There are many reasons we develop lines around the mouth, most people don't realize you can do something about them outside of injectables, but you can! This is a holistic approach to improving lip lines - from awareness, habits, massage, and self care. Why they occur: Tension held in the lips over time Loss of muscle one, collagen Lack of hydration, nourishment Drinking from a straw, smoking Sleeping on your side, stomach In terms of TCM, we say this area reflects a need for

Meet Barbara, who was gracious enough to let me document her nine week journey through cosmetic acupuncture, guasha and facial cupping, along with skincare recommendations. Her results show what's possible with this ancient modality in modern times, for those seeking a natural alternative in skincare and facial rejuvenation. Scroll down for the process, her before and afters. Barbara (left, shown post treatment series) was new to acupuncture in general, and shifted to a serie

Many studies show acupuncture in conjunction with electro-stimulation utilizing a procedure called PTNS can provide lasting improvement for urinary incontinence and overactive bladder in men and women. And, yea! Because nothing is more annoying than throwing your head back to laugh in the moment and you end up peeing. Maybe just a little. But it also happened when you sneezed earlier. And maybe you have an app on your phone that tells you where the nearest bathroom is no matt

Laura is a natural beauty with skin that's the envy of many (me included!) This is Laura after two treatments for facial rejuvenation. She has a little coverage on in the first pic, makeup free in the second. But we're not looking so much at her complexion as we are at her facial structure. (L: before, R: after) She came to see me because we tend to lose volume in our face as part of the normal aging process. This looks different person to person, usually happening over time,

People are turning to light therapy in droves to treat skin conditions such as acne or to improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles! The use of LED light therapy is non-invasive, pain-free and rejuvenating. Originally developed to fast-track the healing process of wounds and post-surgery scars, researchers quickly discovered that LED has a positive effect on healthy skin as well. I'm excited to let you know I've recently added the Celluma Pro LED device (based on tech

Some months ago, I was covered in a splotchy rash known as pityriasis rosea for the second time in my life. The splotches started on my torso, but eventually branched out to my arms and legs. PR usually occurs in those between 10 and 35 years old, and recurs in 2% of people. That would be me! I had this in my youth. There is no known cause, they still don’t know if it’s bacterial though it’s thought to be viral, it’s not contagious, and there’s no cure. It usually runs its co

What a pleasure to have Stephanie Gerry of Studio 512 visit to learn more about cosmetic acupuncture! We walk through some of the ins and outs of needling, what happens when you have a breakout, or even a headache. And yes, there's some purple looking light at some point in her treatment - it's actually blue and red LED lights, part of the Celluma device for encouraging collagen production, though I also use this for acne and pain. So happy to have been part of their broadcas

One of the top questions people ask - if we achieve the results I'm looking for, how long will the results last? Will I morph back into my pre-acupuncture self if I stop getting treatments? I'm going to walk you through a series of treatments for one patient and the timeline for these results. I shared the before and after of Barbara some time ago, so let's revisit her now to see - has she relapsed, stayed the same, or continued to improve? A side note - I always lay out expe

I've posted in the past about the ways Chinese medicine can encourage hair growth from a variety of causes. Now I'm sharing a little success with you. This is a very common area to see hair thinning. In Chinese medicine, this area is related to an acupuncture point known as Stomach 8, though we might more commonly relate hair loss in terms of TCM to liver blood or deficient YIN. Regardless, we do apply acupuncture locally to this area to stimulate hair growth. I then follow u

Facial rejuvenation with acupuncture is not just for women. Everyone likes looking well rested and refreshed!