feminist facials

Your beauty. Naturally.

Be intentional about the most emotive part of your body. Be conscious about what you do about feeling good in that body of yours. Make sure you’re the one who has the last word about what beauty means to you.

The point of the acupuncture facial treatments that we do here at Well Collab Acupuncture is to remind you that feeling good in your skin is a birthright: the way you look has everything to do with you and, um… no one else. Not your parents, not your partner, not the guy at the corner store. No one but you.

We don’t take kindly to the fact that as women show signs of aging, they lose societal value. We think it’s bullshit.

But we also acknowledge that we’re in it.

It’s a hard spot to be in, when you recognize that the forces working to encourage you to feel a certain way aren’t actually true and yet you’re so embroiled in that social fabric that you can’t help but feel the truth in what those forces are peddling.

 
 
 

before/after

 
 
 
Facial Testimonials
I signed up for facials with Chryssa

because I loved the way she talked about them, and I’m a regular acupuncture patient of hers so knew I would be getting a great treatment, regardless. To say how surprised I am with the changes of my face is a complete understatement. My morning puffiness has been gone for weeks - GONE - and I swear I’m just more lifted, especially in the cheek area. I didn’t know acupuncture could do this to a face!

I can see myself in my face again.

I signed up for a series of Feminist Facials because I didn’t want to get botox, but this is so much more than just liking the way I look better. This is me being reminded of who I am again.

 
 
 

what’s involved in an acupuncture facial?

We focus on is the underlying structure of your face.

We do a lot of manual work: facial massage to learn the lay of the land (because all faces are different!), gua sha to increase circulation and encourage lymphatic movement, and cupping for fascial release.

To be clear, our Signature Feminist Facial is not your esthetician’s facial: we don’t do extractions; we don’t focus on skin-care.

It’s still an acupuncture treatment, but we focus less on putting a ton of needles in the face to address individual wrinkles and instead use acupuncture judiciously for muscular release.

Many clients note that there’s a lifting effect to the treatments as individual sessions, and then marvel at the staying power when those treatments are layered on each other.

It’s a full body acupuncture treatment, too! so as with all acupuncture treatments, you’re left on your own for awhile to relax, sleep, meditate… whatever works for you in that time.

These treatments are safe during pregnancy. Make sure to notify your practitioner of any history of migraines, vertigo, or high blood pressure.

 
 
 

can I do botox and fillers with these facials?

You can! We insist on a 6-week wait post-getting-any-injectables, but then it’s fair game.

There aren’t many special accommodations needed for Botox; with fillers, we are careful with cupping pressure to make sure everything stays put.

Feminist Facials have also been used successfully to help gently move years-old filler from the cheek area.

Make sure to let your practitioner know of any major or minor facial procedures you’ve had done.

 
 
 

how often should I come in?

Based on our in-clinic experience, we can give a broad range based on what you’re looking for.

Coming in strictly for the relaxing benefits of the Feminist Facial? Come in whenever you want!

Looking to affect change, visually? All faces are different! Age, lifestyle, and genetics all play hugely impactful roles in what gets reflected out of our faces. With that in mind, a general rule of thumb we give is:

  • under 30: 2 consecutive sessions, monthly maintenance sessions with an increase to consecutive sessions once a year.

  • between 30 and 45: 4-8 consecutive sessions; bi-monthly sessions for the next 1-2 months; down to once-a-month maintenance thereafter with an increase to consecutive sessions once a year.

  • between 45 and 60: 8-12 consecutive sessions; bi-monthly sessions for the next 1-2 months; down to once-a-month maintenance thereafter with an increase to consecutive sessions at least once a year.

  • between 60 and 75: 12 consecutive sessions; bi-monthly sessions for the next 1-2 months; down to once-a-month maintenance thereafter with an increase to consecutive sessions at least once a year.

  • over 75: 12 consecutive sessions; bi-monthly sessions for the next 2-4 months; down to once-a-month maintenance thereafter with an increase to consecutive sessions at least once a year.

We offer packages of 4, 8, and 12 at a discount of 10, 15, and 20% respectively.

We also strongly recommend at-home maintenance! Our course Proof of Life™ was designed specifically as a companion course to the Feminist Facial.