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Attend our Semi-annual DEXA scan event; Feb 24th. Sign up here for objective data on bone, muscle and fat type + distribution. Takes 7 minutes and will be onsite at Gingko for ease.
Microneedling for hair regeneration and exosome therapies
Hair loss in women is not a zero sum game- underlying anemias, changes in sex hormones and upregulation of androgens can all be meaningful drivers in hair thinning and loss. We strive to bring transparency to our patients' patterns and correct with our clinical work. Root-cause care goes WAY beyond the scope of Nutrafol despite the marketing. As always, you are an N of 1 study!
Our veteran aesthetic acupuncturist, Nicole, provides complementary therapies topically to our root cause medicine we offer clinically.
Beyond her amazing Acufacials, Fascia facials for tissue release (& "natural face lift" results) and facial/decollete Microneedling treatments, patients have been raving about Nicole's Regenerative Scalp Microneedling.
Microneedling is an evidence-informed tool for hair regeneration that fits well within a naturopathic approach by activating the body's natural healing response.
Microneedling works with the body's innate repair mechanisms rather than overriding them. By creating controlled micro-injuries to the scalp, it stimulates local growth factors and enhances signaling pathways that can help "wake up" dormant follicles.
Treatment runs 1 hour and will include a facial cleanse, neck/shoulder massage, microneedling, serum application, LED and moisturizer.
We also employ the only FDA- approved exosome therapy in the course of treatment and as an optional add on (or on it's own) for your independent use in activating stem cells within the hair follicle. The research on exosome therapy is highly compelling, both for skin and hair regeneration. Plated Skin Science arose out of research at the Mayo clinic and patients can use them independently of microneedling or to upgrade those results.
Mondays are for massage
Once a month, Gingko's choice for "Best in class" for massage of all types (sports, swedish and prenatal), Kelly Murdock, will see patients for treatment at clinic. Book with her directly. Her next Monday is Feb 9th. Text is a great way to reach her: 808-722-7584
See her website for her extensive background; Kelly personalizes every massage to the needs of the patient. https://www.marinholistics.com
Rachel on Perimenopause
Rachel was recently featured on Histamine Well, an international podcast hosted by Australian naturopath on the management of perimenopause (the Gingko way) with HRT. Tune in here and share with your friends so they can consider the personalized care they deserve.
We look forward to caring for you in clinic soon!
Warmly Rachel