acupuncture
Blissface’s philosophy is rooted in the belief that the body is inherently capable of healing when it is supported with skill, compassion, and intention. We approach care through the lens of East Asian Medicine while honoring each patient as a whole person—body, mind, and spirit.
Our work focuses on restoring comfort, balance, and vitality in everyday life. We are deeply committed to helping patients move freely and confidently by addressing musculoskeletal pain, injury, and dysfunction with thoughtful, anatomically informed acupuncture care. Equally important is supporting women through every stage of their lives—relieving painful or disruptive menstrual symptoms, easing the transition through perimenopause and menopause, and nurturing long-term hormonal well-being.
Acupuncture Services
Each session may include acupuncture, cupping, gua sha, and/or moxibustion based on your individual needs. Facial Cupping and Guasha (includes steam towel, hydrosol spray and rose hip oil) +$30
| Session Length | New Patient | Follow-Up |
|---|---|---|
| 60 minutes | $110 | $90 |
| 75 minutes | $135 | $115 |
| 90 minutes | $155 | $135 |
treatment modalities
E-Stim (Electro acupuncture)
Gentle electrical currents are attached to acupuncture needles to continuously stimulate specific points. This enhances the therapeutic effect by increasing blood flow, relaxing tight muscles, reducing pain signals, and supporting nerve healing. Commonly used for pain, muscle tension, injuries, and neurological conditions. Most people experience a mild tapping or pulsing sensation—comfortable, controlled, and deeply therapeutic.
Moxibustion
Moxibustion involves gently warming acupuncture points with burning dried mugwort (moxa). The heat stimulates circulation, enhances Qi flow, and supports the body's natural healing. Especially beneficial for fertility support, painful menstruation, digestive issues, and fatigue.
Cupping
Cupping uses gentle suction to lift the skin and underlying tissues, increasing qi and blood circulation to help loosen tight muscles, and support healthy qi and blood movement in the body. Cupping relieves stagnation to reduce pain and tension and can be therapeutic used alone or be combined with acupuncture.
Infrared Therapy
Infrared light penetrates deep into tissues, stimulating cellular repair and regeneration while improving blood and qi flow. When combined with acupuncture, it relaxes muscles, increases nutrient and oxygen delivery, and enhances pain relief by reducing neuropathic pain—creating a synergistic effect for faster healing.
Gua Sha
Gua Sha is a traditional technique where a smooth-edged tool is gently scraped over the skin, creating micro-mobilization of the tissues. This helps release fascial restrictions, break up stagnation and fascial adhesions (knots) reduce inflammation, and relax tight muscles. Often paired with acupuncture to release muscles and connective tissues of built up stagnant metabolic waste resulting in pain relief and increased mobility. Guasha can accelerates recovery and can even aid in recovering from certain illnesses such as a wind cold.
Tui Na
Tui Na is therapeutic bodywork rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine that combines massage, acupressure, and joint manipulation to promote the flow of Qi and blood. It relieves musculoskeletal pain, reduces tension, improves circulation, and helps restore mobility and balance.
Most Commonly Treated Concerns at Blissface:
Musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction
Painful and/or irregular menstruation
Perimenopause, menopause, and beyond
Digestive issues
Sleep difficulties
Headaches and migraines
Potential benefits of acupuncture
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Acupuncture has been shown to stimulate peripheral nerve repair mechanisms, enhance neuroplasticity, and support axonal regeneration.
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Needle stimulation increases local blood flow and oxygen delivery to affected facial tissues and the facial nerve pathway, potentially aiding recovery.
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Acupuncture has documented effects on inflammatory mediators, which may help reduce nerve edema and compression within the facial canal.
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Targeting motor points can facilitate muscle activation, help prevent disuse atrophy, and support normalization of facial symmetry and movement.
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May influence central nervous system pathways involved in nerve repair and stress regulation, both relevant to nerve healing.
Facial Conditions Acupuncture can help:
Bells Palsy
Ramsay Hunt Syndrome
Synkinesis
TMJ/TMD
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Hemifacial Spasm
clinical considerations
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The best outcomes are reported when treatment begins within the first 2–6 weeks of onset.
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Treatment frequency often begins at 1–2 sessions per week, adjusting as function improves.
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Acupuncture is commonly used alongside conventional management such as corticosteroids, eye protection, and physical therapy.