Within the ancient system of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), acupuncture (the insertion of fine needles into specific sites along the body surface), and acupressure (the manual manipulation of the same points), are two of numerous therapeutic modalities including herbal medicine, diet, moxibustion, cupping, gua sha, tai qi, and qi gong exercise. For centuries throughout Eastern Asia, Traditional Chinese Medicine has been used to treat a myriad of health concerns. Today, among its post-graduate professionals, cosmetic facial acupuncture is one of the fastest growing specialties. Want to read more? Subscribe to continue reading this article, plus gain access to all DERMASCOPE has to offer. SUBSCRIBE Dr. Shellie Goldstein is widely considered one of the worldwide experts on cosmetic facial acupuncture. She is the author of “Your Best Face Now: Look Younger in 20 Days With The Do-It-Yourself Acupressure Facelift” and creator of Touch+Glow: The Do-It-Yourself Acupressure Facelift Kit. As a leading authority and educator of cosmetic facial acupuncture, Dr. Goldstein founded the Academy of Advanced Cosmetic Facial Acupuncture, which has recently partnered with Pacific College of Health and Science to present the Facial Applications of Cosmetic Enhancement (FACE) Training Program for acupuncturists, estheticians, massage therapists, and other licensed healthcare workers. Dr. Goldstein has been featured on major television networks and in the press. For more information visit hamptonsacupuncture.com. Want to read more? Subscribe to one of our monthly plans to continue reading this article.