nicely painted nails with only minimal spillage.

Now I have to say, from a neophyte’s attempt at something trained professionals do on a regular basis, I think I did a job well done.

How excited was I? Well, I’d do what every stoked individual would do: post it on social media. I showed my friends on Facebook and their reactions were full of delight, cooing and chirping what a great dad I am for doing that.

How excited was I? I went to Golden Touch’s Yorkville location and showed Cathy a picture of my work. She was ecstatic and said it looked great. Only thing, she said, is to use a solid foundation before applying the paint right away so it has a chance to settle and give it body.

Needless to say, perhaps after a few lessons from Cathy herself, I could be on par with her level of aesthetic talent. Cathy’s certified in aesthetics and to hear that from a professional like herself on my not-so-feeble attempt at aesthetics really strikes me as something to be proud of.

I am in no way a professional aesthetician, just a daddy-do-right who wanted to impress his little girl.

I’m sure my performance into the aesthetic unknown has only just begun. It wouldn’t surprise me if she somehow returns the favour one easy afternoon and completely redoes my look while I nap. I’m actually looking forward to that.

I painted my daughter’s toes. I forged a strong daddy-daughter bond.

À la prochaine.

Sean Mitchell, CHRL, is a certified human resources professional and wannabe venture capitalist. Sean is also owner of Blacktalon Enterprise Solutions, loves business and making his clients become the best they can be.

Beauty Beyond is a regular featured blog on goldentouchmedispa.com, presently published weekly.

Beyond Beauty

What is beauty?

Is it what we see on the surface, or is it what truly lies inside?

That question has been asked for millennia and many are still unsure of the answer. Whatever that is, there’s no doubt that we all strive to be beautiful one way or another.

Some prefer to lather up themselves with umpteen tonnes of make-up to make up for a lack of it naturally, or enhance specific body parts that some deity supposedly forgot to invest in during their creation, while some tend to get by or even excel without it.

It’s a topic that often leads to a lot of discussion about what is considered beautiful—almost like an international panel to determine a clear-cut definition that applies to no one.

Thing is, beauty doesn’t have a resounding, concrete definition. What’s beautiful to one person may be a total turn-off for another; some are beautiful on the surface, some are beautiful in spirit, and some can manage both quite flawlessly.
That’s where Cathy comes in.

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Cathy over the last eight or so years and she never fails to amaze me with how beautiful her spirit and character is. She’s constantly dolled up and smiling regardless of condition.

Cathy is owner of Golden Touch Medispa, based in Toronto’s lavish Yorkville neighbourhood, and comes from a rich background in cosmetology and hair design. Her knack for enhancing beauty naturally is uncanny, unlike those I have ever seen. No, this is not a Dove love-in but rather an individual who finds the best in each and every person no matter their circumstances.

A mother of four, Cathy came to Canada from Iran when she was young and opened a few successful ventures, which she sold off or got out of completely from bad partnership dynamics. When I met her, she was in transition between opportunities. At the time, was working part-time as an independent aesthetician in College Park.

I remember the phone call I got one cold morning: “Sean, do you design websites? I saw your card here.”
I liked her so much I invested in her; my time, expertise, and drive to design many websites that evolved over the years we’ve been working together. Now, that seems rather abrupt to simply jump into something like that with virtually no plan or history other than a rough impression of what she offers. But it’s her practice, her dedication to her work that enticed me to go along for the ride.

She’s helped me in so many ways, mainly with my hair styles. Once I gave Cathy an open canvas on how to design a new hair style for me. My head was a white space. “Go nuts!” I said.

Luckily the fates were on my side. I walked out of there and suddenly, like a quick ethereal zap, people started noticing me. It was like I suddenly phased in to reality and everyone took notice.

She eventually moved out of the College Park location and migrated up to 97 Scollard Street in the lesser-known area of Yorkville. And it’s benefited her; going from an unknown aesthetician to a hair designer cosmetologist who’s sought after by many across the Greater Toronto Area, she’s has helped clients far and wide realize their inner natural beauty through various and compassionate means.

But tooting-my-horn efforts aside, it’s Cathy’s expertise that sets her apart in and above her media presence. Let me explain.

She helped refine my image with stylish hair designs that I never even thought possible with my hair. Now I had fantasized about having some freaky, off-the-wall style that would ultimately cause heads to turn and thus, in turn, make me feel beautiful.

Without going into too much detail, I was afflicted with confidence issues for a good portion of my life and felt like an outlier when it came to the attractiveness side of life. My appointment with Cathy calmed my worried soul and she pulled off a sleek hair design that was far more different than what I was expecting while simultaneously being in line with my deepest desires. People started noticing me when I thought they didn’t before. It had THAT much impact. It pretty much changed my entire look. Just from a simple haircut.

