Natural Beauty from the Inside Out

Facial acupuncture and microneedling are gentle, non-toxic approaches to improving skin tone, texture, and firmness—without harsh chemicals or invasive procedures.

What Is Facial Acupuncture?

Facial acupuncture uses ultra-fine needles to stimulate specific points on the face, increasing blood flow, collagen production, and lymphatic drainage. It supports overall wellness while softening fine lines and improving skin clarity.

Benefits:

Reduces fine lines and wrinkles

Improves skin tone and elasticity

Helps with jaw tension, puffiness, and dark circles

Supports hormonal skin imbalances (like acne or rosacea)

Enhances your natural glow

What Is Cosmetic Microneedling?

Microneedling (also known as collagen induction therapy) uses a device with tiny needles to create microchannels in the skin. This stimulates your body’s natural healing response—promoting collagen and elastin production for smoother, firmer skin.

Often used for:

Acne scars and hyperpigmentation

Fine lines and enlarged pores

Sun damage and dull skin

Supporting overall skin rejuvenation

Combining facial acupuncture and microneedling can enhance results, creating a powerful, non-invasive approach to skin health and beauty.

Targeted Muscle Relief for Pain and Performance

Dry needling is a specialized technique used to release tight muscles and trigger points. Unlike traditional acupuncture, dry needling focuses on musculoskeletal dysfunction—making it a highly effective therapy for pain relief, sports recovery, and injury prevention.

How It Works:

Thin needles are inserted into myofascial trigger points—tight bands within the muscle—to stimulate a healing response, reduce inflammation, and restore normal function.

Common Conditions Treated:

Neck, back, and shoulder pain

Sciatica and hip pain

Sports injuries and tendonitis

TMJ dysfunction and jaw tension

Postural imbalances and repetitive strain injuries

Often paired with physical therapy or corrective movement exercises, dry needling can accelerate recovery and improve long-term outcomes.

Tui Na is an ancient form of Chinese medical massage that uses targeted manual techniques to move qi (vital energy), improve circulation, and release muscular tension. Often described as a combination of acupressure, deep tissue work, and orthopedic massage, Tui Na is a powerful therapy for both acute and chronic conditions.

At Functional Medicine Collaborative, Tui Na is offered as part of our holistic approach to healing—addressing the root causes of dysfunction and supporting your body’s natural ability to restore balance.

What Is Tui Na?

Tui Na translates to “push and grasp,” describing the therapeutic hand techniques used to stimulate acupuncture points, channels, and muscle groups. Unlike Swedish or spa massage, Tui Na is rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and is designed to treat specific patterns of disharmony in the body.

It is often used alongside acupuncture, herbal medicine, and other Eastern modalities to restore the free flow of qi and blood.

What Can Tui Na Help With?

Tui Na is effective for a wide range of conditions, especially those involving muscle and joint pain, stress, or energy stagnation.

Common conditions treated include:

Neck, shoulder, and back pain

Sciatica and hip pain

Carpal tunnel and repetitive strain injuries

Sports injuries and joint stiffness

Headaches and migraines

Digestive discomfort or sluggishness

Anxiety, insomnia, and emotional tension

Many patients report not only physical relief but also a deep sense of relaxation, clarity, and energetic renewal after a session.

What to Expect in a Tui Na Session

During your Tui Na appointment, your practitioner will use a variety of techniques—such as kneading, rolling, pressing, and stretching—to target specific areas of pain or imbalance. You remain fully clothed during the session, and no oils are used.

Relieve Tension, Improve Circulation, Detoxify

Cupping therapy is a time-tested technique from Traditional Chinese Medicine that uses suction to release tight muscles, improve blood flow, and clear stagnation. It’s a favorite among athletes and wellness seekers alike for its ability to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and promote deep relaxation.

How Cupping Works

Cups are placed on the skin to create gentle suction, drawing blood to the surface and stimulating circulation. This process helps break up muscle knots, clear metabolic waste, and encourage lymphatic drainage.

Common Uses:

Back, neck, and shoulder tension

Headaches and migraines

Sports recovery and performance

Detoxification support

Lung congestion (e.g. colds, asthma)

Stress and fatigue

You may notice circular marks after a session—these are not bruises, but signs of stagnant blood and qi being brought to the surface and released.

Cupping can be a standalone therapy or added to acupuncture or bodywork sessions to amplify results.

Boost Healing with Gentle Electrical Stimulation

Electroacupuncture is a modern enhancement of traditional acupuncture that uses low-frequency electrical pulses to stimulate specific acupuncture points more deeply and consistently than manual needling alone.

It’s especially effective for chronic pain, nerve conditions, and musculoskeletal issues where standard acupuncture may not be strong enough on its own.

How Electroacupuncture Works

After acupuncture needles are inserted, small clips connect them to a device that delivers a mild current—often described as a gentle tapping or buzzing sensation.

Conditions Commonly Treated:

Chronic pain (neck, back, joints)

Sciatica and nerve impingement

Muscle spasms and tightness

Bell’s palsy and facial paralysis

Arthritis and inflammation

Recovery from injury or surgery

Electroacupuncture enhances the body’s natural healing processes by improving circulation, reducing inflammation, and modulating nervous system activity.

It’s safe, comfortable, and highly effective—especially when combined with other therapies like manual acupuncture or dry needling.

Needle-Free Healing with Light Energy

Laser acupuncture is a modern, non-invasive form of acupuncture that uses low-level laser light to stimulate acupuncture points—without the use of needles.

It’s ideal for patients who are needle-sensitive, including children, elderly individuals, and those with chronic illness or anxiety about needling.

How Laser Acupuncture Works

A painless, focused beam of cold laser light is applied to acupuncture points on the body or face. This light penetrates the skin and activates cellular processes that support healing, circulation, and pain relief.

Great For:

Pain and inflammation

Stress and emotional imbalances

Pediatric and geriatric care

Skin rejuvenation

Sensitive patients or first-timers

Headaches, digestive issues, and more

Laser acupuncture offers all the benefits of traditional acupuncture—with zero discomfort. Sessions are relaxing, fast, and can be easily integrated into your existing care plan.