Understanding and Treating the Aging Face

Total CPDs: 3.5

NCCAOM (3.5), Standard Certificate (3.5)

Access Period: Lifetime

Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.

Internationally renowned for her ability to effectively integrate Eastern and Western medical knowledge of facial ageing, Dr. Shellie Goldstein, with 30 years of experience, presents a through an understanding of facial anatomy with overlapping TCM theory and treatment protocols. This engaging four-hour lecture leads the viewer through a detailed PowerPoint presentation with a comprehensive description of the Western anatomical changes of the ageing face (bone, muscle, skin, and connecting tissues), complemented by Eastern medicine Qi, Blood, Meridian, and Organ system theory and treatment strategies for minimizing the signs of ageing while enhancing overall health. An easy-to-follow downloadable outline provides color images and videos to exemplify these changes. Traditional Chinese Medicine treatment strategies for the ageing face plus conditions such as acne, and rosacea will be discussed with acupuncture protocols for obtaining excellent treatment results. His 4-hour course will cover the foundation of the facial ageing from an Eastern and Western medical perspective. Treatment strategies and point prescriptions will be provided. By the end of this course, practitioners will be able to integrate cosmetic facial acupuncture skills into their practice.