Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with some of the most inspiring women — women who take responsibility for their health, and who understand that beauty is an inside job. This season, as I reflect on what I’m most grateful for, my patients come to mind first. My patients remind me daily that true radiance can’t be purchased off the shelf — it’s something we cultivate.
I’m deeply thankful for the experiences that have shaped my work — years of observing how energy, emotion, and physiology show up on the face. I’ve seen how stress leaves its mark, how good sleep softens lines, and how balanced digestion brings color and vitality back to the skin. Every face tells a story, and through cosmetic acupuncture treatments, I help the body rewrite that story — from fatigue to vibrancy, from tension to glow.
I’m grateful, too, for the tools I have to support that transformation — ancient, time-tested methods that restore circulation, support internal balance, and awaken the skin’s natural vitality. Cosmetic acupuncture is at the heart of my work, but I also integrate advanced therapies like microneedling, peptides, light therapy, microcurrent, herbs, and Pulsed Electro-Magnetic Therapy. Together, they stimulate the body’s innate regenerative intelligence. The result isn’t just smoother, brighter skin — it’s a calmer nervous system, a clearer mind, and a deeper sense of well-being.
And most of all, I’m thankful for what I get to witness every day — transformation. I’ve seen women walk in burdened by stress or self-criticism and walk out luminous — not because I “fixed” anything, but because their body remembered how to heal.
That’s the essence of the “Notox” approach: supporting your body to do what it’s designed to do — rejuvenate, rebalance, and renew.
Many people try to treat skin concerns with quick fixes like facials and peels filled with toxic ingredients, Botox, or laser treatments. While these may offer quick and temporary results, they do little to support your long-term vitality. In fact, they come with a host of risks and side effects and may accelerate aging over time. What’s missing from these invasive approaches is a sustainable, life-giving path — one that nourishes your entire being.
This month, I invite you to turn your gratitude inward. When we treat the body as an ally, the face naturally follows. Sometimes you just need a little support to bring your radiance to the surface.
If you’ve been searching for something deeper — a way to lift, smooth, and love your skin again without toxins — it’s time to explore a natural, inside-out approach.
About the Author
Megan Doty, L.Ac., MAcOM is a licensed acupuncturist and founder of Luminous Well-Being in Ashland, Oregon. She specializes in integrative and cosmetic acupuncture, microneedling, and advanced rejuvenation therapies that bridge ancient medicine with modern science.
Learn more or schedule a consultation at: www.luminouswell-being.com
295 E Main St, Unit 18, Ashland, OR
541-625-3206
