October marks 14 years in practice as a licensed acupuncturist. With each passing year, I've only fallen deeper in love with this ancient medicine, which honors the wisdom of the body and its deep connection to the universe around us.

After 14 years in practice and thousands of acupuncture treatments, I've noticed a few mistakes that get in the way of the healing my patients are hoping for.

Consider this your insider's guide, so that you can get the most out of each and every acupuncture treatment.

I get this question a lot: "What's the difference between your acupuncture facial and microneedling — and which one should I try?" It's a great question, and the honest answer is: it depends on what your skin is asking for. Both treatments work entirely with your body's own natural healing intelligence — no fillers, no chemicals. Just your skin, doing what it was designed to do, with a little expert guidance. Read on to learn more.