Stella de Stefanis

When most people think about aging, they think about wrinkles. But wrinkles are only one part of the story. The way our face ages is actually the result of changes happening in the skin, fat, muscles, connective tissue, and even our bones. Cosmetic acupuncture takes a whole-face and body approach by addressing many of these underlying changes rather than simply treating the skin's surface. At Acupunctury in Santa Monica, cosmetic acupuncture combines Traditional Chinese Medicine with modern...

Have you ever noticed that your symptoms seem to flare up during stressful periods? Maybe your sleep worsens, your digestion feels off, your jaw starts clenching, or you're suddenly dealing with headaches, breakouts, or increased muscle tension. While stress is often thought of as a mental or emotional issue, it affects nearly every system in the body. At Acupunctury in Santa Monica, many clients come in seeking support for anxiety, overwhelm, difficulty sleeping, burnout, or feeling like...

When people hear the term PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome), they often think of mood swings, irritability, or emotional changes before a period. But for many women, PMS involves far more than mood alone. Bloating. Breast tenderness. Cramping. Headaches. Acne breakouts. Food cravings. Fatigue. Difficulty sleeping. Anxiety. Digestive changes. If you've ever found yourself thinking, "Why do I feel like a different person the week before my period?" you're not alone. While some fluctuations throughout...