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Qi Facial Rejuvenation Treatments

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013

I am very excited to let you know about my new facial rejuvenation service –  Qi beauty Treatments.  In each treatment session, I place 1000 micro magnets along acupuncture meridians, to refresh and rejuvenate your face.   

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I am offering a special package price of $375.00 (Regularly $750) to my first 20 customers.  The package includes FIVE treatments as well as a take-home kit. 

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Give me a call at 604-839-9789 to book your first appointment. The results are quite amazing, so I know that this special offer  will be going fast!! 

 

As you know I have been doing cosmetic acupuncture since Raindrops Acupuncture opened its doors. I have undertaken specialized training in facial acupuncture from the MeiZen Acupuncture System in Colorado and with Mary Elizabeth Wakefield, one of the leading proponents of facial renewal techniques in the world

Using needles or my laser acupuncture system, my treatments focus on restoring facial definition, reducing lines and wrinkles and improving skin tone.

My clients additionally see other improvements in their health because acupuncture works on the whole body not just body parts. So things like an improved immune system and more energy are happy “side effects.”

This past April, I undertook intensive training in Qi beauty protocols, including facial treatments and product use. I am now adding this highly effective treatment regime to my arsenal of non-surgical facial treatment protocols.

 

What is Qi beauty?

 In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Qi (pronounced chi) means energy. Qi beauty is a facial rejuvenation system utilizing a combination of skin care products and treatments that utilize very small magnets. The process activates and maintains healthy, radiant skin. By maintaining healthy skin you essentially set back the signs of aging.

As you age, years of repetitive sleeping posture, frowning, squinting, laughing and smiling start to result in lines and wrinkles, and skin discoloration. These are accelerated by environmental factors, such as sun, surf and wind as well as your lifestyle choices.

The Qi beauty facial supports the ability of the skin to recover from the effects of daily exposure to the sun, toxins and free radicals. It is tailored to assist your skin in correcting imbalances revealed as a dull and lifeless complexion as well as excess oil or dehydration.

 

Qi beauty Facial Treatment

The Qi beauty facial treatment works to restore Qi, achieving beauty from the inside out. Not only will you notice an improvement in the condition and appearance of your skin after your very first facial treatment, but you will also feel amazing.  

This luxurious and relaxing treatment is the ultimate in anti-aging facials and is supported by in house clinical trials documenting results and testimonials from patients and practitioners. It is non-surgical and does not involve needles.

I will assess your skin before designing a personalized face matrix to activate Qi and assist in the transition of natural anti-aging compounds from deep skin layers to the surface, to correct Qi deficiencies for volume and lift.

During your facial, 1000 Qi micro-magnets are placed on the key meridians of your face to reconnect Qi. The micro magnets have been specifically designed for skin pH compatibility and will be positioned according to your personal face matrix.

As your skin is being stimulated, a series of ionic gels, creams and serums  are applied in sequence to deliver a luxurious facial with instant results and no recovery time.

Facials last between 90 to 120 minutes. Most people see results after their first treatment.

qi-beauty-02Give me a call NOW to book your treatment package. This special pricing offer is being extended to the first 20 clients only …
  
604-839-9789
Rain Drops Acupuncture
Unit 109, 1529 West 6th Ave Vancouver, BC, V6J 1R1 Canada 
wendy@raindropsacupuncture.com • 604-839-9789

Tags: cosmetic magnets, facial acupuncture, facial rejuvenation, magnets for face lift, Qi beauty
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Slim, Trim, Strong, Fit and Sexy

Tuesday, April 2nd, 2013

It is spring and you may once again be wanting to:

  • Create a new slim, trim strong, fit and sexy body
  • Lose 20 Pounds
  • Become more active and healthy!

Lose weight with the help of Acupuncture, Vancouver

Are you overweight and unhappy?  Are you gaining a few pounds every year? Are you feeling sluggish and slow. Do you think that even whales look better than you do?

Consider using Weight Loss Acupuncture as one of your support tools.

Weight Loss Acupuncture does not produce miracles (though some of my patients swear it does). The Acupuncture treatments SUPPORT you in your decision to lose weight. The treatments make it much, much easier to reach your goal because they balance your body and reduce cravings.

How Does Acupuncture Help with Weight Loss?

  • Acupuncture boosts your immune system and improves overall health
  • Acupuncture will balance your “body systems,” resulting in more energy and a positive outlook
  • Acupuncture will help you maintain a regular diet
  • Acupuncture helps clear your mind, so that you will start making better decisions (about food intake and exercise)
  • Acupuncture, helps control food cravings so the weight stays off
  • Acupuncture alleviates anxiety, irritability, insomnia
In other words, Acupuncture helps SUPPORT you in your weight loss journey. It makes it easier to lose weight and to maintain your weight loss.
IF you have already been successful with a diet and exercise plan and have stalled or stopped … Acupuncture will help you get back on your plan and stick to it.

Joey Komada, a California licensed acupuncturist and herbalist explains …

… we know that acupuncture needles inserted into specific points on the body and in the ear release endorphins which have a calming and relaxing effect that makes it easier to deal with stress, frustration and anxiety that can trigger overeating and bingeing on fattening foods. Also endorphins affect the digestive and hormonal systems so acupuncture can help rebalance the organ systems that are running too fast- or in this case too slow-i.e., the metabolism and the will power.

