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Red Light Therapy After Hyaluronic Acid Filler: What You Need to Know

One of the most common questions I hear is: “Can I use red light therapy after getting hyaluronic acid filler?” It’s a smart question, and the answer matters. As cosmetic acupuncture and aesthetic medicine continue to evolve, practitioners and patients alike are combining more treatments than ever before — and the questions that come with […]

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Understanding Facial Spasms and Tics: A Comparison of Blepharospasm, Hemifacial Spasm, and Facial Tic

Western and Eastern Perspectives on Causes, Muscles Involved, and Treatment Approaches for Facial Spasms and Tics Facial movements are essential for communication, expression, and function. But when these movements become involuntary, they can lead to conditions that are not only physically uncomfortable but also socially and emotionally distressing. Today, we’re taking a closer look at

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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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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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Safety Concerns When Treating the Face and Neck-Michelle Gellis AP DiplAc

Safety concerns when treating the face Treating the face and neck area with acupuncture is unique with regards to safety concerns. Needling the face can pose challenges due to its heavily vascularized anatomy, relatively dense innervation and delicate and complex muscularisation. There are more blood vessels per sq cm on the face than elsewhere on

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The Anatomy of Expression

By Michelle Gellis AP LAc MAc DiplAc The anatomy of expression refers to the relationship between our facial expressions, our muscles, meridians and our inner universe. Our face is unique in its ability to radiate shen, display our emotions, desires, intentions, and provide a window into our overall health. As acupuncturists, we have the skills

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Bringing Facial Acupuncture into your Practice Through Telemedicine and Beyond

-Michelle Gellis AP LAc DiplAc “The lines on our face are an outward manifestation of our inner world” Facial Acupuncture is a profitable and sought-after addition to your acupuncture practice. For the time being, due to concerns over covid-19, many of us have turned to telehealth to treat our patients. Adding Facial Acupuncture to your

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Telemedicine and cosmetic acupuncture — free webinar

I recently had the pleasure of presenting this 1.5 hour webinar and Q&A on telemedicine and cosmetic acupuncture, and how to do cosmetic acupuncture safely during the pandemic, on behalf of the Maryland Acupuncture Society. If you want to try more on-demand learning after viewing this webinar, please view my list of other available courses.

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1 hour free webinar on adding facial acupuncture to your practice

  Click here for 1 hour free webinar on adding facial acupuncture to your practice

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