Browse our full selection of facial and cosmetic acupuncture training here. All options are NCCAOM approved.
Advanced Certificate Program
Michelle Gellis’ Advanced Certification program is designed for licensed acupuncturists and medical professionals trained in acupuncture. Earn acupuncture CEUs while learning new protocols for facial and cosmetic acupuncture, facial cupping, gua sha, and microneedling. After completing all components of this one-year course, you will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to bring facial acupuncture to your patients in a safe, effective manner. The skills you learn will bring immediate value to your practice. Click here for details and to register. →
Live In-Person Classes:
Notice for Live Classes:
For hands-on classes, Masks while treating fellow students are optional, but recommended.
Two-day live hands-on facial acupuncture practice
Registration includes prerequisite instruction via recorded webinar that must be completed prior to the class. These classes are also available for those who are participating in the Advanced Certificate Program. Class starts with review/Q&A, with the remaining time devoted to hands-on needling practice. See details and register here.
2023 Class Dates:
February 4-6, 2023 – Sydney, Australia – Vibe Hotel Sydney*March 25–26, 2023 – Naples, FL – Courtyard by Marriott
Special master class—see details hereApril 22-23, 2023 – Philadelphia, PA – Sheraton Downtown PhiladelphiaApril 28-30, 2023 – Los Angeles, CA – Yo San University*May 5-7, 2023 – Phoenix, AZ – PIHMA*May 27-28, 2023 – Toronto, Canada – CCNM*June 3-4, 2023 – Boston, MA – Element Boston Seaport District- September 2023 – Northern VA
- September 30-October 1, 2023 – London, UK
- October 28-29, 2023 – San Francisco Bay Area, CA
- December 2-3, 2022 – Sarasota, FL
* These locations are being administered by a third-party and price/details vary. See the links on our 2023 class page for details.
Mentoring Sessions:
One-hour monthly Q&A sessions with Michelle. Included with the Advanced Certification Program and open to all for $30/session. Click here for dates/topics and details on how to register.
Livestream Webinars:
Livestream Webinar – June 11, 2023 (rescheduled from May 21) – Facial Cupping, Gua Sha and Derma Roller (Module 4)
Earns 7 NCCAOM and 7 FL CEUs
Livestream Webinar – June 11, 2023 – Advanced Protocols in Facial Acpuncture (Module 5)
Earns 7 NCCAOM, 5 CA, 5 FL, and 5 TX CEUs, and Canadian CTCMA credits
Livestream Webinar – June 18 2023 – Treating Neuromuscular Facial Conditions Part 1
Earns 7 NCCAOM, 7 CA, and 5 FL CEUs, and Canadian CTCMA credits
Livestream Webinar – June 25, 2023 – Treating Neuromuscular Facial Conditions Part 2
Earns 6 NCCAOM, 6 CA, and 5 FL CEUs, and Canadian CTCMA credits
Livestream Webinar – July 9, 2023 – Anatomy of Expression Part 1
Earns 4 NCCAOM, 4 CA and 4 FL CEUs.
Livestream Webinar – July 16, 2023 – Anatomy of Expression Part 2
Earns 4 NCCAOM, 4 CA and 4 FL CEUs.
Livestream Webinar – July 23, 2023 – Microneedling Pen and Red Light Therapy
5 NCCAOM CEUs, 5 CA CEUs, and 5 FL CEUs
Livestream Webinar – July 30, 2023 – Ethics in Facial Acupuncture
Earns 2 NCCAOM CEUs
Livestream Webinar – August 6, 2023 – Facial Acupuncture Self-Care for Acupuncturists
Earns 3 NCCAOM, 3 FL, and 3 CA CEUs
Livestream Webinar – August 13, 2023 – Safely Needling the Face
Earns 2 NCCAOM, 2 CA, and 2 FL CEUs
Livestream Webinar – August 20, 2023 – Microneedling Pen and Red Light Therapy
Earns 5 NCCAOM CEUs, 5 CA CEUs, and 5 FL CEUs
Past livestream class available as recording:
Free Facial Acupuncture and MicroNeedle Info session
This free webinar was on Dec. 19, 2021. Click on the details/register link to register and view the recording.
On-demand Recorded Webinars:
Select any webinar for a full description and purchase options. All webinars are available with and without CEUs, with a discounted rate if you choose the “no CEU” option.
All webinars now include lifetime access – if you purchased a webinar prior to May 2022 and wish to upgrade to the lifetime version, please click here.
NO REFUNDS ON RECORDED WEBINARS.
