Stella de Stefanis

Jaw pain can make everyday activities like chewing, speaking, or even yawning uncomfortable. Many people who experience jaw tension, clicking, or soreness are diagnosed with temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD)  - commonly referred to as TMJ dysfunction . Although symptoms are often felt in the jaw itself, TMJ discomfort frequently involves tight muscles in the face, neck, and shoulders . Because these areas function as a connected musculoskeletal system, tension in one region can...

Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) have been practiced for thousands of years - yet many people are still unsure what to expect. Whether you’re completely new to acupuncture or simply curious how it works, these are the most common questions I hear as a licensed acupuncturist. What Is Acupuncture? Acupuncture is one component of Traditional Chinese Medicine. It involves the placement of very fine, sterile needles at specific points on the body to support circulation, nervous...

If you’ve been exploring ways to support your skin as it changes - whether that includes fine lines, loss of firmness, dullness, or breakouts - you’ve likely encountered injectables, lasers, radiofrequency, or surgical skin tightening. Facial acupuncture offers a different approach to aesthetic care. Not as a replacement for injectables. Not in opposition to modern dermatology. But as a physiologically supportive option grounded in both Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and contemporary...