


There are several types of cosmetic acupuncture styles
available. At Soft Touch Acupuncture Renea L. Barrett uses and is certified
in a method called the Mei Zen (Chinese for Beautiful Person) Cosmetic
Acupuncture System. Presently Renea is the only certified Mei Zen practitioner
in the state of Missouri.
The unique style of Mei Zen is the methodology is based
on pure Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The needling techniques are
very superficial. The needling brings increased Qi and Blood flow to
the face. Additionally, the production of collagen and elastin is enhanced.
The outstanding distinction of this protocol has is the side effect of improved health. Some of the reported benefits are:
-Improvement in the fine lines of the face and a diminishing effect on deeper wrinkles.
-Moisturized softer skin and a more even skin tone due to increased circulation of blood and lymph in the face.
-Improved muscle tone and firmer jaw line, as well as reduction in the jowls.
-Reduction in puffiness due to improved metabolism
How long will the effects last? -- Depending on the patients overall health, diet, and lifestyle, the effects can last 3-7 years.
Below is a 4 minute video of a Mei-Zen treatment (If video does not play, the free Adobe Flash Player is required).
Vibrational Beauty Therapy (VBT)
More than a cosmetic procedure, VBT is a revitalization process for the entire body designed to make you look and feel renewed. Lose that under-eye "baggage"! Turn jowls into a jaw-line! Look rested, awake and revitalized!
Therapeutic Light and Color
The magic of VBT is the use of color. Color is how the body communicates on the cellular level. Through the application of color light at targeted acupuncture points, information is fed to the body. This information is delivered directly where it is needed to balance the body and bring your innate beauty to a new level that's beyond any other non-surgical treatment.