Glow from Within: Why I Recommend Celluma LED Light Therapy with Acupuncture

Written By Emma Quine

Most of my clients come for acupuncture to feel better — to calm the nervous system, improve digestion, balance hormones, or ease stress. But here’s a little secret: you can also leave your session looking better too.

Celluma LED Light Therapy is my favourite way to add a skin-boosting, glow-enhancing layer to your regular acupuncture treatment. It's a gentle, relaxing treatment that works on a cellular level — no needles required.

Discover how Celluma LED Light Therapy complements your acupuncture session to enhance skin radiance, support collagen production, and promote whole-body wellbeing. A gentle add-on for glow inside and out.

What is Celluma LED Therapy?

Celluma uses low-level light therapy (LLLT) — specific wavelengths of blue, red and near-infrared light — to support the skin and underlying tissues.

Originally developed by NASA for astronauts who could become injured or ill on long-term space missions, low-level-light therapy is used today as a safe and natural method of treating a variety of skin conditions such as acne, wrinkles and aging skin.

The science is simple: when your cells absorb this light, they naturally produce more energy (ATP). More energy = better cell repair, renewal and regeneration.

In practical terms, this may aid:

  • Collagen production → firmer, plumper skin

  • Reduction in fine lines and wrinkles

  • Improved skin texture and radiance

  • Soothing of inflammation and redness (ideal if you have reactive skin)

  • Support for healing post-acne or breakouts

It’s completely non-invasive, pain-free, and safe for regular use.

Why combine it with acupuncture?

Acupuncture works beautifully from the inside out — balancing your body’s energy, calming stress hormones, improving circulation.
LED light therapy works from the outside in — supporting skin cells and promoting visible skin health.

Together, the two create a synergistic effect:
💆‍♀️ Calm the nervous system- a deeper relaxation journey than acupuncture alone
✨ Support skin renewal, firmness and resilience
🩸 Enhance blood flow and oxygen to the face
🌿 Reduce inflammation internally and externally

Many of my clients tell me their skin looks fresher, clearer, and brighter after a combo session.

How I offer it

You can easily add Celluma LED to your acupuncture appointment:

  • As a 20–30 minute add-on (during your acupuncture session)

  • I will use micellar water on your face to remove any makeup or impurities, so the light absorbs better into your skin

  • No extra downtime — you can return to your day glowing and refreshed

  • Regular LED sessions may be used to build collagen and support more lasting results (I use it all the time- just look at me!)

Who is it for?

This combo is ideal if you:

  • Want to support your skin as part of a holistic wellness approach

  • Are preparing for a special event

  • Experience stressed, dry, tired or inflamed skin

  • Love leaving your session looking as good as you feel

Final thought

In my clinic, I think of LED as a way to nourish your skin and spirit at the same time. It’s gentle, effective, and fits naturally with my style of acupuncture — which always aims to support the whole person.

Next time you book in, ask me about adding Celluma LED to your next session. It’s a small step with glowing results.


Emma Quine
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