It is often the case that patients don't even feel the needles! Acu needles are extremely thin & entirely different than the ones given for injections or drawing blood. While everybody has different levels of sensitivity, acupuncture is virtually painless.

Once the needles have been inserted, you may feel a warm, tingling, heavy, or achy sensation. This is referred to as 'De Qi', and is a positive sign that the body & needles are interacting. The sensation is mild & patients often fall into a deep sense of relaxation (also referred to as an acu-nap).

Cosmetic acupuncture works by creating micro traumas in the skin barrier to stimulate the body's natural healing response. These 3 things happen:

1. Collagen & elastin- Will be sent to the sight of the microtrauma to heal. Collagen is what makes the skin maintain it's youthfulness & elasticity.

2. White blood cells-Known to kill bacteria such as acne.

3. Red blood cells- Deliver oxygen, nutrients & improve circulation. This helps move stagnation & blockages giving your skin that youthful & buoyant glow

As we age, our facial muscles begin to atrophy & our collagen levels deplete causing sagging skin, fine lines & wrinkles. While this is an inevitable part of aging, cosmetic acupuncture supports theses changes by preserving collagen levels, increasing blood flow & and enhancing immune cells to strengthen the skin barrier.

Skin concerns (acne, pre-mature aging, dry skin, etc) happen due to internal imbalances that are also addressed during cosmetic acupuncture by inserting needles on specific points of the entire body.

"One treatment is a treat, 4+ is a treatment"

You will notice brighter, glowing skin & a sculpted look in 1-2 sessions & more significant acne & antiaging results in 4-8 sessions.

Acupuncture is like going to the gym; it has a cumulative effect. You will feel amazing after just one session, but the real healing results you're looking are created with appointment consistency & lifestyle recommendations. Each treatment plan will differ according to your current state of health & goals of care.

Together we will create a treatment plan & maintenance plan that best serves you.

Typically, those who have tried acupuncture & claim it doesn't work have only tried it 1-2 times & spaced out over long periods of time. Imbalances don't develop overnight and neither does natural healing. At Acu Glow, we partner with our patients to take an active & empowering role in their healing journey.

Acupuncture is medicine. Just like your doctor prescribes medicine & how often you take it, acupuncture must also be dosed properly.

The lymphatic system is one of the most important yet underrated systems we have in our body. It is known for fighting infections, boosting immunity, draining fluid accumulation, improving energy and clearing the skin.

If you experience symptoms like bloating, constipation, sluggish energy, acne, swelling, irritability or brain fog; it can be a sign that your body is struggling to manage excess fluid retention and inflammation.

By integrating professional treatments such as regular lymphatic drainage massages and lifestyle changes (sauna, elevating your legs, proper hydration, etc), you can make incredible progress in supporting your lymphatic system & overall well-being.

Initially discovered by NASA, red light therapy increases ATP production in the cells (energy) which increases fibroblast cell activity. This is responsible for collagen & elastin production.

Blue light has shorter wavelengths & works superficially in the skin which makes it excellent for killing surface level bacteria (acne) & reducing oil production that causes the breakouts.

LED light therapy combined with cosmetic acupuncture is a powerful & natural solution for glowing & healthy skin.

•  We offer direct billing to all major insurance providers. Please note that while we love to offer direct billing, it is not guaranteed as each insurance plan is different and self submission may be required.
• If insurance coverage is important to you, it is always best to check with your insurance provider to ensure you have acupuncture or massage benefits included in your plan prior to your visit. If you are concerned about how much will be covered, please call your insurance provider and they will be able to tell you how much coverage you will receive per visit.
• Please note*** If your insurance provider says they pay a certain percentage, this IS NOT of the total cost of your treatment at Acu Glow, it is the percentage of a cap that provider has predetermined according to your personal work plan. (Ex. Your policy says it pays 80%. This IS NOT 80% coverage of your selected treatment at Acu Glow. It is 80% of the cap that your insurance provider has). If insurance coverage is important to you, please contact your provider directly to understand the accurate amount that they will pay up to. 
  
  

We understand life happens & things come up. Please allow 24 hours notice when cancelling or changing your appointment. No shows and cancellations within 3 hours of your appointment slot are subject to 100% of the appointment booked and cancellations less than 24 hours' will be subject to 50% of the appointment booked.

Your appointment slot is reserved just for you. As a small business, we must uphold our cancellation policies in order to keep our doors open. Missed appointments and late cancelations prevent us from the opportunity to fill your spot and accommodate other clients in need.