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;… The post Springtime! Time to refresh and rejuvenate your skin with facial acupuncture appeared first on Michelle Gellis AP, LAc, MAc DiplAc ..read more

by Michelle Gellis LAc MAc DiplAc Recently cosmetic acupuncture has been getting a lot of media attention.  Celebrities such as Madonna, Gwyneth Paltrow, Demi Moore, Kim Kardashian, Angelina Jolie and Julianne Moore all have used Acupuncture Facial Rejuvenation as a way to maintain and improve their appearances.  Cosmetic Acupuncture represents a safe and natural method… The post Cosmetic Acupuncture in the News appeared first on Michelle Gellis AP, LAc, MAc DiplAc ..read more

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… The post Facial Acupuncture is good PREVENTATIVE medicine appeared first on Michelle Gellis AP, LAc, MAc DiplAc ..read more

By Michelle Gellis LAc MAc DiplAc Facial Gua Sha is a technique in which specially crafted hand held pieces of smooth jade are used to invigorate the skin, smooth out wrinkles and increase blood supply. Facial Gua Sha can be used to treat a variety of skin conditions such as Acne, Rosacea, Melasma and dark… The post Benefits of Facial Gua Sha appeared first on Michelle Gellis AP, LAc, MAc DiplAc ..read more

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 post The Energy Within Us: How Acupuncture, Qi Gong and Reiki Work appeared first on Michelle Gellis AP, LAc, MAc DiplAc ..read more

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… The post What is Qi? appeared first on Michelle Gellis AP, LAc, MAc DiplAc ..read more

According to Chinese Medicine, one of the most common causes of disease is repressed emotions. Emotional health is an integral part of Chinese Medicine. The seven emotions associated with disease are: anger, joy, worry, pensiveness, grief, fear and fright. As stated in an ancient text, the Su Wen, Chapter 8, our internal organs are portrayed… The post How Our Emotional Expression Effects Our Face and Our Health; a Chinese Medicine Perspective appeared first on Michelle Gellis AP, LAc, MAc DiplAc ..read more

In Chinese medicine “Shen” can be translated as Spirit or Mind. It is our consciousness, mental health & vitality, and our awareness. The Shen lives in our Heart. If our Shen is disturbed, there may be insomnia or dream disturbed sleep. Our Shen resides in our blood, if the quality of our blood is deficient… The post What is Shen? appeared first on Michelle Gellis AP, LAc, MAc DiplAc ..read more

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 younger. The post Is Acupuncture the Real Fountain of Youth? appeared first on Michelle Gellis AP, LAc, MAc DiplAc ..read more

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… The post Facial Acupuncture for Acne, Age Spots or Melasma appeared first on Michelle Gellis AP, LAc, MAc DiplAc ..read more