In addition to Acupuncture, Traditional Chinese medicine encompasses other modalities that can help treat any condition.
Traditional Chinese Medicine modalities include the following:
- Acupuncture: inserting thin, fine needles into acupuncture points throughout the body based on the TCM pattern diagnosis
- Chinese Herbs: individual herbs or formulas that are paired together based on the TCM classics to heal TCM pattern diagnosis in patients
- Acupressure: placing a fingertip or gently massaging an acupuncture point
- Cupping: creating a vacuum between a glass cup and the patients skin where the skin and muscle are drawn into the cup while bringing Qi and Blood to the area
- Gua Sha: scraping the skin with Gua Sha tools to bring Qi and blood to the area
- Tui Na: massage techniques done over clothes to help disperse Qi
- Moxabustion: burning of mugwort herb to move Qi in that area or over an acupuncture point
- Electroacupuncture: adding electrical leads to the needles to promote the movement of Qi
- Auricular Acupuncture: acupuncture points pertaining to the entire body located in the ear
- Korean Hand Therapy: points on the hands that refer to acupuncture points and regions of the entire body
- Scalp Acupuncture: acupuncture points and areas of the scalp that are particularly helpful for treating neurological issues
- Traditional Chinese Medicine Dietary Therapy: specific food choices made based on your TCM pattern diagnosis to enhance your health
Each of these modalities works to move the bodies Qi (pronounced chee). Qi is essentially the energy within us that makes us alive to run our organs and bodily functions. When the Qi is interrupted, pain and body dysfunction will occur. The body’s Qi runs in a meridian system throughout the body to supply the organ systems with the energy they need. The meridian system is like a highway system. When there is traffic, everyone is angry and stressed. When the meridians are blocked or have reduced Qi flow to a certain area there will be pain and dysfunction in the body. When traffic is moving freely, everyone is happy and on their way. When the meridians are working to full capacity, there will be harmony and balance with an abundance of energy and feelings of wellbeing.
Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture:
Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture is a protocol using extra thin, small needles in different acupuncture points on the face, neck, body or the abdomen. Maria is trained in the face, neck and abdomen protocols.
The Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture system is a natural alternative to cosmetic surgery, strong prescriptions, topical ointments and pills.
Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture Protocol for the face and neck consists of 10 treatments, 2 times a week for 5 weeks. During these treatments, you will not only be treated for the face, neck or abdomen protocols but also full body acupuncture treatments based on your Traditional Chinese pattern diagnosis. This is one of the only cosmetic procedures that actually improves the overall health of the patient along with making them look and feel younger!
The obvious benefits of each protocol includes having softer, firmer skin; reduction of deeper wrinkles, possible elimination of finer wrinkles and improvement of jowl lines.
In these treatments, we will talk about skincare, nutrition, herbs and supplements that will help you get and maintain the results. Each treatment lasts around 60 minutes. The first treatment may last 90 minutes to allow time for the intake.
From a western medicine point of view, Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture works because the needling causes micro-traumas to the skin which the body responds to by increasing blood flow and increasing the production of collagen and elastin for wound healing. The needling is done in the dermis which also may stimulate neurotransmitter production.
From a Chinese medicine perspective, Qi and blood are brought to the face, Qi is being lifted and the body energetic systems are being put into balance.
The needling is very superficial and only occasionally bruising occurs. As with any treatment, the results will depend on the health of each individual and how they respond to acupuncture, herbs and supplements.
To maintain good results, I advise monthly treatments which will not only be good for the face, neck or abdomen but also for your overall health. At a minimum to maintain good results, the patient should do 2 treatments every 6 months.
The Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture Protocol for the abdomen is used for weight loss, fertility and abdominal toning. This is at minimum a 3 month program with treatments 2 times a week for 6 weeks then 1 time a week for 6 weeks. The abdominal protocol can increase local metabolism, improve digestion, balance hormones and tone the skin.
Mei Zen Cosmetics was based on the Cosmetic Acupuncture system. If you are looking for the products that Dr. Martha Lucas, L.Ac., the founder of Mei Zen Cosmetics suggests, please visit, http://www.meizencosmetics.com/
For some examples of possible results from the Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture system please visit http://cosmeticacupunctureseminars.com/results-cosmetic-acupuncture-seminars.html
Point of Renewal Acupuncture would like you to come in for your appointment 10 minutes early to fill out paperwork or you can print the paperwork below and bring it with you. The paperwork is necessary to get an accurate picture of your overall body health.
Here is the paperwork if you would like to fill it out prior to the treatment.
Point of Renewal Acupuncture Paperwork
What do I need to bring to my appointment?
It is important to bring a list of any allergies you may have along with any medications and/or supplements you may be taking. Also, bring in your doctors names and your insurance card, if you think you may have coverage.
What should I wear to my appointment?
For your appointment, please dress comfortably with pants that can be pulled up over your knees and a shirt that can be pulled up over your elbows. There are many good points from the elbows down and knees down. Also, you will have the needles in for 20-30 minutes so being comfortable will help you focus on relaxing and letting your body heal.