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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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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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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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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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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

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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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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What to look for in a microneedle device

By Michelle Gellis AP LAc MAc DiplAc Microneedling is a cosmetic treatment growing in popularity amongst acupuncturists. It involves puncturing the skin with tiny needles to stimulate collagen production and rejuvenate the skin. It’s a safe and effective procedure that can be performed using a variety of microneedling devices. With so many options available, it

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Microneedling Concerns for Darker Skin Tones

By Michelle Gellis AP, LAc, DiplAc Microneedling has become an increasingly popular cosmetic procedure for improving skin, texture, tone and firmness. However, for individuals with darker skin tones (4-6 on the Fitzpatrick scale), there are certain safety concerns that need to be considered before undergoing the treatment. One of the primary safety concerns for individuals

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Benefits of Green and Yellow Light Therapy

By Michelle Gellis AP founder Facial Acupuncture Classes Many health professionals are using red light therapy(~650nm +/-20) and blue light (~420nm +/-20) in their treatment rooms for theirs benefits of treating the skin, reducing inflammation and enhancing overall health. The AcuLift AcuLuma LED light includes Green light (~530 +/-20) and Yellow light (~580nm +/-20)as well to

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