Treatments

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) dermatology uses Chinese herbal medicine to restore the normal, healthy function of your skin. Common issues we treat include: acne, rosacea, eczema, psoriasis, perioral dermatitis, melasma and more.

TCM Dermatology is a thorough process of healing the internal imbalances that lead to chronic inflammation at your skin surface. Healing time for most skin disorders requires on average 6-12 months to complete. For more complex cases it can take longer. Our goal is to help your skin clear and remain stable long after herbal therapy is complete.

You will receive herbal formulations tailored specifically to you, and your condition. This arrives prepared for you as a liquid brew by our Chinese herbal dispensary partner. Successful treatment requires the daily intake of this strong, often unpleasant tasting medicine. However, our patients find it to be manageable.

We also customize a topical skincare strategy that work in tandem with your herbal therapy for a complete inside-out, outside-in approach. Our range of topical skincare includes the best of TCM-based herbal products to clinical brands designed for efficacy.

This program requires monthly in-person visits, or can be done via tele-health. The cost of herbal medicine is not included in the price of treatment and currently ranges from $300-$400 on average per month, depending on your skin condition. Topical skincare costs vary widely and can be tailored to your budget.

Your face is the reflection of your deeper internal health. In this treatment we powerfully invigorate blood flow and energy circulation to restore a youthful shape to your face and radiant glow to your skin.

We begin with acupuncture on the body to open your channels and relax deep tension. Then, we enlist use our Gua Sha expertise to lift, sculpt and smooth your entire face from neck to scalp.

The result is a reduction in the appearance of congestion and pimples, wrinkles, sagging and dullness, under-eye darkness and puffiness. You may notice a more clearly defined jawline, more toned neck and jowl, lifted appearance of the eye and an overall brighter skin complexion after just one session. Although, a series of 8-10 weekly sessions is recommended to maintain more lasting results.

Because our work ultimately improves the health and function of your skin and tissues, many of our clients report reduced jaw tension, headaches and sinus congestion.

Please note this is not a traditional esthetics facial and does not include extractions, masking, steaming, etc. We will avoid facial areas treated with Botox within 3 weeks, or fillers within 3 months.