THE SECRET OF JULIETTE BINOCHE’S YOUTHFUL GLOW REVEALED
London based facial and body therapist, Su-Man Hsu shares her secrets for the first time
8 March 2010: Su-Man Hsu, whose starry client list ranges from Oscar-winning actress Juliette Binoche to author Tony Parsons and the film director Marc Foster, is a shiatsu masseur specialising in an unforgettable type of holistic facial and body therapy. Up until now her clients have been limited to select celebrities who have heard about her talents though word of mouth. The late Antony Minghella called Su-Man a “genius.” Now however, Su-Man is offering her many skills as a facial and body therapist to a wider public for the first time.
Su-Man began her career as a ballet dancer in her native Taiwan and later joined the world famous European dance company Rosas. She retired from dancing in her late thirties after the birth of her first child and undertook extensive professional training in shiatsu massage, Pilates and Japanese facial massage. In 2007 her dance background and talents as a body therapist came together when she was asked by the British dancer and choreographer, Akram Khan, to spend a year training Juliette Binoche (already her client) to dance in preparation for their production In-I. She toured internationally with the production as rehearsal director in 2008-2009.
Her integrated approach means that she brings face and body together – her facials are never about just cleaning, exfoliating dead skin and toning the face, although she does that as well. Her shiatsu training means that she also involves shoulders and neck in a deep tissue massage, boosting the flow of blood to the face and tightening the skin around the jaw line, easing stiffness and inflexibility caused by the stresses and strains of modern life.
As an ex-dancer, Su-Man has a deep understanding of how the body works and how things like poor posture can affect your physical well-being. Rather than treat the face as separate to the body, she invites her clients to go on a journey with her to improve their health and happiness.
Su-Man says: “I am passionate about the Oriental approach to medicine - seeing the whole picture of a person– mental, physical and emotional. I see my work as an art for understanding each individual’s health condition – simply put it goes beyond beauty to something deeper and more lasting. I always treat each of my clients in an individual way. No one person is the same and my approach is always changing and evolving. My philosophy is not just about making the life you have better, but living the life you deserve ”
Juliette Binoche said: “Su-Man Hsu is the most willing and generous person I’ve met in my life. First she took care of my face. Then she took care of my body and spirit. At the end of an hour session you feel deeply regenerated. Her knowledge of the body is deeply lived – she’s been a dancer and she knows about transformation.”
Marc Foster, film director (The Kite Runner and James Bond Quantum of Solace) said: “ A trip to London wouldn’t feel complete without one of Su-Man’s extraordinary facials. Each one is a gift making you feel more youthful and vibrant.”
Tony Parsons said: “My legs, my arms my neck, my shoulders – they all feel looser than they have in years. My blood is pumping again. I don’t ache in the places where used to. I want to do it again.”
Akram Khan’s PA, Christina Paul said: "Su-man's facials are an entirely unique experiance and a revelation. As a body expert, she doesn't just give my face a good pampering, she gives it a deep-tissue massage and full workout as well! Su-Man literally brings my face back to life. It's not just my face that's left feeling open and uplifted, it's my mood as well”
Su-Man Hsu works from her beautiful converted summer house in the garden of her north London home (she does on occasion do home visits) which she shares with her husband and two young daughters. Her facial therapies start from £100 for 75 minutes.
Contact Details
To book a treatment contact su-man@blueyonder.co.uk or 07779 151346.
Further press information
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