Dr. Catherine On Wellness

Facial Acupressure Points: The Complete Guide to a Lifted, Glowing Face

A practitioner's guide to facial acupressure: the points, the real benefits, and a simple daily routine for brighter, firmer, calmer skin.

The Clean Nail Edit: Gorgeous Hands Without the Toxic Load

Nothing quite says I take care of myself like well-tended hands. I think about this every time I sit across from a patient—hands tell stories. They reveal stress (hello, bitten cuticles), dehydrati...

The Notox Movement: Why Discerning Women Are Ditching Toxic Skincare

What if I told you that the "luxury" cream in your bathroom cabinet—the one with the fancy packaging and price tag to match—might be quietly messing with your hormones? It's not a scare tactic. It'...

Facial Rejuvenation Without Toxins: A Comprehensive Guide to Holistic Skin Treatments

Let me start with a confession: I’ve tried Botox and laser treatments in the past. I haven’t had fillers, and to be honest, I have a harder time considering them given all the potential risks—from ...

How To Glow from The Inside Out

Glowy skin is a universal dream—and as a women’s wellness acupuncturist with 20 years experience I've had the pleasure of guiding countless skin transformations—not just in how my patients feel abo...

Sleeping on Your Back Can Save Your Face—and Your Boobs

Let’s talk about beauty sleep. Specifically, the kind where you actually wake up looking more refreshed—not with a new wrinkle etched into your décolleté and a pillow crease stamped across your che...

Pro-Aging DIY Face Scrub: A Recipe for Radiant Skin

When patients ask me about natural skincare solutions, I often share this special face scrub recipe that I've refined over my 20 years of practice. Drawing from traditional wisdom and my experience...

Microneedling 101: Everything You Need to Know for Stunning Skin

  If you’ve ever gazed at a glowing complexion and wondered about the secrets behind it, you’re in the right place. Today, we’re diving into the enchanting world of microneedling—a treatment that’s...

Wellness Meets Beauty: How Lymphatic Drainage Enhances Skin Health

I’ve been obsessed with lymphatic drainage and fascial release for nearly two decades, and have been incorporating it into treatments for patients over the last 10 years as a doctor of acupuncture...

Pro-Aging Skincare Guide: Keeping Maturing Skin Happy and Healthy

As a Doctor of Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine with over two decades of experience, I've seen first hand how a holistic approach to skincare can transform not just our appearance, but our overa...

Clean Beauty 101: How To Simplify Your Skincare Routine

Achieving healthy skin is more than just using certain products. We need to take care of our bodies both inside and out. A good method is to have a solid skincare routine along with a healthy diet...

How Microcurrent on the Face Works: Benefits, Devices, and Tips

Microcurrent facial treatments have gained popularity in recent years as a non-invasive way to achieve a more youthful appearance. As a Doctor of Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine with over 20 ye...