Course Overview

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.

Course Objectives

• Understand the Eastern Medicine theory as it pertains to systemic aging and the aging face.
• Understand the Western Medicine theory as it pertains to facial anatomy and the aging face.
• Understand Eastern Medicine diagnosics and treatment protocols for diminishing the signs of aging and enhancing systemic health.

Course Outline

0 hrs - 45 minEastern Medicine theory as it pertains to systemic aging and the aging face.

45 min - 1.75 hrsWestern Medicine theory as it pertains to facial anatomy and the aging face.

1.75 hrs - 2.75 hrsEastern Medicine diagnosics for diminishing the signs of aging and enhancing systemic health.

2.75 hrs - 3.5 hrsEastern Medicine treatment protocols for diminishing the signs of aging and enhancing systemic health.