To maximize your results, we provide a detailed guide to aftercare for microneedling and care after microneedling to support your skin’s healing process. Pre-Treatment Care: Avoid sun exposure and tanning for at least 1 week before treatment Discontinue retinol, AHAs, BHAs, and exfoliating products 3-5 days before your session Stay hydrated and consume collagen-boosting foods like bone broth, leafy greens, and berries Post-Microneedling Aftercare Guide: First 24-48 Hours: Do not touch your face – Avoid introducing bacteria to the treated area No makeup or harsh skincare products – Stick to a gentle, hydrating routine Avoid sweat and heat exposure – No saunas, hot showers, or intense workouts Change pillowcases and avoid pets – Maintain a clean healing environment Use mineral sunscreen – Protect your sensitive skin from UV damage Ongoing Care (First Week): Continue avoiding sun exposure and wear SPF 30+ daily Avoid retinol, exfoliants, and harsh skincare for 5-7 days Hydrate with hyaluronic acid and drink plenty of water Support healing with nutrient-rich foods like omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin C For more information about Microneedling see our holistic guide to microneedling
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The more deaths you die in this lifetime, the more fully you live. Each time you release an old version of yourself, each time you shed a layer of shame or dissolve a defense mechanism that once shielded you from life’s wounds, you are composting what no longer serves. Every shift in awareness, every act of surrender, every mindful choice to embrace the natural rhythm rather than the seductive grasp of convenience—these are the sacred deaths that make space for new life to take root. This is the true cycle of transformation, the ebb and flow our culture so desperately avoids. But what is the cost of this avoidance? As and Acupuncturist, I hold space for hospice clients, who at the end of their life are in the dying process. I’ve witnessed countless transitions over the past 3 years of doing this work. It’s not my full time job, as the experience needs to be balanced with the joys of supporting mothers and fertility, or even calls for the lightness of doing microneedling and offering an alternative to toxic beauty standards with natural, radiant alternatives. This balance is necessary, but I engage in this sometimes difficult work because of that need for balance. I’m drawn to the mystery of transformational experiences including the ultimate death, but as a culture avoidance is the standard and again the price is a steep one, measured not in dollars but in lost vitality, in souls lingering in limbo, bodies plugged into machines, minds numbed…
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5 Surprising Ways Acupuncture Supports Your Health Acupuncture has been around for thousands of years, but many people still think of it as just a tool for pain relief. While it’s amazing for treating aches, migraines, and injuries, acupuncture’s benefits extend far beyond that. This ancient practice works like a tuning fork for your entire system, bringing balance and harmony in ways you might not expect. Here are five surprising ways Acupuncture supports your health: 1. Boosts Digestion & Gut Health Your gut is the foundation of your overall well-being, and Acupuncture helps regulate digestion, absorption, and elimination. Whether you struggle with bloating, acid reflux, IBS, or sluggish digestion, Acupuncture can strengthen the Spleen and Stomach meridians, reduce inflammation, and promote smoother digestion. Pair this with customized herbal formulas and dietary recommendations for your unique organ system patterns and you’ll feel a real shift in how your body processes food and energy. 2. Calms Anxiety & Emotional Turmoil Acupuncture isn’t just about the body—it deeply impacts the mind and spirit. Treatments have been proven to lower cortisol (stress hormone) levels, activate the parasympathetic nervous system (the part of you that signals its time to rest, heal and digest), and bring you into a restorative, grounded state. Whether you experience anxiety, overwhelm, depression, or just feel disconnected, Acupuncture helps regulate the nervous system, so you feel more present, centered, and resilient. As a system that reflects nature, Chinese medicine understands that emotions are held in the tissues. It doesn’t matter if the emotion causes the physical issue or the damage…
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Shedding Old Stories: Step Into the Year of the Wood Snake As the Chinese New Year arrives, we step into the transformative energy of the Year of the Wood Snake. This is a season of shedding—letting go of old patterns, stories, and habits that no longer serve us. Much like a snake sheds its skin, we are called to release the past and embrace renewal. In Boise, acupuncture and holistic healing practices can provide profound support during times of transition, helping you align with your truth and find balance in this powerful moment. The Power of Letting Go What stories about yourself, your body, or your relationships are you ready to release? The Wood Snake invites you to essentialize—cut the fat, clarify your vision, and focus on what truly matters. In this rising yang energy, you can: Cleanse your body and mind with seasonal liver-cleansing practices. Spring clean your life, discarding physical and emotional clutter. Tune into nature, soaking in the vibrant energy of a sunrise or listening to the wisdom of trees, plants and animals. Honoring Imbolc and Rising Yang This season mirrors Imbolc, an Earth-based celebration of renewal and light. As the Water element transitions to Wood in Chinese medicine, it’s the perfect time to: Restore balance with nourishing foods and mindful movement practices like Qi Gong. Dream of your future with curiosity and intention, planting seeds for your wholeness and expansion. If you’re exploring alternatives to Botox, consider microneedling or cosmetic acupuncture as part of your holistic…
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Embracing Winter’s Stillness with Microneedling, Cosmetic Acupuncture, and Facial Qi Gong As the new year dawns, the world hums with the call for resolutions: set goals, push harder, achieve more. But what if winter whispers a different wisdom? According to Chinese medicine, this is not the season for striving—it is the season of stillness, restoration, and inner reflection. Just as seeds rest quietly beneath frozen earth, so too are we invited to pause, dream, and gather strength for the coming spring. From Discipline to Devotion Discipline often comes from the outside—a relentless drive born of “shoulds,” societal pressures, or self-criticism. It feels rigid, forcing you forward in an effort to meet external expectations. Devotion, on the other hand, is a softer, more sacred experience. It springs from within, guided by self-love and alignment with your heart’s desires. Devotion transforms even the simplest acts into rituals of care, anchoring you to what truly nourishes your spirit. You are not something to be “fixed”; you are worthy of tending, of reverence. This is a practice of tending the spirit or “shen” as we call it in Chinese Medicine, by having reverence for the material thing in which the shen is held. That material thing, being the vessel of your body, in this case. Yet it could be a rock, the tree outside your front door. Witnessing and honoring the divine spirit or light within the matter is a true act of presence and wisdom, which is what this season calls for us…
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