According to Chinese Medicine, one of the most common causes of disease is repressed emotions. Emotional health is an integral part of Chinese Medicine. The seven emotions associated with disease are: anger, joy, worry, pensiveness, grief, fear and fright. As stated in an ancient text, the Su Wen, Chapter 8, our internal organs are portrayed […]
Have you ever wondered why women are more prone than men to form wrinkles around the mouth? There are several reasons for this, and Facial Acupuncture can provide a safe, effective solution. According to an analysis by dermatologists in the Netherlands*: Women (especially postmenopausal women) have fewer oil-producing sebaceous glands around the upper lip –
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AcuLift Derma Roller, Acupuncture, Acupuncture CEU Classes, Acupuncture facial, Acupuncture facial rejuvenation, acupuncture skin, Acupuncture skin health, acupuncture wrinkles, botox alternative, cosmetic acupuncture, Cupping, facial acupuncture classes, Facial Rejuvenation, facial rejuvenation acupuncture, microneedlingAs we age our skin goes through many changes. Some of these changes have to do with fluctuations in our hormones, which can cause acne or dark spots or patches (melasma). For many women in their forties and fifties, adult acne can appear along with winkles, causing a double whammy! Even if you did not
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AcuLift Derma Roller, Acupuncture, acupuncture acne, Acupuncture CEU Classes, acupuncture dry skin, acupuncture eczema, Acupuncture face lift, Acupuncture facial, Acupuncture facial rejuvenation, acupuncture rosacea, acupuncture skin, Acupuncture skin health, acupuncture wrinkles, botox alternative, cosmetic acupuncture, facial acupuncture classes, Facial Rejuvenation, facial rejuvenation acupunctureBy Michelle Gellis, AP LAc MAc DiplAc. Facial acupuncture classes … lots of folks are offering them these days. The cost for typical 2-3 day facial acupuncture class can be substantial. Before you enroll, here are 10 things to consider before signing up for a facial acupuncture class: Is the instructor certified by the American
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By Michelle Gellis LAcMAcDiplAc We tend to think of Acupuncture as something that can help with aches and pains. But what most people don’t know is that regular Acupuncture Facial Rejuvenation treatment can reverse aging, making you look and feel younger! Read more to learn seven reasons why taking you should enroll in an acupuncture
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During the summer Olympics we witnessed a preponderance of athletes such as Michael Phelps receiving cupping to relieve sore muscles. Since then I have received a multitude of calls about cupping. When used to relieve pain, cupping and gua sha can be very beneficial for releasing tension in muscles and fascia. Facial cupping is a
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Acupuncture, Acupuncture CEU Classes, acupuncture dry skin, Acupuncture face lift, Acupuncture facial, Acupuncture facial rejuvenation, acupuncture skin, cosmetic acupuncture, Cupping, facial acupuncture classes, Facial Rejuvenation, facial rejuvenation acupunctureBy Michelle Gellis LAc MAc DiplAc As a Five Element acupuncturist who teaches facial acupuncture classes nationally, I was surprised to learn that one of the basic principles I was taught in school is unfamiliar to most acupuncturists. Rooted in Five Element Theory, the practice of clearing blocks before initiating treatment is at the core
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Cosmetic Acupuncture as an alternative to Botox® Michelle Gellis, LAc MAc DiplAc In recent times Botox has been used to treat a myriad of conditions. From wrinkles to headaches, overactive bladder to overactive sweat glands, the medical community has been finding new and innovative uses for Botox®. Acupuncture has been used for over 3,000 years
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Acupuncture, Acupuncture face lift, Acupuncture facial, Acupuncture skin health, acupuncture wrinkles, botox alternative, cosmetic acupuncture, Facial Rejuvenation, facial rejuvenation acupunctureWe all know how those sagging jowls, fine lines, eye bags and lackluster skin can affect our psyche. But according to ancient Chinese wisdom the opposite is also true. The emotions that we express each day will over time become permanently imprinted on our face. For example, the habitual expression of worry and anger bring
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Acupuncture, acupuncture acne, acupuncture dry skin, Acupuncture face lift, Acupuncture facial, Acupuncture facial rejuvenation, acupuncture rosacea, acupuncture skin, Acupuncture skin health, acupuncture wrinkles, Facial RejuvenationFacial Rejuvenation Acupuncture and Your Practice By Michelle Gellis LAc MAc DiplAc Did you know that 5 years after graduating, 50% of acupuncturists are NOT in an active practice? For those who are in practice, the average income is less than $50,000/year. The impact of allied health professionals practicing “dry needling” may have adversely affected
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Acupuncture, Acupuncture CEU Classes, Acupuncture face lift, Acupuncture facial, Acupuncture facial rejuvenation, acupuncture skin, Acupuncture skin health, Cupping, facial acupuncture classes, Facial RejuvenationThe human face has 43 muscles, which work together to form facial expressions. Over time, these expressions get lodged in the connective tissue of the face causing fine lines, deep furrows, sagging skin and jowls. Facial rejuvenation acupuncture, facial cupping and facial gua sha (chinese massage) can release atrophied muscles and bring out the innate
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