Facial Acupuncture & Holistic Dermatology in Millcreek

FACIAL ACUPUNCTURE / COSMETIC ACUPUNCTURE FACIAL

includes Celluma PRO LED Light, Sound Bath Meditation & choice of Face or Body Cupping

• New Patient - $150

• Existing Patient - $125

• Package of 5 - $600

• Package of 10 - $1,100 bonus FREE NANO NEEDLING

MEDICAL MICRONEEDLING - DELUXE

includes Medical Grade Microneedling, Celluma PRO LED Light, Fire Cupping, Acupuncture + Sound Bath , Custom Hyaluronic Acid based Serums targeting your skin’s needs, and a take home Medical Grade Healing Face Mask

• Deluxe - $385

• Package of 3 - $950

NANO NEEDLING

includes Hyaluronic Acid based serum with peptides and other regenerative serums.

• Add-On - $100

• Package of 3 $750

Cosmetic Acupuncture to increase muscle tone, improve circulation, and relax facial muscles can be done in between micro needling treatments and as often as every 3 days.

The best course of treatment is one time weekly for 5-10 weeks depending upon the health of your skin.

Microneedling: please wait 6-8 weeks between treatments.

For maintenance of youthful skin, I recommend Facial Acupuncture + Nano Needling instead of Microneedling.

For modest signs of sun damage and aging, I recommend either (1) a series of 1-3 Deluxe Microneedling treatments performed over the course of 10-12 months and a course of Facial Acupuncture / Cosmetic Acupuncture Facial treatments, or (2) 10 Facial Acupuncture Treatments with Nano Needling treatments (as many as needed to address your skin’s health).

For more pronounced signs of sun damage and aging, I recommend 3 Microneedling treatments and 10 Facial Acupuncture Treatments.

For women in Perimenopause / Menopause who have experienced a significant loss of elasticity and vibrancy, I recommend Microneedling 3x yearly plus 10 Facial Acupuncture + Nano Needling treatments with Silk Collagen Peptides. This will provide exfoliation, deep hydration and will perfuse the skin with bioactives that promote firmness and elasticity.

LED Light Therapy can be done 2-3x per week for maximum results.

Package of 3 Deluxe Microneedling Treatments: $950

Package of 10 Facial Acupuncture Treatments: $1100 (includes 1 Free Nano Needling treatment)

A Cosmetic Acupuncture or Facial Acupuncture treatment is the use of ultra fine needles inserted into areas on the face to increase local blood flow, relax tight muscles, and stimulate the production of collagen. The treatment also includes traditional acupuncture so it is a holistic treatment addressing both cosmetic and underlying health concerns. The treatment addresses the wrinkles on the surface and also systemic inflammation, hormone imbalance, gut imbalance, and chronic stress. The treatment also promotes relaxation resulting in a good mood. So, at the end of a treatment not only do you benefit from improved blood flow into the musculature of the face and a plumping of local tissues: you also benefit from a better mood from full body relaxation. So, you also get a genuine SMILE. Isn't that beautiful?

Some common precautions for acupuncture include but are not limited to:

Bleeding disorders: If you have a bleeding disorder like hemophilia, you should talk to your doctor or practitioner before getting acupuncture.

Medications: If you take anticoagulants or other medicines, you should talk to your doctor or practitioner before getting acupuncture.

Metal allergies: If you have a metal allergy, you should not get acupuncture.

Infections: If you have an infection in the area where the needles will be inserted, you should not get acupuncture.

Pacemakers: If you have a pacemaker, you should tell your practitioner before getting acupuncture.

Pregnancy: You should tell your practitioner if you are pregnant, as some acupuncture points are not safe to use during pregnancy.

Driving: Your ability may be impaired after treatment. The treatment can be sedating. Please drive with extra caution.

With all Collagen Induction treatments, results are typically realized 4-8 weeks after treatment and last for years.

LED Light Therapy with Cosmetic Acupuncture: Results are typically realized in 4 weeks and are incrementally better with weekly treatments.

NANO NEEDLING

• Mildly exfoliates skin revealing fresh glowing skin

• Infuses skin with potent medicinal serums that are shown to boost cell health and regeneration, and the highest grade Hyaluronic Acid solution resulting in plumper skin with fewer lines and wrinkles

We use the Celluma Pro Panel which delivers a more powerful treatment than any consumer product.

