Fashion & Beauty Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture A Safe Alternative to Botox or Surgery
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rained and certified by worldrenowned teacher, lecturer, and facial rejuvenation acupuncture practitioner Virginia Doran, MAc L.Ac, LMT, our acupuncturists Rebecca Rice and Christopher Reilly are pleased to offer Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture at our Center in Delmar, NY. Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture supports our overall health with a focus on revitalizing the face. By maximizing our inner vitality, our eyes glow with radiance, and our inner beauty can shine through. Stimulating the circulation of blood flow and collagen production, as well as increasing facial muscle and skin tone, maximizes the beautifying effect.
The Benefits of Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture Improved muscle tone and dermal contraction Increased collagen production Reduction of bags under the eyes Reduction of sagging and jowls Decreased puffiness around the face Elimination of fine lines on the face Reduction of larger wrinkles Hormonal balancing for hormonal acne or dry skin Moistening of the skin through increased circulation to the face Improvement of facial color Tightening of the pores Lifting of drooping eyelids Reduction of age spots Reduction of stress evident in the face Emergence of one’s innate beauty and radiance
Safe Alternative to Botox and Surgery In today’s culture of plastic surgery and Botox injections, acupuncture offers a safer, more holistic alternative.
History The practice of acupuncture to enhance beauty dates back to China’s Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD). It was used during this time by the empress and the emperor’s concubines. Known in China as Mei Rong, these techniques are referred to in the West as an Acupuncture Facelift, Cosmetic
Acupuncture, and Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture.
Treatments A typical course of treatment consists of 10 to 15 consecutive treatments. The first 6 to 10 treatments should be performed twice per week. After the initial course of treatments, monthly or seasonal maintenance sessions are recommended to prolong the effects of the acupuncture. Nutritional changes, herbal supplements, herbal/flower essences, and meditation coaching may all be included in the program to further support the process of enhancing health and revealing beauty. Rebecca Rice and Christopher Reilly are both licensed acupuncturists in New York, and have both been certified in Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture.
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Acupuncture Basics The thousands of acupuncture points throughout the body present areas where an individual’s qi can be accessed and adjusted. The stimulation of these points brings about a shift in qi flow through the pathways, called meridians, that connect these points to the whole of the body’s energetic anatomy. The acupuncturist uses the specific character of each point, and the precise pathway of each meridian, to decide where a needle needs to be inserted in order to restore the proper flow of qi in the body. When this is achieved, an immediate increase in wellness is often experienced, with subsequent treatments building and adding upon each other. At the Center, we use the highest quality acupuncture needles. They are extremely thin, sterile, and are not reused. Unlike hypodermic needles, acupuncture needles are solid and hair-thin. In most areas of the body, they are inserted no more than one half inch. Clients rarely feel more than a slight pinch upon insertion, which quickly fades away and gives way to the unique sensations of relaxation that typically occur with acupuncture. Many clients fall asleep during their treatment. To make an appointment with Rebecca Rice or Christopher Reilly at our Delmar, New York office, call the Center at (518) 689-2244. www.stramcenter.com. See ad at right for our Bennington, Vermont location.
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