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Facial Enhancement Acupuncture : Clinical Use and Application

This illustrated guide to facial enhancement acupuncture, based on Five Elements theory, shows the acupuncture points, techniques and equipment used to targets points and muscles of the face to improve skin elasticity and appearance. With full explanations of the methods and guidance on discussing treatment with patients, follow up and after care
eBook, English, 2013
Jessica Kingsley Publishers, London, 2013
1 online resource (194 pages)
9780857011039, 0857011030
1045419438
Facial Enhancement Acupuncture: Clinical Use and Application; Disclaimer; Acknowledgements; Preface; 1. Introduction to Facial Enhancement Acupuncture; 1.1 The Five Elements; 1.1.1 The Wood Element; 1.1.2 The Officials of the Wood Element; 1.1.3 The Wood Element Facial Patient; 1.1.4 The Fire Element; 1.1.5 The Officials of the Fire Element; 1.1.6 The Fire Element Facial Patient; 1.1.7 The Earth Element; 1.1.8 The Officials of the Earth Element; 1.1.9 The Earth Element Facial Patient; 1.1.10 The Metal Element; 1.1.11 The Officials of the Metal Element; 1.1.12 The Metal Element Facial Patient. 1.1.13 The Water Element1.1.14 The Officials of the Water Element; 1.1.15 The Water Element Facial Patient; 1.2 The History of Facial Acupuncture; 1.3 Modern-Day Treatment Comparison; 1.4 The Development of Facial Enhancement Acupuncture; 1.4.1 The Muscles of the Face; 1.4.2 Lines and Wrinkles; 2. Expected Results of Facial Enhancement Acupuncture; 3. Acupuncture Points Used in the Main Protocol; 3.1 The Aggressive Energy Treatment (AE Drain); 3.2 Acupuncture Points on the Feet and Legs; 3.3 Acupuncture Points on the Hands and Arms; 3.4 Acupuncture Points on the Head and Forehead. 3.5 Acupuncture Points around the Eyes3.6 Acupuncture Points on the Jaw; 3.7 Acupuncture Points on the Front of the Face; 3.8 Acupuncture Point on the Chin; 3.9 Acupuncture Points to Treat the Neck; 3.10 Auricular Acupuncture Points for Facial Enhancement Acupuncture; 4. Step-by-Step Guide to the Facial Enhancement Acupuncture Protocol; 4.1 Contraindications; 4.2 Preparation; 4.3 Step-by-Step Guide to Facial Enhancement Acupuncture; 4.3.1 Initial Grounding Treatment; 4.3.2 Needling the Legs and Feet; 4.3.3 Needling the Hands and Arms; 4.3.4 Needling the Head and Forehead. 4.3.5 Needling the Ears4.3.6 Needling the Eyebrow Area; 4.3.7 Needling the Jaw; 4.3.8 Needling the Front of the Face; 4.3.9 Needling the Chin; 4.3.10 Treating the Neck; 4.3.11 Treating Wrinkles; 4.3.12 Applying Serums and Creams; 4.4 Facial Enhancement Acupressure Massage; 4.4.1 Massage Stage 1; 4.4.2 Massage Stage 2; 4.4.3 Massage Stage 3; 4.4.4 Massage Stage 4; 4.4.5 Massage Stage 5; 4.4.6 Massage Stage 6; 4.5 Finishing the Treatment; 5. Advanced Facial Enhancement Techniques; 5.1 Jade Gua Sha; 5.1.1 About Gua Sha; 5.1.2 The Gua Sha Facial Massage; 5.2 Jade Rollers; 5.2.1 About Jade Rollers. 5.2.2 Step-by-Step Jade Roller Facial Massage5.3 Dermal Rollers; 5.3.1 About Dermal Rollers; 5.3.2 How Skin Needling Works; 6. Treating Specific Facial Issues; 6.1 The Acupuncture Meridians and their Role in Facial Enhancement Acupuncture; 6.2 Sagging Facial Muscles; 6.3 Eye Bags and Dark Circles; 6.4 Age Spots and Skin Discolouration; 6.5 Acne; 6.6 Eczema; 6.7 Rosacea; 7. Facial Enhancement Acupuncture Case Studies; 7.1 Case Study 1: Jane, Aged 58; 7.2 Case Study 2: Petra, Aged 35; 7.3 Sample Case Studies; 8. Marketing Facial Enhancement Acupuncture; 8.1 Marketing to Existing Patients
8.2 Attracting New Patients