Join Michelle Gellis for hands-on practice in facial rejuvenation acupuncture with her in-person classes!
Two day format with prerecorded video for maximum hands-on time!
- Two days of practice (Sat/Sun)*
- Lectures are completed in advance via recorded webinar*
- Comprehensive Cosmetic Facial Acupuncture Certificate Training
- Includes training in Facial Cupping, Facial Gua Sha, and using a Microneedle Pen
- Open to licensed acupuncturists and medical professionals who have been trained and licensed in acupuncture, NOT only trained in “dry needling”; unlicensed students may observe
- Earn a total of 44 NCCAOM CEU points, 40 CA CEUs, 39 FL CEUs, 12 TX CEUs, and Canadian CTCMA credits
*Some exceptions may apply—see individual class locations below for specific details.
Michelle Gellis Hands-On Facial Acupuncture Class Details:
These classes span two days.
Your registration includes these recorded webinars; Modules 1,2,4,5 must be completed in advance of your scheduled hands-on days:
- Module 1: Patient Intake, Diagnosis, Contraindications – 2.5 hours
3 NCCAOM, 3 CA, and 3 FL CEUs - Module 2: Theory, Protocols – 3.5 hours
4 NCCAOM CEUs, 4 CA CEUs, and 4 FL CEUs - Module 3: Chinese Face Reading and AcuLift™ Microneedling – 6 hours
6 NCCAOM CEUs, 6 CA CEUs, and 6 FL CEUs - Module 4: Facial Rejuvenation Cupping, Gua Sha and Derma Roller – 3.5 hours
8 NCCAOM, 6 CA, 5 FL, and 7 TX CEUs, and Canadian CTCMA credit - Module 5: Advanced Protocols in Facial Acupuncture – 5 hours
7 NCCAOM CEUs (PDA points), 5 CA CEUs, 5 FL CEUs, 5 TX CEUs, and Canadian CTCMA credit
Hands-on days start with a review, Q&A and demo, with the majority of the day devoted to practice.
On the first day, review and practice cover the following:
- Cosmetic Acupuncture
- Advanced Facial Acupuncture Techniques
- Treating Neuromuscular Facial Conditions
On the second day, review and practice cover the following:
- Facial cupping
- Facial gua sha
- AcuLift™ Microneedling
PLEASE NOTE: To practice cupping, gua sha, or microneedling, you MUST use Michelle’s approved tools**, available at AculiftSkinCare.com (for shipping in the US, wholesale pricing available). For Canadian customers, cupping/gua sha kits are also available from Eastern Currents.
Please read carefully:
- The recorded lectures must be viewed in advance. Upon purchase, you will be enrolled in the modules 1–5 webinar package. Please complete at least modules 1,2,4,5 before class. You may only practice the techniques you reviewed in the recorded webinar.
- You will earn CEUs with each recorded webinar you complete, and an additional 16 NCCAOM PDA CEU points, 16 California CEUs, and 16 Florida CEUs after you complete the two hands-on days.
- In order to needle, you must be a licensed acupuncturist or medical professional who has been trained and licensed in acupuncture, NOT only trained in “dry needling”.
- Registration is also available to practitioners enrolled in Michelle’s Advanced Certification program — they may only practice techniques they have already learned via their recorded webinar(s).
- Please bring any notes/handouts with you. No printed handouts will be provided.
- If you wish to practice facial cupping, gua sha, or microneedling, you must use Michelle’s approved tools, available at AculiftSkinCare.com (for shipping in the US, wholesale pricing available). For Canadian customers, cupping/gua sha kits are also available from Eastern Currents. **Michelle will bring a couple of microneedle pens to class for students to try, but there will not be enough for the entire class to use for active practice.
Cost: $1,125; $1,075 for early birds (30 days before class date)
If you have previously studied with Michelle and would like to attend, please visit this page for an option on registering without the added webinars. Not available at all class locations.
Unlicensed students – receive a $50 discount with the code student50. You will not receive CEUs. You may attend the class and observe licensed practitioners in their needling practice, however, you will only be permitted to practice cupping, gua sha, and/or microneedling. To practice, you must use Michelle’s approved tools, available at AculiftSkinCare.com (for shipping in the US, wholesale pricing is available). For Canadian customers, cupping/gua sha kits are available from Eastern Currents.
Interested in Microneedling or Facial Cupping/Facial Gua Sha class only?
A half-day (Sunday morning or afternoon) only option is available at some locations for students to practice only Facial Cupping/Facial Gua Sha OR Microneedling – cost is $200 ($25 early bird discount 30 days before class). Facial Cupping/Facial Gua Sha class will be in the morning, Microneedle Pen class will be in the afternoon. Earns 4 CEUs.
PREREQUISITE: You MUST have already taken the corresponding recorded webinar OR purchase the AcuLift™ Microneedling or the Module 4 Cupping/Gua Sha recorded webinar when you are making your registration. In addition, you must use Michelle’s approved tools,** available at AculiftSkinCare.com (for shipping in the US, wholesale pricing is available). For Canadian customers, cupping/gua sha kits are available from Eastern Currents. **Michelle will bring a couple of microneedle pens to class for students to try, but there will not be enough for the entire class to use for active practice.
See each location below for facial cupping, facial gua sha and microneedle pen practice options.
AFTER REGISTERING:
Please print and bring any handouts from the webinars you reviewed – no printed handouts will be provided in class. Also, please print and bring these forms: Health Profile, Consent Form, and Class Evaluation. The health profile and consent form need to be filled out in order to participate in the hands-on practice. (not for Phoenix & LA)
Choose your location:
Sept. 30–Oct. 1, 2023
London, UK
The City College of Acupuncture
October 28–29, 2023
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Residence Inn Berkeley
November 11–12, 2023
Los Angeles, CA
Yo San University
December 2–3, 2023
Sarasota, FL
Westin Sarasota
January 13–14, 2024
Hollywood, FL
Hollywood Beach Marriott
February 2–4, 2024
Sydney, Australia
Venue TBD
Hosted by China Books: Price and format varies
This is a three-day class including live lecture time (no prerecorded video).
February 9–11, 2024
Melbourne, Australia
China Books Workshop Space
Hosted by China Books: Price and format varies
This is a three-day class including live lecture time (no prerecorded video).
March 23–24, 2024
Palm Desert, CA
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Palm Desert
Master Class: Price and format varies; previous training required
April, 2024
Date and Location TBD
May 11–12, 2024
Los Angeles, CA
Yo San University
May 18–19, 2024
Vancouver, BC
Westin Bayshore Vancouver
June 22–23, 2024
Boulder, CO
Boulder Marriott
*Half-day registrations do not include the prerequisite webinar. If you have not already taken the corresponding recorded webinar, please add the AcuLift™ Microneedling webinar or the Module 4 Facial Cupping/Facial Gua Sha webinar to your cart to complete your purchase.
Notice for Live Classes:
For hands-on classes, Masks while treating fellow students are optional, but recommended.
More 2024 dates to be announced — subscribe to our mailing list for updates. ↗
