Acupuncture & Gua Sha Facial Treatment
How about improve your skin’s ability to detoxify and reduce puffiness?
Taking care of your skin is important. While topical skin care creams and serums can be helpful, natural treatments that work on a deeper level are the secret weapon to stop the clock on aging and glow from the inside out.
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Your Acupuncture Facial Experience
Each Acupuncture Facial begins with an assessment of your skin from a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective.
Each person’s skin concerns are different and therefore every Acupuncture Facial is completely tailored to every person’s individual needs. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, different areas of the face correspond to different meridians in the body. Concerns such as skin dryness, dark under-eye circles, or blemishes are a reflection of imbalances in your meridians. Your doctor will not only assess your skin and face, but she will look at your tongue and feel your pulses to gain an in-depth understanding into your health and body as well as how to best approach your individual needs.
Your acupuncture facial begins with facial gua sha. This is a Traditional Chinese Medicine technique that relaxes your facial muscles, removes puffiness, and promotes lymphatic drainage.
Next, the doctor will examine and assess your skin to select a cleanser, mask/enzyme peel, serum, and moisturizer for your skin. All of our products are formulated without artificial fragrances or skin irritants and include herbal extracts such as green tea, arnica, as well as peptides.
To further relax your facial muscles and improve circulation, the doctor will use a combination of techniques which may include gold bar vibration therapy, a jade roller and red light therapy. If you struggle with blemishes, the doctor will also treat areas of concern with high-frequency – a device that uses blue light frequency to kill bacteria and reduce inflammation.
After your Traditional Chinese Medicine assessment, your doctor will select various acupuncture points on both your face and body which are specific to any imbalances in your meridians. The needles are as thin as a hair, so you will not experience any pain. Most people find facial acupuncture to be extremely relaxing.
FAQs About Acupuncture Facials
When Will I See Results After Facial Acupuncture?
Every person heals at a different pace. How quickly you see improvements to your skin and complexion depends on a variety of factors. For instance, common factors that affect outcomes are:
- The severity of your skin concerns
- How long you have been struggling with your skin concerns
- Your diet and lifestyle practices
- Whether or not you use SPF daily
- If you are also taking herbal formulas
- Any other skin or face treatments you may also be getting
Do Acupuncture Facials Have Any Downtime?
After your Acupuncture Facial, you will feel relaxed, de-stressed, and rejuvenated. There is no downtime with Acupuncture Facials which means you can go back to work or engage in your daily activities right away. In fact, you will love the look and feel of your skin right after your treatment!
Are Acupuncture Facials Safe?
One of the great things about Acupuncture Facials is that they are a very safe treatment. Since it is an all-natural treatment that works with your body, there is no need for lasers, harsh chemicals, or aggressive peels. Acupuncture Facials are safe for people of all ages as well as women that are pregnant or breastfeeding. They are also suitable for all skin types and skin tones.
How Many Acupuncture Facials Do I Need?
Acupuncture Facials are most effective through a series of treatments. However, many people notice they look more refreshes and “glow” after just one facial. We recommend 1 session per week for 6-8 weeks to start. Afterwards, the doctor will reassess your skin and together you will decide on a maintenance plan.
Traditional Chinese Medicine Therapies?
Acupuncture Facials and Gua Sha Facials stimulate your skin’s ability to regenerate and promote a healthy looking complexion. Both Acupuncture and Gua Sha are Traditional Chinese Medicine therapies and have been used for thousands of years. Our Naturopathic Doctors use the regenerative, healing power of both Acupuncture and Gua Sha in customized Acupuncture & Gua Sha facials.