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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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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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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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Treating Hooded Eyelids (Ptosis)

I recently received a question in my Facebook group, “facial acupuncture,” regarding drooping eyelids caused by congenital ptosis. To answer the question, I pulled from these two chapters in my upcoming book: Treating the Face: a Manual for Acupuncturists and Allied Health Professions-Copyright 2024-Michelle Gellis AP. If you are interested in being on the waitlist

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Acupuncture Treatment of the Neck

Welcome to an early glimpse into my upcoming book, ‘Treating the Face: A Comprehensive Manual for Acupuncturists.’ In this excerpt, we delve into the intricate world of neck acupuncture, a realm that has traditionally posed challenges for acupuncturists. As we explore various techniques and insights, we aim to empower practitioners with the knowledge and tools

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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 Neuromuscular Facial Conditions

The face is unique in many aspects. Heavily vascularized and with more muscles and nerves per sq cm than other parts of the body, it is suspectable to many Neuromuscular conditions such as Bells Palsy and Trigeminal Neuralgia. In part one of this lecture Michelle Gellis AP LAc DiplAc provides an overview of some protocols

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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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