Facial Acupuncture: Clinical Applications in Five Element Diagnosis, Cosmetic Technique & Neuro-Acupuncture

with Michelle Gellis — Sydney, 2027 — Three-Day Workshop

Friday 19 to Sunday 21 February 2027  |  9am – 5pm  |  TBC, Sydney NSW

REGISTER HERE

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WORKSHOP OVERVIEW

This three-day workshop combines new theory content with dedicated hands-on practice time. Friday introduces Five Element (5E) theory and technique alongside cosmetic acupuncture, taught live. Saturday and Sunday are built around supervised practice, applying facial cupping, gua sha, microneedling, neuro-acupuncture and advanced cosmetic technique at the table under Michelle Gellis’s direct guidance.

Core technique for cupping, gua sha and microneedling is covered in advance through Michelle’s recorded course, Advanced Facial Acupuncture: Advanced Applications of Anti-Ageing, Cosmetic Acupuncture Theory & Techniques, so that Saturday’s session is spent refining hands-on skill rather than sitting through repeat theory. Sunday runs as a half day, focused on neuro-acupuncture and advanced cosmetic refinement.

The workshop suits practitioners already familiar with Michelle’s recorded course content, as well as those with existing facial acupuncture experience who want structured, supervised practice alongside new Five Element and neuro-acupuncture content.

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PREPARING FOR THE WORKSHOP

Registration is secured with a deposit. Your deposit gives you access to Michelle Gellis’s recorded course, Advanced Facial Acupuncture: Advanced Applications of Anti-Ageing, Cosmetic Acupuncture Theory & Techniques (10 CPD), which must be reviewed in full before attending the workshop.

Please note: deposits are non-refundable.

Participants must be a licensed or registered acupuncturist, or a student, to practise needling techniques. Unlicensed attendees may observe needling and may practise cupping and gua sha only.

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WHAT TO EXPECT

FRIDAY — Cosmetic Acupuncture and Five Element Theory and Technique

Format: Live teaching on Five Element theory and its application to the face, combined with cosmetic acupuncture practice.

Covers:

• Cosmetic acupuncture protocols
• Five Element (5E) theory and technique as applied to facial treatment

For your practice: Leave Friday with a working framework for Five Element facial diagnosis and treatment, alongside sharper cosmetic acupuncture technique.

SATURDAY — Facial Cupping, Gua Sha and Microneedling

Format: Morning session on facial cupping and gua sha, afternoon session on microneedling. Each opens with a short review, Q&A and demonstration, followed by supervised hands-on practice.

Morning:

• Facial cupping
• Facial gua sha

Afternoon:

• Microneedling for acupuncturists

For your practice: Build confidence integrating cupping, gua sha and microneedling into cosmetic treatment plans, with hands-on guidance on tool selection, pressure and technique.

Important notes for Saturday:

• To practise facial cupping and gua sha, you must use CME’s approved tools. These will be available for purchase, or you’re welcome to bring your own approved kit.
• To practise microneedling, you must use an approved microneedle pen. A limited number will be available to use during class; if you own one, bringing it is recommended to maximise practice time. Other manufacturers’ pens are not permitted in class.

SUNDAY — Neuro-Acupuncture and Advanced Cosmetic Technique

Format: Live teaching on neuro-acupuncture and advanced cosmetic technique, followed by a dedicated hands-on practice session.

Covers:

• Neuro-acupuncture applications for the face
• Advanced cosmetic technique refinement

Practice session: Supervised hands-on practice applying the neuro-acupuncture points and advanced cosmetic protocols covered in the teaching segment.

For your practice: Close out the workshop with a broader technique base, moving beyond foundational cosmetic protocols into neuro-acupuncture applications and refined advanced technique.

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WHAT YOU’LL RECEIVE

• Three days of live teaching and supervised, hands-on facial acupuncture practice with Michelle Gellis
• Access to Michelle’s recorded course, Advanced Facial Acupuncture: Advanced Applications of Anti-Ageing, Cosmetic Acupuncture Theory & Techniques (10 CPD), included with your deposit
• A Cupping & Gua Sha Facial Rejuvenation Kit (valued at $199), included in your workshop price
• Practice time with a microneedling pen, included in your workshop price
• Notes, morning tea and afternoon tea across the workshop
• CPD points for the live workshop and the pre-course recorded course — see Details below

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WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This workshop is for registered acupuncturists, TCM practitioners and full-time students who want to build on their facial acupuncture practice with new Five Element and neuro-acupuncture content, alongside focused, supervised practice time in cosmetic technique, cupping, gua sha and microneedling. Participants should review the recorded course in full before attending, as outlined above.

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ABOUT MICHELLE GELLIS

Michelle Gellis is a Licensed Acupuncture Physician, and An Author. Currently on Doctoral Faculty at Yo San University (Los Angeles) she is former Faculty and Clinic Supervisor at the Maryland University of Integrative Health (2005-2019). Michelle teaches facial acupuncture classes internationally and has been published in prominent acupuncture publications such as the Journal of Chinese Medicine. Throughout her career Michelle has been sought out to lecture by numerous prestigious national and international organizations such as Pacific Symposium, The Florida State Oriental Medical Association, The Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (UK), China Books (AU), and American Acupuncture Council. Michelle’s brings a vibrant teaching style and breadth of knowledge of facial and cosmetic acupuncture encompassing safety, ethics, theory, history, point location, and unique precision needling techniques. Her new book: Treating the Face: A Comprehensive Guide for Acupuncturists, and Health Professionals is available here. Her classes can be found at FacialAcupunctureclasses.com.