Dr. Mindy Boxer -Putting Your Best Face Forward with Facial Acupuncture

Facial Acupuncture might sound like too much to try (you’re going to put needles in my face?), but it really is beneficial to overall health and wellness. In my Cosmetic Facial Acupuncture practice, I use Acupuncture points on the body to treat the underlying patterns of disharmony and local face points to address facial symptoms. Facial Acupuncture is typically not done as a standalone treatment, rather it works best as part of a whole body approach to wellness.

What to Expect

Each practitioner and each patient are different so the procedure may vary slightly but typically Cosmetic Facial Acupuncture involves inserting thin, tiny, and painless needless into Acupuncture points on the face to create micro trauma or microscopic wounds that then stimulate the Lymphatic and Circulatory systems of the body. This stimulation then creates an environment where nutrients and oxygen can be delivered more efficiently to your skin.

However, Facial Acupuncture is also used to treat conditions that impact facial muscles beyond just rejuvenating the skin. Facial Acupuncture is also used to address muscle stiffness, allergies, jaw pain, and headaches.

Healthy Skin

Patients will first notice a difference in their complexion; i.e. fewer and less noticeable wrinkles and fine lines, a firmer skin texture due to additional Collagen production and improved elasticity. Patients also may notice tighter pores, improved muscle tone, smoother texture, less pigmentation and/or discoloration, fewer age spots and blemishes, and a reduction in the puffiness under the eyes.

Whole Body Benefits

As mentioned previously, Cosmetic Facial Acupuncture is rarely done as a standalone treatment because it has some amazing whole-body benefits as well. Each patient is unique and deals with different body imbalances and issues but some of the additional benefits of facial acupuncture include improvements in:

• Hormone balance (i.e. menopause, perimenopause, premenstrual syndrome, and even thyroid function)
• Sinus congestion
• Headaches (including migraines)
• Jaw Pain (including symptoms of TMJ)
• Bell’s Palsy
• Quality of sleep
• Metabolism
• Reduction of stress

Long-lasting Results

It can take up to 24 hours to experience the full impact of a Cosmetic Facial Acupuncture treatment. I will work with you to develop a treatment plan but it is common to begin with weekly sessions for approximately 6-8 weeks to achieve desired results. Once you and I  feel you are at your goal, regular maintenance appointments can help you maintain your results and keep them for up to a year in some cases.

It’s important to remember that Facial Acupuncture is not a quick fix like a dermal filler or surgical treatment. However, if you are looking for a safe and effective and non-surgical option, Acupuncture is a great choice.

Talk to me about any possible contraindications as you might want to wait for treatment if you have had other procedures done in the last few weeks (i.e. unhealed surgical scars, laser resurfacing, fillers or Botox, or microdermabrasion or other dermal fillers).

I can discuss your overall wellness goals and get you on the right track with a treatment plan customized to your needs. Make your appointment today!

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Dr. Mindy Boxer is a holistic practitioner who has grown into her specialties in an organic way. Understanding a range of disciplines allows her to integrate the wisdom of Ancient healing in combination with the most recent innovations in Scientific research. This dynamic blend has enabled Dr. Boxer to help patients in the prevention and treatment of disease for over 25 years.

At age 15, Dr. Boxer began her lifelong practice of Yoga & Meditation, read many Nutrition books, began Juicing her Vegetables, and explored and all Raw Diet.  Recognizing the importance of Nutrition in overall health, she earned her Ph.D. in 1986 in Nutrition and Human Behavior, providing her with a solid foundation to counsel and educate patients on how to attain health and vitality.

Her informative Lectures and appetizing Cooking Classes were the perfect forum to educate the community about the effects of food on Mood and Behavior, as well as in innovative ways to balance Body Chemistry in order to achieve overall well being.

Sensing a need to expand her training and understanding of the human body as a whole system, Dr. Boxer continued her studies in Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine,  and in 1993 earned a Masters Degree in Traditional Oriental Medicine. She is licensed by the Medical Board of the State of California in Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine and is also licensed by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine.

These diverse disciplines give Dr. Boxer a unique view of the human body and how to keep it functioning in an optimal manner. Her practice of Acupuncture, Chinese Herbs and Functional Nutrition have a profound effect on Hormonal balance, Rejuvenation, and Immune system enhancement.

Dr. Boxer has a particularly keen understanding of Women’s Health issues including Gynecological irregularity, PMS, Fertility, IUI & UVF support, Healthy Pregnancy & Delivery, and Menopausal issues. Her interest in the human body as a dynamic system has given her the understanding to deal with such problems as improper Digestion and elimination, Cancer Support, Allergies, back pain, tight neck and shoulders, carpal tunnel syndrome, respiratory distress, chronic fatigue, Insomnia, Stress, Anxiety and Depression.

She has also studied the art and science of Homeopathy, earning her Diplomate in Homeopathy from the Hahnemann College of Homeopathy in 1995. This allows her to treat the whole person — physically, mentally, emotionally.