Give me a call today, to discuss how Acupuncture can help YOU lose the weight and keep it off.

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Acupuncture for Pain — It Works!

Tuesday, March 19th, 2013

I was skiing at Whistler on Saturday, and was having a fabulous day.

It was like  we were on a different mountain every run as the weather was completely different for every run.  Never the same.  Sunshine, blizzard, fog, light snow, high winds, cold temperatures to warm temperatures . . .  crazy weather!

The snow was pretty good in spite of the strange weather.  A few ice patches but not bad.
After a full day of skiing I was on my last run, following the hill down to Whistler Village.  I could see the village, I had about 50 meters to go when the heavy, boggy snow at the bottom caught my ski, twisted me around and down I went twisting my knee the wrong way.

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I knew I was in trouble!

I managed to  ski the remaining 50 meters, but when I got off my skis preparing to walk to the condo the pain was so bad I couldn’t walk.  I got out of my boot, put my mitt on my foot and hobbled to an area where my friend could come back and get me.  This wasn’t good.  My knee was already twice the size of the other knee .

Acupuncture saves the day!

I started needling my knee, using auricular (ear) acupuncture, and lasering myself right away.  I basically utilized the acupuncture for pain protocol.  I  repeated my self-treatment  on Sunday and Monday. Today is Tuesday and I am thrilled to report that  I am able to climb stairs with out pain.  I still have a bit of  inflammation, but I am pretty much pain free.
I  will continue treating myself for pain and inflammation for  the rest of the week.  I am hopeful to get back to my workouts tomorrow. (Wednesday)

LOL …  I am extremely impressed!  I wish I could write a testimonial to myself.

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Are You Embarrassed By Hair Loss?

Saturday, March 16th, 2013

It used to be that only men suffered from hair loss.  Today for a variety of reasons, more and more women are suffering from the embarrassment of hair loss. According to recent statistics provided by the American Academy of Dermatology, over thirty million North American women suffer from thinning hair. I certainly see that reflected by the increasing number of women who are struggling with this issue and seek my help.

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How Acupuncture Can Help

 

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has a long history of treating hair loss in both sexes and can often be very helpful both for stopping further hair loss and for supporting regrowth.

 

Healthy hair relies on good flow of Qi and Blood to nourish the scalp. This flow can be interrupted by various deficiencies that impede the healthy flow of Qi.  The deficiency can be from poor nutrition, stress changes in your hormone levels or a combination of all three. Acupuncture restores life to the hair follicles, and your body by clearing energy blockages and restoring the flow.

 

According to TCM, hair on the scalp is primarily affected by the health of your kidneys. All other hair is governed by the lungs. I have found that a combination of acupuncture, mixed with the biofeedback (BIE) and laser, provides positive results.  Hair begins to grow once again.

Nutritionally, Iron, B8, B12, essential fatty acids, and specific aminio acids are necessary for healthy hair to grow. We will discuss your diet to see if there are any missing elements, and create a plan for adding the missing elements back into your body either through the types of food you eat or through vitamin supplements.

My treatment protocol includes Acupuncture and BIE treatments once a week, a well balanced nutritional plan, and a few simple steps that patients can perform at home on a daily basis.

 

Laser treatments are a great alternative for those who are leery of needles. These needle-less treatments are equally effective and are available for most treatment programs.

 

If you are distressed or embarrassed by thinning hair, give me a call to discuss your options. 604-839-9789

 

Tags: acupuncture for hair loss, hair loss, hair loss treatment, women's hair loss
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Allergies seem worse than ever?

Friday, March 15th, 2013

If your allergies feel worse than they ever have before, you might not be imagining things. Experts have suggested that the pollen count this year is particularly high, leaving allergy sufferers feeling particularly low.

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Whether you suffer from allergies seasonally or perennially, life can become very miserable. Itching of the eyes, roof of the mouth, or throat, runny nose, headache, sneezing, cough, wheezing…the list goes on.

It is up to our immune systems to defend us against foreign substances such as pollen, dust, pets, etc., however, our immune system can overreact to certain antigens (allergens) which are harmless to most people. The result is an allergic reaction. In other words, it isn’t the allergy itself that is the problem, but the person’s reaction to the allergen.

Acupuncture has been proven to help alleviate the symptoms of allergies when they are active and more importantly, can help to correct the immune system imbalance that causes the allergic response in the first place.

Acupuncture treats allergies in 4 main ways:

1. Stabilizes the immune system to moderate its response to allergens;

2. decreases swelling and inflammation of local tissues to stop itching;

3. decreases secretions of mucus membranes to reduce nasal discharge and watery eyes; and

4. strengthens your natural resistance to antigens.

Acupuncture not only helps with the active symptoms, but also in the prevention of them. Acupuncture can enhance the immune system’s performance in the off-season to prevent the on-set of your allergy symptoms. In other words, acupuncture strengthens the immune system so that your body will not create an overreaction or allergic reaction to elements in nature.

You may also be interested in our BIE  allergy process.

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