Michelle Gellis, AP, Dipl. Ac.

Michelle Gellis, an acupuncture physician, is on the faculty at Yo San University's doctoral program, and a former faculty member and clinic supervisor at the Maryland University of Integrative Health. Michelle has been teaching facial acupuncture classes internationally for 20 almost years.

Previous Articles

Illuminating Health: The Therapeutic Power of LED and Red Light Therapy
July 1, 2026 (Vol. 27, Issue 7)
Face Diagnosis: The Face as Microcosm
March 1, 2026 (Vol. 27, Issue 3)
Understanding Facial Spasms and Tics
November 1, 2025 (Vol. 26, Issue 11)
Hemifacial Spasm: Understanding and Treating a Complex Neuromuscular Disorder
August 1, 2025 (Vol. 26, Issue 8)
Treat TMDs Using Scalp Acupuncture, Facial Motor Points, & Submuscular Needling (Pt. 2)
May 1, 2025 (Vol. 26, Issue 5)
Treat TMDs Using Scalp Acupuncture, Facial Motor Points, & Submuscular Needling (Pt. 1)
April 1, 2025 (Vol. 26, Issue 4)
Creating Realistic Expectations in Cosmetic Acupuncture Treatments
January 1, 2025 (Vol. 26, Issue 1)
Goal Setting and Managing Patient Expectations in Cosmetic Acupuncture
November 1, 2024 (Vol. 25, Issue 11)
Navigating the Complexities of Treating the Neck (Pt. 2)
September 1, 2024 (Vol. 25, Issue 9)
Navigating the Complexities of Treating the Neck (Pt. 1)
August 1, 2024 (Vol. 25, Issue 8)
Microneedling for Acne / Acne Scars
May 1, 2024 (Vol. 25, Issue 5)
Microneedling: Choosing a Pen (Pt. 2)
February 2024 (Vol. 25, Issue 2)
Microneedling: Choosing a Pen (Pt. 1)
January 2024 (Vol. 25, Issue 1)
The Importance of Facial Fascia
August 2023 (Vol. 24, Issue 08)
Is Microneedling Part of Chinese Medicine?
August 2022 (Vol. 23, Issue 08)
The Anatomy of Expression (Pt. 2)
December 2021 (Vol. 22, Issue 12)
The Anatomy of Expression (Pt. 1)
November 2021 (Vol. 22, Issue 11)
Motor Points in Facial Acupuncture
April 2020 (Vol. 21, Issue 04)
Clearing Blocks: A Way to Improve Cosmetic Acupuncture
May 2017 (Vol. 18, Issue 05)
Micro-Needle Dermal Roller Use in the Treatment Room
December 2014 (Vol. 15, Issue 12)
Using Facial and Scalp Acupuncture To Treat Neuromuscular Facial Conditions
March 2014 (Vol. 15, Issue 03)
An Ancient Art for Ageless Skin
December 2011 (Vol. 12, Issue 12)
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Classification and Determination of TCM Constitution: China’s New National Standard
Classification and Determination of TCM Constitution

On April 1, 2026, China implemented a landmark national standard: Classification and Determination of TCM Constitution. Although designated as a recommended rather than mandatory standard, it represents a major step in modernizing traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) by converting traditional constitution theory into a clear, measurable and clinically practical framework. By clarifying the relationship between constitution, disease, and pattern differentiation, the standard strengthens professional credibility, supports research, and enhances patient-centered treatment.

Ann Y Wang, CMD (China), LAc
News / Profession
Profession at a Crossroads: What Must Change
Profession at a Crossroads: What Must Change

The field of acupuncture in the U.S. continues to grow in visibility, patient demand and clinical effectiveness. Yet behind the curtain, many acupuncturists are quietly struggling to keep their doors open. While the profession is rooted in centuries of healing tradition, modern economic pressures – particularly those driven by insurance limitations, low reimbursement rates and job-market saturation – are making it increasingly difficult for licensed acupuncturists to thrive.

Shabnam Pourhassani, LAc, QME, DACM
Acupuncture & Acupressure
It’s Time to Stop Prescribing Points
It's Time to Stop Prescribing Points

A student stands over a patient, needle poised. They have a “perfect” prescription: a textbook combination of points harvested from a lecture slide on chronic lower back pain. But as the needle meets the skin, the student hesitates - the symptom of a quiet habit that has taken hold of our profession. We routinely say we “prescribe” points. It sounds efficient. It echoes the authority of biomedical culture and fits neatly into the insurance field. But vocabulary is never neutral; repeated long enough, it dictates behavior.

Bruce W. Park, DACM