LED Light Therapy enhances cellular metabolism, accelerating the repair and replenishment of damaged skin cells, as well as stimulating the production of collagen — the foundation of healthy, smooth skin. Research has shown that LED light therapy may help smooth skin texture, improve skin firmness and resilience, increase lymphatic system activity, restore skin’s natural cellular activity, and reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and superficial hyperpigmentation. The treatment is for all skin types, and requires absolutely no downtime. Patients can return to their normal activity immediately after the treatment.

Acupuncture is a safe and relaxing treatment that has been used for thousands of years to address Pain, Anxiety, Injury Recovery, Insomnia, Women’s Health, and overall Well-Being.

Fine needles are inserted into the patient according to an East Asian Medical diagnosis. The patient rests with the needles (and usually unmoving) for approximately 28 minutes. 28 minutes is a practice informed by Daoism that observes the flow of Qi to be 28.8 minutes. But the time may be more or less based upon various factors.

Traditional East Asian Medicine has five branches and Acupuncture is only one of them. Alessandra is trained and licensed in all of the branches - Acupuncture, Herbs, Nutrition, Body Work, and Energy Work. Your treatment may include Tui Na or Shiatsu Massage, Cupping, Moxibustion, Meditation, Dietary Guidance, Herbal Formulas, Qi Gong Exercises - in addition to Acupuncture!

Holistic Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) dermatology is a comprehensive approach to treating skin conditions, focusing on the interconnectedness of the body, mind, and environment. Unlike conventional dermatology, which often treats the skin's symptoms in isolation (e.g., using steroid creams, acids, or strong medications with side effects), TCM dermatology addresses the root causes of skin problems, recognizing that skin health is closely tied to internal imbalances in the body. It could be an imbalance due to

• the health of an organ - stomach, lungs, liver, skin etc…

• emotional dysregulation or stress

• diet or lifestyle

Practitioner grade, herbal medicines and products that are founded upon the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine are used to address these imbalances and restore health. These ingredients are widely used in high quality Western products but at lower concentrations and often from inferior sources. Examples of Asian Beauty ingredients that are now widely used include:

• Bakuchiol Oil - a retinol alternative

• Carrot Oil - for “glass skin”

• Rose Otto - for wound healing, skin brightening and to reduce redness and inflammation

• Turmeric - reduces inflammation and increases blood flow

• Squalene Oil - reverses UV damage

• And there are hundreds more that are used by practitioners specializing in Holistic,Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Dermatology

In TCM, the skin is considered a reflection of the body's internal health, particularly the state of the Qi (vital energy), blood, yin, and yang, as well as the balance between the body's internal organs. Holistic TCM dermatology uses a combination of herbal remedies, acupuncture, dietary therapy, and lifestyle adjustments to promote healing from within and restore balance.

There are many great treatments to address deeper lines. Understanding what your skin needs from a holistic perspective is important so that you take the approach that is best for you:

• releasing tight muscles

• improving collagen and elastin

• improving moisture

• releasing fascia

• internal nourishment (improving blood and blood flow)

• improving cellular health

Acupuncturists offer “Intradermal Needling” which is a targeted method of inducing collagen production. Ultra fine needles are threaded into the line or wrinkle and this causes rejuvenation of the tissues - targeted plumping! This method of needling is offered in a facial acupuncture or “Acupuncture Facelift” treatment.

Face Yoga and Face HIIT workouts are excellent for sculpting facial muscles, toning the skin, lifting the face and softening deep furrows.

Facial Cupping is a wonderful way of improving blood and fluid flow into the deep structures of the skin while also offering a release of restricted fascia.

Acupuncture is not a “cure.” It ignites your own body’s healing mechanisms. To the extent that your body has the ability to heal, Acupuncture can speed that process. Sometimes it seems like a “miraculous” cure because it is able to shift a person’s health in ways that western medicine or palliative medicine often fails to do.

Acupuncture can be used to address every health concern. If you are curious about how it will work for you and your specific health condition, then please sign up for a complimentary consultation.

Most people are pleasantly surprised by how comfortable facial acupuncture feels. The needles are hair-thin, and often you won’t feel them at all. At most, there may be a brief pinch or a momentary sensation that quickly fades. Many patients become so relaxed they forget the needles are even there. If anything feels uncomfortable, your practitioner will gently adjust it right away to ensure you remain at ease throughout the treatment.