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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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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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NEW LIVESTREAM – May 4, 2025 – Earns 7 live CEUs

Join Michelle Gellis, LAc MAc DiplAc, on Sunday May 4, 2025, for a six-hour webinar discussing patient intake, precautions, contraindications, theory, protocols, and the diagnosis skills involved in cosmetic acupuncture. This webinar covers the topics from Michelle’s Facial Acupuncture Certification Modules 1 & 2 and includes NEW and IMPROVED lecture and content from her comprehensive

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Benefits of Integrating Facial Acupuncture into Your Practice

Benefits of Integrating Facial Acupuncture into your Practice Michelle Gellis AP Explores the comprehensive benefits of integrating facial acupuncture into your practice in this insightful one-hour webinar. Delving into both cosmetic enhancement and neuromuscular therapy, we cover essential techniques including cupping, gua sha, and submuscular needling. Join us as we illuminate the transformative potential of

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Microneedling for Acne and Acne Scars

Microneedling for Acne and Acne Scars Michelle Gellis LAc AP MAc DiplAC Microneedling has emerged as a widely embraced therapeutic modality for acupuncturists, offering diverse benefits ranging from addressing fine lines and wrinkles to treating conditions such as acne, acne scars, hair loss, melasma, and rosacea. This article focuses specifically on the application of microneedling

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Treating Neuromuscular Facial Conditions Pt2

  Michelle Gellis AP discusses techniques for treating conditions such as TMJ, Bell’s Palsy and Trigeminal neuralgia 

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Treating Marionette Lines

Treating Marionette Lines with Cosmetic Acupuncture By Michelle Gellis AP LAc MAc DiplAc Treating Marionette Lines with Cosmetic Acupuncture can present some challenges. Recently I was asked on my Facebook group “Facial Acupuncture” how I treat them effectively. “Marionette” lines are a result of several factors. As we age the depressor anguli oris (DAO), pulls

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Harnessing the Power of Red Light Therapy for Cellulite Reduction

By Michelle Gellis AP DiplAc LAc MAc Introduction to Red Light Therapy Red light therapy, also known as photobiomodulation or low-level light therapy (LLLT) is a non-invasive procedure that has shown promise in its potential to contribute to the reduction of cellulite by targeting multiple underlying factors. Cellulite is dimpled skin often found on areas

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Microneedle Derma Roller use for NeuroMuscular Facial Conditions

MIchelle Gellis AP LAc MAc DiplAc Using a microneedle derma roller can provide several potential benefits for patients with neuropathy or neuromuscular deficiencies on their face, assuming they have been properly trained on how to use the device. Here are some ways in which a microneedle derma roller may assist in their recovery: Enhanced blood

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Setting Realistic Expectations for Cosmetic Acupuncture Patients

By Michelle Gellis AP LAc MAc DipAc When meeting with a new cosmetic acupuncture patient there are a lot of factors that come into play when it describing what sort of results they can expect and how long will it take. One question that I am frequently asked is “how many treatments before I start

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