Stella Igrishti, R.Ac

Cosmetic acupuncture is a natural, whole-body approach to healthy, radiant skin. Rather than simply treating the surface, this evidence-informed treatment supports your body's natural collagen production, improves circulation, reduces inflammation, and enhances lymphatic drainage to promote a brighter, firmer, more youthful complexion. Fine, sterile acupuncture needles are placed both on the face and at carefully selected points throughout the body to support overall wellness, helping to address concerns such as fine lines, skin laxity, puffiness, dullness, uneven tone, acne, and stress-related skin changes. Many clients also enjoy additional benefits including improved sleep, reduced stress, and a greater sense of overall wellbeing.

The effects of cosmetic acupuncture include: Elimination and decrease in depth of wrinkles, improvement of facial muscle tone, decreased sagging of skin around the skin and neck. A general improvement of facial skin tone and appearance.

Our Fertility TCM Acupuncture Initial Assessment is designed for individuals and couples who are preparing to conceive naturally or undergoing fertility treatments such as IUI or IVF. During this comprehensive 75–90 minute appointment, your Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncturist will take the time to understand your reproductive health, menstrual history, hormone patterns, lifestyle, stress levels, sleep, digestion, and overall wellbeing through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

**Initial TCM Acupuncture Session (75–90 minutes)** Your first visit is a comprehensive assessment designed to understand your health history, current concerns, and overall patterns of imbalance. The session begins with a detailed intake covering symptoms, medical history, digestion, sleep, stress levels, menstrual or hormonal health (if applicable), and lifestyle factors. Traditional diagnostic methods such as pulse and tongue assessment may be used to help guide treatment planning. Following the assessment, you will receive your first acupuncture treatment, which may include techniques such as acupuncture, electro-acupuncture, cupping, Gua Sha, or other supportive therapies as appropriate. The goal of the initial session is not only to address your primary concern but to create a personalized treatment strategy moving forward. Time is reserved at the end of the appointment to discuss findings, provide education on diet and lifestyle recommendations, and outline a suggested treatment plan tailored to your needs.

Application of Acupuncture within the Principles of Chinese Medicine.

The session includes acupuncture using fine, sterile needles placed at targeted points to support circulation, regulate nervous system activity, and address your primary concern. Infrared therapy (2–25 micron spectrum) is often incorporated during needle retention to provide gentle, penetrating warmth that enhances blood flow, relaxes muscles, supports tissue repair, and promotes deeper therapeutic benefit. Each visit is personalized to ensure steady progress toward your goals. Time is reserved at the end of the session to review recommendations, answer questions, and adjust lifestyle or self-care strategies as needed to optimize your results.

Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture with Therapeutic Cupping.