Dr. Tamara ZumMallen is an incredible acupuncturist who works at Healing Hands Wellness Center in Larchmont.  She has worked on healing so many things with me over the years, from chronic hip and sciatica pain to lower back issues and nerve damage.  

But recently, Tamara added something very exciting to the roster.  She is one of the few acupuncturists in Los Angeles practicing MEI ZEN,  COSMETIC ACUPUNCTURE. Yup, how about acupuncture needles instead of Botox needles to reduce fine lines, release muscle tension not to mention lift the epidermis and up collagen production? I was intrigued and couldn't wait to start my ten sessions (required for results).  I fell in love with it.

First of all, it is so relaxing – 90 needles in the face (not to mention she also treats whatever else is ailing at the time) helped me drift off into the most blissed out nap of my life.  But the results – WOW.  After every session, I immediately looked different. Glowing. Refreshed. Awake. And NO LINES. I immediately thought, how perfect this is for breast-feeding moms who want a little refresher but can't get back to Botox/Dysport yet. It's also perfect for anyone afraid to try freezers altogether. It's totally natural and my lord, I am obsessed with it now.  

Patients are saying:

"Not only did my skin look amazing and my crows feet disappear, but it helped keep my stress levels down and I sleep really well after treatments."

"Tamara works holistically.  The Mei Zen was powerful in relaxing my face, lessening my lines and I cannot believe the difference it made in jawline!  What a nice break from chemicals.  But I was also treated as a whole body, and my other ailments were treated at the same time.  Overall, I got more than I could imagine out of a session, inner and outer beauty and healing!"

Here Dr. ZumMallen explains more about Mei Zen for us!

I have been helping thousands of patients meet their holistic health goals for the past ten years.  What I’ve noticed is that when bodies are in proper yin/yang balance and qi is flowing, patients have a glow about their skin and a brightness in their eyes that is undeniable.  This realization has led me to seek out the very best in cosmetic acupuncture, a technique called MEI ZEN.  Mei Zen, meaning “beautiful person”, is a technique developed by Dr. Martha Lucas.

Dr. Lucas explains that by inserting acupuncture needles into specific points on the face, the body experiences a micro-trauma and sends collagen and elastin to  repair the skin.  Ten sessions are recommended.  And just like all Chinese medicine treatments, some results are dramatic and fast and some results are a little more subtle. 

Some results a patient may experience with Mei Zen:

A reduction of fine lines

A “leveling” of deeper lines

The beginnings of jowls may disappear

An improvement in acne and rosacea

Skin gets softer and more vibrant

Cheeks get smoother

Overall skin tone becomes more consistent

Age spots have faded

Wrinkles on the décolleté may soften

Cosmetic Acupuncture is contraindicated in the following cases:

Persons with seizure disorders

Persons with a history of migraines

Persons on blood thinners

Persons with unresolved hypertension

Pregnancy

Tamara is at HEALING HANDS ON LARCHMONT

 414 N Larchmont Blvd

Los Angeles, CA 90004

Map

323-461-7876

Located ½ block north of Beverly Blvd, on the east side of the street.

Cost: 1 session is:  $135.    10 sessions:  $1200 (due at first session)

You can also email Tamara for more info! Tamara@LAacupuncture.net so people 

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