Cosmetic Acupuncture Mornington Peninsula

05/10/2019

Great article
https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/beauty/skincare/a27304201/facial-acupuncture-cosmetic-benefits/

From acne to ageing, cosmetic acupuncture boasts a host of facial benefits

23/08/2019

This beautiful assortment of Herbs will provide support for my patient through her chemotherapy treatments for breast cancer.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
It will reduce the early menopause symptoms ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
It will nourish her body and boost her energy ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
If you know someone who needs support I’m here to help⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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15/08/2019

This is where you’ll find me...... if you’re wondering if Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture can help you feel free to contact me via text to book a complimentary 15 minute session and we can discuss your concerns ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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13/08/2019

Jade rollers are a great tool that I use in my cosmetic acupuncture treatments. Jade rollers improve the lymphatic drainage of your skin, but what does this really mean? Lymph fluid includes the byproducts and waste from our cells, it also includes chemicals that may be in your facial products that have absorbed into your skin and any in foods that you eat which include or have had chemicals sprayed on them when they were grown. Facial rollers help remove these toxins and with gentle pressure can also reduce puffiness. They are cooling for your skin so if you have facial flushing or are in menopause they feel simply amazing.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Jade rollers can give you a slimmer and more contoured look and because they remove the toxins they can give you a brighter, more glowing skin.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I suggest to use a jade or other stone roller every day, it doesn't even take one minute.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
If you would like to book a consultation please click the link in the bio.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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05/08/2019

Using facial moxa during a cosmetic acupuncture treatment is particularly good for clients with dull skin, acne scarring or blemishes. The gentle smoke released from inside the roller warms the skin, activate blood and qi circulation and stimulates the facial meridians.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Want to know more? Click the link in bio for all the details and the link to book.

02/08/2019

No woman ever wants to get breast cancer! So none of us want to contemplate really what happens, if it happens.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
As a woman who has been through suspected breast cancer I can certainly say it was one of the most scary, solitary times in my life - my world just stopped.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
So now I help women who are fighting. Who are going through treatment, surgery and chemo. They come for my support so that journey is less harsh and the recovery is faster.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
There are so many side effects of chemotherapy -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Nausea and vomiting ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Cognitive decline / memory issues ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Hot flushes and night sweats⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Anemia ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Diarrhea ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Hair loss⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Low immunity⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture treatments may reduce these symptoms ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
If you would like to discuss or put together a support plan please click the link in the bio ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

01/08/2019

If you're considering a series of cosmetic acupuncture treatments, you may be wondering what it feels like? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Well, the first thing I would definitely say is it's certainly not painful. That's what I think most people worry about if they haven't had acupuncture before and maybe are also concerned about having needles in their face.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
It's not painful for two main reasons - the needles I use are the most expensive and finest needles in the world, they are Japanese and are manufactured with microscopic rounded tips. Plus they are super smooth. Also I have been taught and I practice painless needle insertion. Yes, you do feel some slight pressure but clients describe it as a warm sensation around the needle.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Secondly, I'd definitely say it's relaxing. How do I know this? Well it's because most of my clients go to sleep! Yes, they actually doze off for 10 minutes or more. The first time it happens they are usually a bit surprised.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Thirdly it's a treat. I incorporate a mini facial with the most beautiful organic Eminence facial products. These products are made from fruits and vegetables chosen specifically for their anti-aging properties. They boost your bodies natural collagen and elastin production so your skin feels just WOW afterwards and it continues like that for days.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Want to know more? Click the link in bio for all the details and the link to book. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

25/07/2019

Migraines and headaches are very debilitating, anyone who suffers from them on a regular basis will tell you how awful they are.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I commonly help people who can sometimes have a migraine every week. They are often surprised at how quickly we can stop them or reduce their severity.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Chinese Medicine looks at the underlying cause of the pain and through acupuncture and herbal⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
medicine rebalances the body so that the headaches and migraines stop occurring.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
If you have experienced migraines and would like help please contact me via the link in the bio⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

22/07/2019

Facial rejuvenation techniques explained - Lift and Tone⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
In this first of the cosmetic acupuncture techniques, motor points are targeted in the muscles of the face.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
The area where the nerves contact the muscle is called a motor point, it is a specific location. When a motor point is needled, the muscle responds and sends a signal to the Central Nervous System (CNS). Tight muscles will relax, and loosened, weak or drooping muscles will be instructed to tighten and lift. An overall firmer and lifted feeling and appearance can be experienced from this technique alone. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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19/07/2019

Chinese herbal medicine is an ancient art and has a history originating in 2800BC. Chinese medicine uses many parts of dried plants and some minerals to create formulas which are tailored specifically to each patient's individual needs.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
The properties of the herbs and minerals when combined in a formula move your body back to it's balanced "well" state.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
There are two strengths of Chinese herbal medicine in my mind........ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Firstly, formulas can be created to reduce unpleasant symptoms and to also treat their underlying cause. So following the course of medicine your symptoms are gone because their cause is gone. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Secondly, herbal medicine does not have side effects so you don't get extra symptoms that you have to deal with on your pathway back to health. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
If you would like to make an appointment to discuss your health please click the link in the bio⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

17/07/2019

Chats with our friends can be the terrific medicine. I have a special friend and sitting with her re-inventing the world, talking about feelings and sharing ideas makes us both feel good. We feel connected and we value each other. We share good times and tough times and we laugh about both, alot!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Having friends or having a tribe, according to the "Blue Zones" is one of the power nine things you need to live a long and happy life. So cherish your friends cause they can improve your wellness and add years to your life.

