Cosmetic Acupuncture in NW Portland
Cosmetic acupuncture is a gentle, natural, and deeply restorative approach to facial rejuvenation. From my studio in NW Portland, I blend Traditional Chinese Medicine, nervous-system regulation, intuitive energy work, and precise facial acupuncture to lift, brighten, and awaken your skin’s natural radiance, without freezing, numbing, or disconnecting you from your expression.
Before | After Cosmetic Acupuncture Session
Benefits of Cosmetic Acupuncture
Cosmetic acupuncture supports the skin on multiple levels, physically, emotionally, and energetically. Treatments increase circulation, stimulate collagen, soften fine lines, lift and sculpt the muscles of the face, and release the tension patterns that create wrinkles over time. Clients also experience brighter eyes, softer jaw tension, deeper sleep, and a sense of grounded calm that radiates from within.
Skin, Nervous System, and Soul
My approach to cosmetic acupuncture goes far beyond the surface. I treat the face through the nervous system, the emotions, and the energetic patterns that shape how we hold ourselves. Each session blends acupuncture with intuitive insight and subtle energy work to unwind subconscious tension and soften the deeper layers influencing your skin. As the nervous system calms and old patterns release, the face naturally lifts, brightens, and returns to its truest, most radiant expression.
What to Expect During Your Session
Your treatment begins with grounding; breath, intention, and time for your nervous system to arrive. I begin with a gentle oil cleanse using May Lindstrom’s luxury botanical skincare, followed by warm towels and essential oils to melt tension from the face and body.
Once your skin is softened and your system is open, I apply precise acupuncture points on the body and face to stimulate circulation, release muscular holding patterns, and awaken collagen production.
You’ll then rest under LED light therapy for about 20 minutes, allowing your skin to absorb healing wavelengths while your energy unwinds. Depending on the session you choose, I finish with either sculpting gua sha or microcurrent to lift and contour the face.
For clients receiving The Lively Signature, I incorporate the grounding frequencies of crystal singing bowls during your rest time, amplifying the energetic, emotional, and cellular shifts happening beneath the surface.
The entire experience is luxurious, calming, and deeply restorative. A ritual for both skin and soul.
Looking for a deeper, multi-layered ritual? Learn about The Lively Signature.
How Many Sessions Will I Need?
Results from cosmetic acupuncture are cumulative, meaning each session builds on the last. While you’ll often notice a brighter, lifted look after your first treatment, deeper and longer-lasting changes happen gradually as your body unwinds old patterns, stimulates collagen, and finds a new baseline of ease.
Most clients begin with a series of 6–10 weekly sessions, depending on their goals. After that initial series, many shift into monthly maintenance to keep their results glowing and their nervous system supported. During your first visit, I’ll assess your skin, energy, and overall system to create a plan that’s tailored uniquely to you.
FAQs
FAQ 1 Does cosmetic acupuncture hurt?
Not usually. Most clients describe it as a light, barely noticeable sensation. I use ultra-fine needles and a gentle Japanese-inspired technique that prioritizes comfort and nervous-system regulation. You’ll stay deeply relaxed throughout the session.
FAQ 2 How soon will I see results?
Many clients notice a softer, brighter, more lifted look after the first treatment. But deeper, longer-lasting changes happen cumulatively over a series of sessions. Cosmetic acupuncture works WITH your body, so the results feel natural, alive, and in harmony with your expression.
FAQ 3 What conditions does cosmetic acupuncture help with?
Fine lines, dullness, puffiness, uneven tone, jaw tension, chronic stress patterns, and loss of firmness. It also supports headaches, sleep issues, digestion, hormonal balance, and emotional regulation, because your skin and your nervous system are intimately connected.
FAQ 4 What’s the difference between this and Botox?
Botox freezes muscles.
Cosmetic acupuncture restores flow.
My approach lifts, brightens, and supports your expression rather than limiting it. It improves circulation, collagen, skin health, and the deeper emotional/energetic patterns that shape your face. Your results look natural and aligned with your true self.
FAQ 5 What should I wear or avoid before a session?
Come comfortably dressed, well-hydrated, and make sure to eat before your treatment. Avoid heavy makeup if possible. There’s no downtime after your treatment, but avoiding intense workouts, alcohol, and heat exposure for a few hours can help your skin settle beautifully.
FAQ 6 Can I combine cosmetic acupuncture with microneedling?
Yes. Cosmetic acupuncture and holistic microneedling work beautifully together. Acupuncture prepares your system and skin, while microneedling targets collagen, texture, and deeper rejuvenation. Many clients alternate sessions for the best results.
Curious how cosmetic acupuncture compares to microneedling? Explore the holistic microneedling treatment here.
Book Your Cosmetic Acupuncture in NW Portland
If you feel drawn to this work, trust that. Your skin, your energy, and your nervous system are ready for something deeper. I would be honored to hold space for your transformation.