Treating the Face: A Comprehensive Guide for Acupuncturists and Health Professionals

In Treating the Face: A Comprehensive Guide for Acupuncturists and Health Professionals, Michelle Gellis, an internationally recognized acupuncturist and master instructor, presents an extensive and detailed resource on facial acupuncture. Designed for acupuncturists, health professionals, and practitioners in related fields, this book combines the rich traditions of Chinese medicine with modern techniques for treating both cosmetic and neuromuscular conditions of the face.

This hardcover book, spanning over 450 pages and featuring more than 350 full-color illustrations, offers readers a step-by-step guide to a wide range of facial treatments. It covers everything from facial acupuncture for aesthetic purposes to therapeutic methods targeting conditions like Bell’s palsy, trigeminal neuralgia, TMJ, and post-stroke facial paralysis. Gellis expertly combines facial acupuncture with other modalities, including facial cupping, gua sha, microneedling, red light therapy, and scalp acupuncture to create a holistic approach to facial treatment.

Treating the Face is not only a practical manual but also a comprehensive reference for understanding the anatomy of expression and how acupuncture can be used to enhance or restore both function and aesthetics. Readers will learn how to use facial motor points to target specific muscles, addressing concerns like wrinkles, sagging, and asymmetry, while also promoting neuromuscular healing. The book thoroughly explains the facial motor points for muscles such as the frontalis, orbicularis oculi, zygomaticus major and minor, masseter, orbicularis oris, buccinator, and more.

With a holistic emphasis on health, beauty, and well-being, the book also dives into skincare routines, products, nutrition, and lifestyle practices that support facial health. Gellis draws on decades of experience teaching internationally and combines theory with practical application. The protocols outlined are backed by the latest research and years of clinical practice, making them both effective and safe.

Key topics include:
• Facial Acupuncture Protocols: Detailed techniques for addressing aesthetic and neuromuscular concerns.
• Cosmetic Acupuncture: How to enhance beauty while maintaining the integrity of the patient’s health.
• Skincare and Nutrition: Insightful recommendations for maintaining healthy skin, focusing on both internal and external care.
• Cupping, Gua Sha, and Microneedling: An introduction to these powerful adjunct therapies, including when and how to use them in facial treatments.
• Anatomy of Expression: Understanding the muscular and emotional connections to the face, and how facial acupuncture can address them.

Whether you are an acupuncturist seeking to enhance your practice with facial treatments or a health professional looking to incorporate a comprehensive facial care approach, this book provides everything you need. Michelle Gellis’s years of teaching and clinical experience shine through each chapter, making this resource invaluable for both new and experienced practitioners alike.

In addition to offering detailed treatment protocols, Treating the Face emphasizes the importance of understanding patient goals, proper documentation, and creating realistic expectations in treatment outcomes. With clear explanations, precise illustrations, and a wealth of practical knowledge, this book will become a trusted resource for acupuncturists, physical therapists, chiropractors, nurse practitioners, aestheticians, and other allied health professionals seeking to expand their expertise in facial treatment. Hardcover, 7.25" x 10.25", 477 pages.