Facial Applications for Cosmetic Enhancement (FACE)
NEW AT PACIFIC COLLEGE! Cosmetic Acupuncture Certificate
The Academy of Advanced Cosmetic Facial Acupuncture™ has partnered with Pacific College to present Facial Applications for Cosmetic Enhancement (FACE).
This cutting-edge Cosmetic Acupuncture Certificate offers a flexible combination of virtual, interactive classroom learning and hands-on, intensive clinical mentorship and training.
In addition to the Eastern medicine core style of cosmetic acupuncture training, participants will be introduced to skills and strategies developed and mastered by internationally renowned leaders in their fields, including Shellie Goldstein, Matt Callison, Yueying Li, Martha Lucas, Deirdre Courtney, Daniela Turley, Carrie Hart, and Chrysso Neophytou-Tsimis.
At this time, this advanced training and mentoring program is currently offered exclusively to licensed acupuncture professionals and advanced level Pacific College students who are interested in enhancing their facial acupuncture skills to grow their practice, or in pursuing a career focused on cosmetic facial acupuncture, acupuncture continuing education can be a valuable resource.
The FACE program is offered once per year and starts every January.
This cosmetic acupuncture certificate program qualifies for
8.5 CREDITS OF COLLEGE EDUCATION AND UP TO 146 HOURS OF NCCAOM AND CA PDA/CEUS (INCLUDING SAFETY & ETHICS)
Facial Applications for Cosmetic Enhancement – Informational Webinar
Thu, Nov 17, 2022 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM CST
FACE Cosmetic Acupuncture Certificate Overview
8.5 credits – up to 146 CEUs (includes Safety & Ethics)
Hybrid program: virtual class-time hours + on‑campus, hands-on training
Elite faculty of expert cosmetic acupuncture specialists
Pacific College of Health and Science is accredited by WSCUC
Financial aid
for those
who qualify
FACIAL ACUPUNCTURE PROGRAM OUTLINE
As Eastern medicine practitioners increasingly move into a more integrated healthcare system, it is important for FACE specialists to:
- Be rooted in their Eastern medicine area of expertise
- Be knowledgeable about Western alternatives
- Be able to speak the language of both Eastern and Western concepts as they apply to FACE
- Be able to interface with other practitioners (East/West)
- Learn to integrate Eastern medicine treatments with Western medicine knowledge
In keeping with today’s focus on integrative healthcare, the FACE program incorporates functional medicine concepts as they apply to aging, facial changes, facial aesthetics, and aging concerns.
Semester 1 – FACE THEORY & CLINIC
Up to 116 continuing education hours
- Face Theory: 56 hours of online classes (January-April)
- Clinic: 60 hours of live hands-on mentorship and clinical training across 8 days at the San Diego campus (April)
Semester 2 – FACE CASE STUDIES & PRESENTATIONS
Up to 30 continuing education hours
- 30 hours of online case studies and oral presentation review (May-August)
Cosmetic Acupuncture in the Media
FACIAL ACUPUNCTURE PROGRAM TOPICS INCLUDE
- Anatomy, physiology, and morphology of the face (East & West)
- Facial diagnosis (East and West)
- Chinese medicine acupuncture strategies and points for cosmetic facial acupuncture
- Treatment strategies and protocols for menopause and post-menopause
- Motor points for neurological disorders, TMD, and idiopathic disorders of the face
- Pathophysiology and treatment of skin and skin disorders (East and West)
- Epigenetics, DNA methylation, and bioaging
- Science-based dietary changes to improve skin conditions and signs of aging
- Beauty herbs, nutrition, and supplementation
- Ancillary services for enhancing treatment results and building business revenue
- Case studies, research, and more!
