Spring is here and after all those months of dry heat, not enough fresh air, winter colds and holiday parties, the wear and tear can really show up on your face. It’s time to refresh and rejuvenate your skin.
There are many options available these days for erase the sign of aging from the face; lasers, peels, injections and of course surgery. For those of us who would rather chose a mor…
Eastern medicine is based on a system of wellness and prevention. Historically you went to your acupuncturist regularly for treatment in order to stay healthy. If you were ill you did not pay because it meant that your healer was not doing their job. Acupuncture has its basis in keeping the flow of energy flowing throughout the body, therefore nourishing all of the organs including t…
By Michelle Gellis, LAc, MAc, Dipl Ac
What’s the difference between a dead body and a living, vibrant human being? It’s the life force, the energy that flows through all of us. It is what animates us and enables us to move through our day.
This life force is known by many different names around the world. In China, it is called Qi (pronounced “chee”). In India, it is referred to as Prana…
Qi (pronounced “chee”) is a fundamental concept of everyday Chinese culture. At the core of Chinese medicine is the philosophy that Qi flows throughout the body. Qi is loosely translated to ‘life force’ that is part of everything that is alive. Where there is no Qi there is no life. Qi helps to animate the body and protect it from illness, pain and disease. A person’s health is…
https://www.elephantjournal.com/2017/09/acupuncture-the-real-fountain-of-youth/
In addition to pain relief, acupuncture has many benefits. Here are seven ways in which acupuncture can make you feel and look…
As we age our skin goes through many changes. Some of these changes have to do with fluctuations in our hormones, which can cause acne or dark spots or patches (melasma). For many women in their forties and fifties, adult acne can appear along with winkles, causing a double whammy! Even if you did not have acne as a teen, the surge of estrogen which occurs right before menopause or t…
Acupuncture Treatment for Facial Pain and Paralysis
By Michelle Gellis LAcMAcDiplAc
This article addresses acupuncture treatment for facial pain and paralysis which are common conditions which can be difficult to treat with western medicine. As a practitioner and instructor of facial acupuncture I frequently get calls from individuals seeking help for various medical conditions affecting t…
By Michelle Gellis LAcMAcDiplAc
We tend to think of Acupuncture as something that can help with aches and pains. But what most people don’t know is that Acupuncture can make you look and feel younger! Regular acupuncture treatment can make you feel more energetic and youthful, AND it can actually reduce the signs of aging
1) Stress Reduction
We all are exposed to stressful situations…
During the summer Olympics we witnessed a preponderance of athletes such as Michael Phelps receiving cupping to relieve sore muscles. Since then I have received a multitude of calls about cupping. When used to relieve pain, cupping and gua sha can be very beneficial for releasing tension in muscles and fascia. Facial cupping is a highly specialized technique, which can be employed to assist…
By Michelle Gellis LAc MAc DiplAc
As a Five Element acupuncturist who teaches facial acupuncture classes nationally, I was surprised to learn that one of the basic principles I was taught in school is unfamiliar to most acupuncturists. Rooted in Five Element Theory, the practice of clearing blocks before initiating treatment is at the core of my facial acupuncture classes. A block is defined as…
