cosmetic acupuncture

Cosmetic acupuncture is a technique based on Chinese Medicine principles that treats imbalances of the body, from the inside out. We use tiny needles on the face, neck and decolletage which reach the dermis level; bringing oxygen and blood to the skin, stimulating circulation and telling the body to produce more collagen and elastin in those specific areas.

Cosmetic Acupuncture is a way to take care of your skin and overall health in a holistic way. By treating the internal causes of aging and placing needles in the dermis, we are reinvigorating the matrix of collagen and elastin that starts declining at age 30.  service.

 We will do an initial consult so I can learn about your specific condition, overall life-style and health. With this information, I will design a treatment plan to address the cosmetic concerns and also solve other body imbalances. For example; a person that has poor digestion and constipation will show early signs of aging and will usually present melasma – skin discoloration. Another example; a patient that has insomnia will reflect their lack of sleep and low energy around their eyes, with dark circles and sagging skin. This is why we want to address imbalances in the body and simultaneously treat the face and neck to stimulate collagen production. 

Additionally, I will create a personalized anti-aging plan and make recommendations on food therapy, supplements and Chinese herbal medicine. I will also recommend skin care products for your skin type and teach you how to take care of yourself at home by gifting you a ‘skin care kit’ that you can use in the comfort of your home.

For many years I had heard about cosmetic acupuncture, but it was this fall when I decided to read about it and find out why and how it worked. I learned this therapy from Dr. Martha Lucas who holds a Ph.D. in Research Psychology as well as her certification and licensing to practice Traditional Chinese Medicine. Dr. Martha has more than 20 years of teaching and speaking experience and she has done extensive clinical research on this topic; based on her clinical findings and her deep understanding of anatomy/physiology, she designed these cosmetic acupuncture protocols which give amazing results on a patient’s appearance and health. 

This is your decision! Botox and fillers work immediately but they have long terms effects. They can damage the skin and create pockets that uneven the face and neck. Gentle cosmetic acupuncture stimulates your body to produce collagen and fill the face and neck to restore the original shape of the face. Some patients do not desire to have fillers, Botox or any other in injections and they choose to age naturally and allow their own bodies to do the work. 

It will soften wrinkles

It will improve your jaw line

It will reduce redness

It helps with ACNE

It will help with water retention on the face and specially under the eyes and neck area

It will open sinuses and decrease inflammation; therefore, helping with allergies 

It helps with Rosacea

It helps with Melasma (brown patches in the face due to digestive issues or hormone imbalances)

Note +If your body is ‘rejecting’ something, it will reflect in your skin’s health 

I am truly fascinated by cosmetic acupuncture as I feel it is a safe and healthy technique to maintain and get a more youthful appearance while correcting imbalances in the body. Personally, I would like to age as gracefully as I can using natural medicine and holistic procedures. Feel free to send me your questions at acuford@gmail.com

Sports Acupuncture is an integration of Traditional Chinese Medicine (acupuncture) with anatomy, western Orthopedics and Sports practices. 

Whether you want to perform better at your chosen sport or need help recovering from an acute or chronic injury, acupuncture has been shown to increase performance and decrease recovery time.

Acupuncture can help sports injuries in several ways; preventing injuries, repairing muscles, recovering after surgical procedures and stimulating the body to perform its best before an athletic event.

How does this work? The needles used in acupuncture stimulate blood flow in the muscles and joints which speeds recovery time. It also relaxes injured tissue and decreases inflammation in the area. 

By relieving both pain and inflammation, sports acupuncture can allow you to train harder and recover far more quickly both before and after an athletic event. Whether you’re a triathlete with a nagging injury, have experienced an acute injury and want to speed recovery, or just a normal person who wants to take the next step in exercise performance, acupuncture can play a significant role in that regard. 

For example, evaluating shoulder pain begins with testing the strength and movement of your shoulder to determine its physical weaknesses, impingements and imbalances. Treatment may include needling, electro-stimulation, tuina massage, cupping or possibly Chinese herbs. 

The most common conditions treated with Oriental Medicine are shoulder and neck pain, elbow pain, back pain, hip and knee pain, injuries of the lower extremities such as sciatica, achilles tendonitis, shin splints, ankle issues, plantar fasciitis.

These days, many professional sports teams have acupuncturists on staff to help their athletes recover in between games, specially during peak times of the season when athletes need to be performing their best at a game, recover quickly and then be ready for another game. 

The best results are obtained when you use acupuncture and Oriental Medicine as preventative medicine; working on keeping muscles and joints healthy and also correcting internal imbalances of the body. so, be sure to showcase a premium service. Questions? Send me a message at acuford@gmail.com