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What Is Submuscular Needling, & Why Incorporate It Into FA?

Submuscular needling is an advanced acupuncture technique that targets the deeper muscular and fascial layers of the face and neck, rather than focusing solely on the superficial dermis. While many cosmetic approaches emphasize skin-level stimulation, this method works at the level where chronic tension patterns, motor dysfunction, and structural changes originate. For practitioners who want […]

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Face Diagnosis: The Face as Microcosm

In this month’s Acupuncture Today Article, I discuss several topics related to Face Diagnosis and how The Face is a microcosm for the Body. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW According to Chinese physiognomy, each area of the face corresponds to a particular organ; any disharmony in that organ will affect the complexion, texture, or moisture

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What Actually Makes Facial Treatments Work?

By Michelle Gellis AP LAc DiplAc Facial acupuncture has evolved far beyond a single technique or protocol. Today, practitioners may combine cosmetic facial acupuncture, neuromuscular facial acupuncture, facial cupping, gua sha, microneedling, red light therapy, motor point needling, and submuscular needling. With so many options available, the question is no longer what can be done

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New CEU webinar: Microneedling for Hair Loss

Microneedling has become an increasingly valuable tool in integrative hair loss treatment, and our Microneedling for Hair Loss webinar is designed to give practitioners the practical skills to use it effectively. Microneedling for Hair Loss 1.5 CEU Webinar: What Practitioners Will Learn In this course, students explore the physiological mechanisms behind microneedling, including how controlled

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Submuscular Needling of the Face

Submuscular needling of the face is one of the most transformative techniques in modern facial acupuncture, allowing practitioners to work beyond the superficial layers and directly influence muscle tone, neuromuscular patterns, and long-standing facial holding. In this week’s video, I walk through how and when to use this method safely, what it reveals about underlying

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Facial Cupping After Cosmetic Acupuncture: Why the Sequence Matters

In cosmetic acupuncture, timing and sequencing matter just as much as technique. One question I’m often asked is: “Why perform facial cupping after cosmetic acupuncture instead of before?” The answer lies in how each modality affects the tissues—and how they work together to create a more lifted, radiant, and balanced face. Cosmetic acupuncture initiates a

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Fading Post-Shingles Skin Discoloration with LED Light Therapy

By Michelle Gellis AP Post-Shingles Discoloration: How LED Therapy Helps Fade Dark Spots Post-shingles discoloration can last for months after the rash has healed, but LED therapy offers a gentle, evidence-supported way to fade these dark spots. Different wavelengths—especially red, yellow, and green—can help improve pigmentation, calm inflammation, and restore skin clarity. Shingles can leave

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Microneedling for the Neck and Chest: Extending the Benefits Beyond the Face

When we think about microneedling, our focus is often on the face — reducing fine lines, improving texture, and restoring a youthful glow. Yet two of the most revealing areas of aging are often overlooked: the neck and décolletage. The skin here is thinner, more delicate, and exposed daily to sun, movement, and gravity. In

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Face Diagnosis: The Face as Microcosm

By Michelle Gellis, AP LAc DiplAc, from her book “Treating the Face: A Comprehensive Guide for Acupuncturists and Health Professionals“ Our face is an outward reflection of our inner world. In Chinese medicine, this concept is expressed through biao li (表裏) — the relationship between exterior and interior. The character biao (表) refers to what

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Is Facial Acupuncture a Dying Art? Why This Ancient Practice Still Belongs in the Modern Treatment Room.

In today’s world of instant results and aesthetic innovation, facial acupuncture might seem like a relic of the past. With injectable neurotoxins like Botox, dermal fillers, laser resurfacing treatments, and high-tech devices dominating the beauty industry—not to mention the rise of microneedling and red light therapy—it’s natural to wonder: is there still a place for

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