Holistic Microneedling in NW Portland
Microneedling is a powerful yet gentle collagen-stimulating treatment that can soften fine lines, improve texture, and brighten the skin from within. In my NW Portland studio, I offer a holistic approach to microneedling that combines Traditional Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture, nervous-system regulation, and intuitive energy work so your skin isn’t just treated, your whole being is supported.
What Is Microneedling?
Microneedling is a minimally invasive treatment that creates precise micro-channels to stimulate collagen and elastin production. This encourages the skin to renew itself from within, softening fine lines, smoothing texture, brightening tone, and improving firmness.
In my practice, microneedling becomes more than a skin treatment. It is a full-system reset, where your skin, nervous system, and deeper energetic patterns all receive support.
Benefits of Holistic Microneedling
Holistic microneedling supports the skin on every level, creating smoother texture, a more refined and even tone, and a softening of both fine lines and deeper expression patterns. Clients often notice a brighter complexion with reduced scarring and pigmentation, smaller-looking pores, and more lifted and sculpted facial contours. Hydration improves, the skin barrier strengthens, and the nervous system settles into a state of regulation, allowing a natural glow to build over the days that follow. Because this work supports the skin, the internal systems, and the subtle energetic layers simultaneously, clients often experience visible improvement alongside a deeper sense of equilibrium.
What to Expect During Your Microneedling Session & The Holistic Difference
Your treatment begins with grounding through breath, presence, and gentle nervous-system support. I start by cleansing the skin and applying a light numbing cream for comfort, and while the numbing settles in, I perform traditional acupuncture to address internal imbalances and open your system so your skin can receive the treatment with ease. Once the numbing is complete, I perform a second facial cleanse and begin the microneedling, using a gentle and precise technique guided by the philosophy that a soft flush of pink is all that is needed to activate a deep collagen response. Overworking the skin is never necessary. During the treatment, I incorporate professional-grade products and LED light therapy to reduce inflammation and support cellular renewal, allowing the skin to heal smoothly and radiantly.
Microneedling results are cumulative, and each treatment builds on the last. Many clients notice a glow and smoother texture after a single session, yet the most dramatic changes develop through a series of 6-10 sessions as collagen rebuilds and the deeper tissues transform. Most clients begin with monthly sessions spaced four to six weeks apart to give the skin time to heal and regenerate. After completing an initial series, many shift into seasonal or quarterly maintenance and often pair microneedling with cosmetic acupuncture between sessions to support tone, contour, lymph flow, and ongoing skin vitality. At your first appointment, we will create a personalized plan based on your goals, your skin history, your nervous-system state, and any deeper emotional or energetic patterns that may be influencing your skin.
How Many Sessions Will I need?
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Is there downtime?
You may experience mild redness for 12–48 hours. For the first 12 hours, it can feel like a slight sunburn — warm, tight, and sensitive. I offer curated aftercare products to support healing and comfort. After this window, the skin feels plump, fresh, and revitalized. Makeup is usually avoided for 24 hours.
Can I do cosmetic acupuncture and microneedling together?
Yes. They pair beautifully as alternating therapies. Because microneedling requires 4–6 weeks between treatments, cosmetic acupuncture is ideal to support collagen, lymph flow, sculpting, and nervous-system balance in between.
What does microneedling help with?
Fine lines, texture, acne scarring, pigmentation, pore size, dullness, and loss of firmness.
What skincare do you use?
I use the FDA-cleared CytoPen S2®, paired with the StemFacial® MD Matrix Solution, a blend of stem cells, growth factors, and hyaluronic acid that supports hydration, barrier strength, and skin renewal.
For home care, I carry FactorFive, featuring:
Human stem cell growth factors for smoothing and firming
Peptides for softening expression lines
Hyaluronic acid for deep hydration and absorption
Book Your Microneedling in NW Portland
If your skin is asking for renewal, smoother texture, lifted contours, brighter tone, deeper healing, this gentle, intuitive, science-backed ritual can support your transformation. I would be honored to guide you.