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Look Younger & Feel Healthier  What is Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture?
Facial Rejuvenation acupuncture is a non-surgical method of reducing the signs of the aging process. We use acupuncture technique and Chinese herbal supplement to erase years off of your face. Based on the differentiated diagnoses of Oriental Medicine, it helps the whole body look and feel younger by addressing the physical, mental and emotional patterns that cause disease and contribute to the aging process.
How are the effects?
"A 1996 report in the International Journal of Clinical Acupuncture reported that among 300 cases treated with Facial Acupuncture, 90% had marked effects with one course of treatment..."
Treatments help tighten pores, improve muscle tone, increase collagen production and balance its distribution. Moisture in the skin and evenness of skin color will be balanced by increasing local circulation of blood and life Qi (life giving energy) to the face. Any daily stress that is evident in the face will be reduced.
Most importantly, Facial Rejuvenation acupuncture brings out your innate beauty and return your healthy glow. Sometime Facial Rejuvenation acupuncture can be referred to as“Acupuncture Facelift,”using non-surgical methods.
What is the procedure?
Each treatment involves the insertion of tiny acupuncture needles, that are finer then a strand of hair, into specific areas through out the whole body. On your first consultation, we discuss your health history, including any physical, mental or emotional issues in your daily life that need to be balance and work on. We will evaluate what changes you would like to see in your face and skin. What kind of treatment plan best fits your need which might include herbs, nutritional supplements, diet and lifestyle counseling, facial acupressure and herbal mask. We then start your acupuncture session by inserting the needles througout your body while you are relaxing and lying down on our treatment table. Once the needles are in, you rest between 20-30 minutes. In general, the treatments are very relaxing and take about 45minutes to 1 hour. How does Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture Work?
In Traditional Chinese Medicine Theory beauty comes from within. When you start to age in a way that looks and feels unhealthy then it is possible the flow of Qi, Blood, and Essence are not balance within your body. When balance is restored, you will feel and look more radiant. On a physiological level, acupuncture has been shown to increase circulation of blood and life energy throughout the body. Increased blood flow can help us to maintain healthy skin and muscle tone by sending nourishment, moisture, and "lifting" energy to the skin and muscles of the face . By increasing lymph flow using the within our facial massage and combined with acupuncture we can help strengthen the immune system, and our skin is an essential part of our immune system. The needles inserted into the face affect collagen and elastin production which will help tone the skin. Collagen is a protein produced by our bodies that is responsible for our skin's durability and resilience. Elastin is responsible for the elasticity of our skin. Sun exposure and aging degrade and decrease the production of our collagen and elastin. Acupuncture helps to stimulate the body's natural processes of cell reproduction and growth. Why treat the body and not just the face?
The effects of Facial Rejuvenation acupuncture are not confined to the face. Each acupuncture treatment is individualized according to how each person is aging. No two people receive the same treatments because each person's aging process is unique. Acupuncture points are chosen based on an individualized differential diagnosis according to the Theory of Chinese medicine. A diagnosis is reached by examining constitutional health issues and any symptoms you may be having. Thus, the treatment is an overall balance of your health as well as your appearance.
Throughout treatment, other physical symptoms you may be experiencing will also improve. Treatments can improve hormonal balance; delay the graying of hair and hair loss associated with aging. You may notice you have a better quality of sleep and increased energy. It will improve your digestion and metabolism and strengthen your immune system. You can also address and treat any chronic or recurring pain. How do Chinese Herbs contribute to the treatment?
Chinese herbs are an important part of the Facial Rejuvenation protocol. Herbal formulas are created specifically for you and herbs are selected based on your constitutional diagnosis. Again, the principle is that if the body is in balance and your organ systems are functioning properly, the negative signs of aging are reduced. Chinese herbs help to restore balance on a daily basis. They help to continue the effects of the acupuncture between treatments. Also, sometimes more severe symptoms—for instance hot flashes, night sweating, hair loss or even bloating and indigestion—are more effectively treated with herbal supplement, rather than by acupuncture alone. How many visits will I need?
In order to attain desirable effects, a course of 12 to 14 Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture sessions are recommended. Depending on each individual's needs, treatment may also include herbal supplements, dietary and lifestyle changes, and facial massage. While results are often noticeable after just a few sessions, a full course allows deeper, more lasting results to occur. After completing a course of treatment, maintenance sessions can prolong the results. Maintenance sessions usually occur monthly for 2 to 3 months and then seasonally for as long as you wish to maintain results.
What else can I do to prolong my result?
Herbal supplements, diet and lifestyle changes, and facial exercise can enhance the effects of Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture and further improve your health, well-being, and youthful appearance. As part of your overall Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture treatment such complementary therapies may be recommended.
Chinese herbs are known to have been used for longevity and beauty, as well as many other health conditions, since the first century. When herbal supplement is used to complement Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture treatment, herbal formulas are customized individually to address the specific conditional needs of each client.
Nutritional supplements, including vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and essential fatty acids necessary for the skin's health assist in rejuvenating the body from the inside out. Some supplements protect skin from pollutants, while others help to increase collagen production, for example. They also provide essential nutrients often missing from our diet. Nutritional supplements can assist in returning the healthy, youthful glow to your skin.
Addressing diet and lifestyle factors that impact our beauty can help to enhance the effectiveness of Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture sessions. Adequate protein, for example is essential for collagen production and overall energy. Sufficient sleep and proactive stress management also have a positive effect on our appearance. As a holistic approach to health and beauty, Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture includes an overall evaluation of your needs in order to develop a specific, personal course of treatment for each individual.
Your treatment may also include facial massage, using specific massage techniques applied to various areas of the face, especially at key acupressure points. Stimulating acupressure points on the face relaxes the mind and can have a positive effect on the entire body.
Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture is safe, effective, and beneficial to both mind and body. I look forward to helping you discover how Chinese medicine can enhance your own natural beauty.
What is the cost for the FRA treatment?
First Session (Consultation, Acupuncture Treatement, Facial Acupressure & Herbal Mask): $95
5 Treatment Plan Package: $425; each session $85 (You save $50)
10 Treatment Plan Package: $750; each session $75 (You save $200)
Please call to choose the plan that best works for you.
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