Please note that our online booking site does not always reflect our full availability.

If you cannot find an appointment that fits your schedule, reach out to us at

(831) 465-4965

or

acupuncture@upalarose.com

and we will help find you a time that works.

Cosmetic Acupuncture & Facial Therapy

A customized facial treatment designed to achieve optimal results for your unique esthetic constitution. We take advantage of both cosmetic technology and the gifts of nature to create a regenerative facial experience. Using tools such as cosmetic facial acupuncture, microcurrent, LED light therapy, lymphatic drainage and gua sha facial massage, our facials brighten and clear, lift and smooth, ... Read More

A customized facial treatment designed to achieve optimal results for your unique esthetic constitution. We take advantage of both cosmetic technology and the gifts of nature to create a regenerative facial experience. Using tools such as cosmetic facial acupuncture, microcurrent, LED light therapy, lymphatic drainage and gua sha facial massage, our facials brighten and clear, lift and smooth, nourish and soothe.


Microneedling

A minimally invasive yet highly effective cosmetic procedure that targets fine lines, wrinkles, and acne scars by increasing collagen and elastin production while protecting your skin’s vital epidermal barrier. Our microneedling facials include LED light therapy to decrease post-treatment redness and further fuel your cell’s internal batteries, ensuring maximum collagen proliferation.


Wellness Acupuncture

An ancient healing modality, acupuncture is as effective as it is relaxing and soothing to the nervous system. With the therapeutic stimulation of specific points, we are able to regulate, rejuvenate and direct your body’s healing. Our specialties include medical facial acupuncture for conditions such as facial palsy, jaw pain, headaches and allergies, as well as women’s health, pre- and post-n... Read More

An ancient healing modality, acupuncture is as effective as it is relaxing and soothing to the nervous system. With the therapeutic stimulation of specific points, we are able to regulate, rejuvenate and direct your body’s healing. Our specialties include medical facial acupuncture for conditions such as facial palsy, jaw pain, headaches and allergies, as well as women’s health, pre- and post-natal support, pediatrics, and general wellness treatments.

Natalie Petersen, MTCM, L.Ac. became a licensed acupuncturist in California in 2011 and became a nationally certified Diplomate of Acupuncture in 2014. Licensed as a cosmetologist in California since 2000, Natalie brings over 3 decades of beauty care and health care experience into every treatment. Evidence-based holistic skin care therapy is her passion, and she can often be found in her hammock, highlighter and pencil in hand, reading the latest clinical studies while sipping on a cup of herbal tea.

“My goal is for my patients to not only look beautiful, but feel beautiful as well. I believe part of feeling beautiful is feeling good in your body, feeling healthy and stress-free. Our bodies are the vehicle for our soul: they are how our spirit is able to experience life. Creating small, mindful rituals to honor and care for your body—like daily facial massage or even just taking the time to put on quality sunscreen—can make a huge difference, not just in your physical appearance, but in how you feel on the inside.” - Natalie

Natalie Petersen, MTCM, L.Ac. became a licensed acupuncturist in California in 2011 and became a ... Read More

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