Acupuncture has been touted as a less-invasive alternative to traditional facelifts. While I personally believe that procedures attempting to halt or deny the aging process can be roadblocks to aging gracefully, facial acupuncture does offer a safer approach than surgery and is free of the side effects of therapies such as Botox injections. It may also have psychological benefits – patients may feel relaxed as a side-effect of the acupuncture.
Desiree Merulli, L.Ac., EAMP, has a passion for helping her patients improve their health through East Asian Medicine. She is nationally board certified by the NCCAOM, licensed by the state of Washington for both Acupuncture/East Asian Medicine and Massage therapy, and holds additional certification in Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture and Reiki. Desiree has practiced acupuncture since 2001 and massage therapy since 1998.