Hi, I wondered if anyone knew anything about this treatment i.e if you have tried it, trained in it... and any other info please.

Im not sure if you need a full qualificatiion in Accupuncture first before specialising in the facial. (probably do!)

Thank you x

Do you mean accupressure massage (using fingertips) or actual accupuncture using needles? The training for this takes a number of years I think, but if you mean accupressure - I learnt a routine during a facial course I was on and also part of my indian head massage course - its a great treatment and all my clients love it.



Siana


VTCT Manicure, Pedicure, Waxing, Indian Head Massage
Thai Foot Massage

Hi Siana

Thanks for your reply. I actually meant the needle accupuncture. I am also a qualified Nurse & wondered if their was a 'shortened' course for this!

Thanks anyway x

Hi there

I go for acupuncture regularly as I have a very bad back. I think what you are referring to is Cosmestic Acupuncture, which is done on the face to stimulate the facial muscles and it allegedly improves muscletone a bit like Botox! My acupuncturist has a separate certificate for it on her wall (ie: extra to her main acupuncture qualifications) so I'm guessing you can do a separate short course in it. I've no idea how long it would take to do though, sorry - I know that the main acupuncture course took her 3 years to do.

Helen.

Hi. Im a qualified acupuncturist and I also have a qualification in facial acupuncture or facial revitalisation acupuncture. This form of treatment envolves treating the patient holisticaly as well as on the face and you must be a qualified acupuncturist. It takes 3-4 years to qualify and is a degree course.

Facial revitalisation is a very effective treatment for lines, drooping skin, skin tone, and scarring.

I worked with an acupuncturist and the course was an added extra once you qualifiied.
Its a lengthy and expensive process to train.

I have done an auricular acupuncture course so can place 5 needles in each ear to help detox and destress. That was a 5 day course.