Instead of treating the skin topically, our Chinese Medicine approach to skin care is from the inside out. We focus on addressing not only your topical symptoms, but the underlying drivers of your skin’s troubles. With this deep level of healing, we are able obtain long term and sustainable results for our clients.
Your skin is the largest organ in your body. It contributes greatly to how you eliminate toxins and waste products. For this reason, when other eliminatory systems are not functioning optimally, pressure increases on our skin system, causing breakouts, dryness or congestion.
Causes of Skin Conditions Include
- Imbalanced hormones
- Poor gut and liver function
- Diet and nutritional deficiencies
- Lifestyle habits
- Medications
- Topical skincare products
- Allergies, food sensitivities and weakened immune system
- Poor circulation or lymphatic flow
- Poorly-managed stress
Treatment for Skin Problems
Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine is used with great success to treat skin conditions. As with most conditions, a number of sessions may be necessary and your acupuncturist will outline a treatment plan at the beginning of your care.