Facial Acupuncture is a safe and effective treatment for revitalizing the face and helps the whole body, too.

Donna Kater is our resident facial acupuncturist.  She places the smallest of needles at selected points on the face, neck and on the legs and arms to stimulate the body’s natural energies, or Qi.  Facial muscle groups are stimulated with acupuncture points, and the face uplifts itself, through the muscles’ toning action. The needles also stimulate circulation, which improves facial color.

She also uses Chinese herbal masks, poultices, facial massage and moisturizers. Jade rollers, which enhance blood circulation, help reduce fine lines, and prevent premature aging, are used to massage moisturizer into the skin. Mary Elizabeth Wakefield, who Donna studied with, tells us that “the ancient empresses of China used jade as a precious stone to be worn, not only around their necks, but also to attract yin and nourishment into their skin. The stone served a double purpose of promoting beauty and for magical protection.”

Facial acupuncture

• Improves collagen production and muscle tone
• Helps reduce bags and sagging tendencies
• Helps diminish fine lines and reduce larger wrinkles
• Helps reduce double chin and lift drooping eyelids
• Tightens pores and brightens eyes
• Increases local blood and lymph circulation
• Improves facial color
• Reduces stress and promotes total health and well-being

Usually 10 sessions are required to see lasting results, but even one treatment can be revitalizing to the face and very relaxing.

Donna trained with Mary Elizabeth Wakefield from the ChiAkra Center in New York City.