Her work after that established a benchmark on which I base all other hair services I have or will receive should it not be with her for whatever reason, and it did help increase my confidence as I noticed more people “taking notice” of me as I walked around in public or among my friends.

Aside from a God-given talent, the beautiful thing, if I may use that term, is Cathy’s dedication, the spirit and drive to help people find their inner beauty regardless of what those particular goals are. She observes, probes, and listens to whoever she is talking to, letting her personality calmly indicate to the inquiring individual that she’s there to help improve their own beauty with natural means and that everything is going to be okay.

It’s quite impressive to see such a caring, dedicated and motivated practitioner who actually lives up to what she professes. There have been instances where some people have given Cathy a hard time and I think it’s unfair that she’s been treated that way even though she does her best to help.

What’s also interesting is she’s branched out to include a more cosmetic feel to her practice, investing and offering top-notch quality laser services for handling all sorts of body therapy needs. How that came to be is another story altogether (which involves me picking her up and driving to Kitchener where I used my savvy negotiating skills to get a great deal on the equipment and driving back all within the same afternoon).

So what is beauty exactly? Beauty is the richness of character; sometimes it shows wonderfully on the surface; other times it hides and needs help to shine through. Whichever it is for you, know that you are beautiful both inside and out.

And if you’re having trouble discovering it, perhaps Cathy can help you out.

Beauty Beyond is a regular featured blog on goldentouchmedispa.com, presently published weekly.

Beauty Unleashed – Unleash Your Inner God(dess)

Unleash your inner god(dess)

Cathy is owner and head hair designer and aesthetician at Golden Touch Medispa

Do you ever wish you could be as gorgeous as those celebrities in Hollywood, mimic the look and style of those on the catwalk? Or you dream of being able to get more than a quick glance when out on the town. Or maybe you’re simply looking for a few tips or a quick touch-up so you can be a knockout at your friend’s wedding.

Whatever your reason or purpose, Golden Touch can make all of your beauty dreams come true. Want to know a secret? It’s really quite simple to achieve.

Beauty is a unique thing that has existed since the beginning of human civilization. Wars have been fought over it. Lives have been forever changed upon its discovery and fulfillment. People have gone to great lengths to get it, often times being overwhelmed by it and unable to handle its power, succumbing to the weight of irresponsibility it brings. People spend obscene amounts of money to look beautiful, whether it’s through Botox, plastic surgery or intense make-up all in their pursuit to awaken their confidence and experience the sensation of being desired and appreciated. Such a heated pursuit with incredible rewards obtained from such an endeavour; but, at what cost?

While it’s perfectly acceptable for people to do whatever it takes to look and feel beautiful, what if I told you that the perfect beauty arrangement lies within you right now as you read this?

Shocking, isn’t it?

I started Golden Touch years ago because I felt that there just isn’t enough effort being done by people to find their inner beauty, who then use—or misuse—cosmetic procedures that just don’t fit and whose affects aren’t noticeable until we age and they no longer suit us.

You see this a lot in Hollywood; celebrities loading up on plastic surgery to the point where they are barely recognizable, and when they reach an age milestone their faces resemble the look of a trapped soul frozen in time screaming for help. That’s not an ideal manner to conduct oneself especially if these individuals are, for all intents and purposes, role models to the millions of youth—and some adults—around the world.

We need more efforts to create awareness and support for natural beauty without going to incredulous lengths to get it.

That’s where I am confident I can lend a hand.

At Golden Touch I, and my business partner Sean (who also has a blog on this site, called “Beyond Beauty”), we’re here to make achieving and realizing your beauty goals with advice and services that best work for you. They are:

Hair design
Aesthetics
Laser hair removal (LightSheer)
Laser liposuction (non-invasive) – VersaSlim
Laser liposuction (non-invasive) – Nlazer
Massages
Facials
Microdermabrasion
Peels
Beauty products
And more!

We all yearn to feel and be beautiful one way or another. You know deep down inside there’s a beauty queen (or king!) waiting to come out and be alive. If you give me a few minutes of your time, I’ll make it come to fruition. Your friends, family and colleagues won’t recognize you once the truly confident you is revealed and walks around like a fine peacock in all its glamour.

Clients might want to make a special connection outside of business too.

Whichever way you look at it, beauty is a factor of human existence and denying it won’t make it any better. Let me delve deep to bring your beauty desires to surface and make them a reality.

My environments are clean, ambient, and completely free from judgement. I welcome you with open arms.

And, if you are still unsure of whether to begin this epic journey into newfound inner beauty, I, as well as Sean, will post flavourful and insightful articles highlighting my own journey and our perspectives offer tips to help stoke your interest and confidence.

Be catwalk ready.

***Cathy is owner of Golden Touch Medispa with a rich history and intriguing stories to tell. Join her each week as she shares these tales and inspiring insight and practical tips to enhance your own beauty naturally. You’ll fall in love with her unique character and, ultimately, yourself.