15/07/2019

So what can you expect over the course of your cosmetic acupuncture treatments?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Let's continue the journey and have a look at what happens from week five onwards........⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Week 5 to 7⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
The results of the stimulation of collagen with cosmetic acupuncture now becomes evident. The skin around the mouth and cheeks feels tighter and lines are beginning to soften. The soft tissue of the face feels firmer and denser. There is a visible and palpable plumping out in targeted areas where there has been loss of volume. Muscles in the face will feel lifted and eyes will look brighter and be more open.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Week 8 to 12⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Usually, the best overall changes occur between weeks eight & twelve. The face continues to feel firmer and denser, opening up the naso-labial fold (from the edge of the nose to the corner of the mouth) and lifting marionette lines (folds off the corner of mouth that give off the sad/drooping look). Lines have softened and skin looks plump, hydrated and taut. The complexion is even, pores are smaller and redness diminished.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Maintenance⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Cosmetic acupuncture treatments are cumulative, meaning the benefits continue to add to each other and results enhance treatment upon treatment. Maintenance sessions are recommended every 6 to 8 weeks depending on your age and skin type. The results achieved, when maintained, can last for years.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Want to know more? Click the link in bio for all the details and the link to book.

11/07/2019

Chinese Medicine takes a different view to weight loss. I have found that as we age there is often a number of factors involved in our weight gain. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
One main factor is that our digestive system has become less efficient and so it needs more food to produce the same amount of energy we want. My weight loss plan uses herbal medicine to boost the digestion so you actually don’t eat as much, you simply don’t want it or need it because you are satisfied.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Eating less and being hungry is not a sustainable way to lose weight, also not being able to eat the foods we enjoy is not sustainable either - these are both really a form of torture that we are happy to rebel against the minute we have lost our target weight. Then guess what? We put the kilos straight back on!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
One of the challenges my patients have when they are in the weight loss phase is reducing or not eating bread or biscuits. So I give them a recipe for keto rolls and crackers which are delicious.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
This photo is courtesy of one of my clients who made the keto rolls.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
If you would like to know more about losing weight please book an appointment via the link in the bio.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

10/07/2019

During my hospital internship in China I became fascinated with waving cats.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
They come in all colours and sizes and can be pretty much found in every shop.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I later found that they actually originated in Japan. The maneki-neko (Japanese: 招き猫, literally means "beckoning cat") is a common Japanese figurine which is believed to bring good luck to the owner. ... It is also sometimes incorrectly called the "Chinese lucky cat" because of its popularity among Chinese merchants.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I think they are gorgeous and have one in my clinic and one at home.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
There are a couple of appointments available on Thursday and Friday this week. To make a booking click the link in the bio.

08/07/2019

So what can you expect over the course of your cosmetic acupuncture treatments?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Let's have a look at what happens over the first four weeks........⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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From client experience, results of softened, hydrated and glowing skin are visible within 1 – 2 weeks. The most common feedback is that clients find their skin has become softer and easier to manage and the dryness has disappeared. This is due to the instant blood flow that arrives to the face and skin during facial acupuncture, oxygenating the cells and boosting oxygen and nutrient transfer throughout the skin. Working on motor points will see that the muscles in the face are more relaxed and tension in brow and jawline is softening. There is increased colour in the face and the complexion is brightened.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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By now, a lifting and tightening sensation in the muscles is generally reported in weakened, droopy muscles. The skin feels more refined and is softer and large pores are minimised. Many women tell me at this point that their make up is looking nicer and staying on for longer. This is due to the increased hydration of the skin. The skin is visibly more taut and fine lines and crepiness have begun to soften.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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The above results are based on 1 treatment/week and are a general description of what can be expected. The next post will continue the journey.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Want to know more? Click the link in bio for all the details and the link to book.

04/07/2019

I’ve had the pleasure of helping two young boys this week. One suffered from frequent nose bleeds which is not uncommon when going through puberty. The typical plan is three treatments and sometimes an extra treatment a few months later as a high sugar diet can lead to it reoccurring. The needles used in the picture are painless facial needles.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
The second young chap suffers with Sever’s disease, which was stopping him from running and participating in sports due to heel pain. His treatment involved relaxing his calf muscles and reducing the inflammation in his heels. We had excellent pain reduction after one treatment and he has some stretches to do at home that will help as well.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
If you have any questions regarding these or other treatments for children please ask.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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03/07/2019

The cosmetic acupuncture consultation starts with a personal questionnaire, which is emailed to you when you book your first treatment. Chinese medicine, being holistic, needs to gather a lot of information and this allows me to determine if you have an underlying health condition that we can improve over the course of your cosmetic treatments.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
You may be aware of your condition or have something about your health that is bugging you. Some clients will describe things that they are not sure can be improved. I've had requests like:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I feel like my mind is foggy.....⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I feel I have something in my wrist and it sends pain up my arm⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I'm tired in the afternoons and need a nap even though I'm 39 years old!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I can't control my farting and it's really embarrassing⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I want my libido back⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I wake up at 1am every night and it takes me ages to get back to sleep⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
And many, many others⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
The first thing I say is that nothing you ask for is too weird...we talk through the symptoms and when they occur and discuss the new patient information to see if there is a pattern to your complaint.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
If I can see a clear pattern then I can set up a treatment protocol and that is how I choose the body acupuncture points.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Over the course of the cosmetic treatments we discuss the changes and resolution of your symptoms and I make adjustments to the points as we need.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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02/07/2019

It's a special feeling when you have a local sanctuary where you can stroll and connect with nature, mine is only a 10 minute walk from my house. It's a beautiful boardwalk and funnily there's rarely many people that I see along the path. It's my special time, my time to be in the moment......listen to the sounds of the birds, watch the crabs in the mangroves and breathe fresh country air.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I saw these guys the other day and thought I'd share them with you.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Where is your go to place to connect with nature? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