Michelle Gellis explores facial acupuncture self-care for trained practitioners, including needle selection, treatment planning, facial cupping, and microneedling. Watch the video and explore further training.
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Join Michelle Gellis, LAc MAc DiplAc, on Sunday October 11, 2026, for a four-hour webinar discussing Five Element acupuncture and how this classical approach can deepen the way practitioners observe and understand the face. This webinar will cover: Designed for acupuncturists who want to move beyond treating the surface of the face and develop a
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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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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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Acupuncture facial rejuvenation, acupuncture wrinkles, facial acupuncture, facial acupuncture classes, UncategorizedBy 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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Acupuncture, acupuncture acne, Acupuncture facial rejuvenation, acupuncture melasma, acupuncture migraine, Acupuncture neck, acupuncture rosacea, acupuncture shingles, acupuncture skin, Acupuncture skin health, facial acupuncture, facial acupuncture classesIn 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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Acupuncture, acupuncture bells palsy, Acupuncture CEU Classes, Acupuncture Continuing Education, Acupuncture face lift, Acupuncture facial, acupuncture facial neuropathy, acupuncture facial pain, Acupuncture facial rejuvenation, acupuncture melasma, acupuncture rosacea, acupuncture skin, acupuncture TMJ, dry needling, facelift alternative, facial acupuncture, facial acupuncture classes, facial cuppingBy 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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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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Acupuncture CEU Classes, Acupuncture Continuing Education, cosmetic acupuncture, facial acupuncture, facial acupuncture classes, Facial RejuvenationWelcome 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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Acupuncture, Acupuncture facial, Acupuncture facial rejuvenation, Acupuncture neck, acupuncture wrinkles, cosmetic acupuncture, facial acupuncture, facial rejuvenation acupunctureMicroneedling 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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aculift micropen, Acupuncture, acupuncture acne, Acupuncture CEU Classes, Acupuncture Continuing Education, Acupuncture facial, acupuncture skin, Acupuncture skin health, acupuncture wrinkles, botox alternative, cosmetic acupuncture, facial acupuncture, facial acupuncture classes, Facial Rejuvenation, facial rejuvenation acupunctureThe 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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Acupuncture, Acupuncture Continuing Education, acupuncture facial neuropathy, acupuncture facial pain, Acupuncture facial rejuvenation, acupuncture TMJ, facial acupuncture, facial acupuncture classes, Facial Rejuvenation, migraineVisit our sister site, AcuLift Skincare, to order your copy of Michelle’s book,Treating the Face: A Comprehensive Guide for Acupuncturists and Health Professionals.
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