Gua sha facial
A slow facial massage with a smooth stone and warm oil, along the face, neck and shoulders.
Esthetician
Oro Valley, Arizona
Acupuncture and skin care in one quiet room
Magnolia is a small clinic near Tucson. A licensed acupuncturist and a licensed esthetician share one treatment room, so you can book a gua sha facial, an acupuncture visit or both on the same afternoon.
In the room
Hands, tools and skin
The stones, rollers and brushes we use, and the unhurried hands that use them.
Sample photos.
What we offer
Treatments and tools
Six ways to spend an hour, and the tools behind them. Each one is explained before it starts.
Treatments
Led by Astrid or Pushpa, as the tag says.
Facial acupuncture
Very fine, single-use needles at points on the face, neck, hands and body, with a conversation before and after.
AcupuncturistCustom facial
Cleansing, gentle exfoliation, a mask and massage, chosen around how your skin is that day.
EstheticianFacial massage
Hands only: a short massage of the face, neck and shoulders, on its own or added to another visit.
EstheticianAcupuncture
Fine needles at points on the arms, legs, back and ears, chosen after listening to you.
AcupuncturistEar seeds
Tiny seeds taped to points on the ear that you press yourself between visits. An option if you would rather skip needles.
Acupuncturist
Tools we use
Cleaned between clients and put away dry.
Gua sha stones
Smooth jade and rose quartz stones in a few shapes, for the face, neck and shoulders.
Facial rollers
Cool stone rollers for the face and neck, wiped and stored dry after each visit.
Single-use needles
Sterile, hair-thin needles, opened in front of you, used once and discarded.
Warm towels
Rolled hot towels that open and close every facial.
Brushes and bowls
Soft brushes and ceramic bowls, with masks mixed fresh for each client.
Magnifying lamp
A lamp for a close look at your skin, so we can choose the right mask together.
Every fee depends on the service and how long it takes. We share it with you before the visit.
Skin and wellness
One room, booked together or apart
Many clients book a facial with Astrid and an acupuncture visit with Pushpa on the same afternoon.
We schedule the two back to back in the same quiet room, so you arrive once, unwind and go home. Prefer one or the other? Book just that. Each visit starts with a conversation, and nothing begins until you have said yes.
A conversation first, every visit
We explain each step before it starts
Facials and acupuncture booked together or apart
A written fee estimate before you book
Coupons
A coupon for a first visit or a friend's
When we have an offer, it appears here as a coupon you can show at the front desk.
First visit coupon Show this coupon when you check in for a first visit. Where the end date goes 
Bring a friend coupon Share this coupon with a friend who is new to Magnolia. Where the end date goes
Sample offers.
Kind words
What clients say about a visit
“I came for a gua sha facial and stayed an hour longer than I planned, talking over tea. Astrid explains every step and never hurries me.”
Azalea P.Facial client
“Booking my facial and my acupuncture on the same afternoon saves me a trip. The room is quiet and the towels are always warm.”
Mckenna D.Facial and acupuncture client
“Pushpa tells you what she is about to do before she does it. I always know what comes next, and I can say stop.”
Estefani R.Acupuncture client
Sample reviews.
Questions
What people ask before they book
Does acupuncture hurt?
Most people feel a light tap or a brief pinch where a needle goes in, then a dull ache, warmth or nothing much at all, and many feel relaxed. If anything is uncomfortable, tell Pushpa and she will adjust or remove the needle.
Are the needles clean?
Yes. Needles are sterile, hair-thin and single-use. Pushpa opens each one in front of you and discards it in a sharps container after the visit.
Do you put needles in my face?
Only if you choose facial acupuncture, which is its own visit with Pushpa and uses very fine needles at points on the face, neck, hands and body. A gua sha facial, a custom facial and facial massage use no needles at all.
What is gua sha, and does it hurt?
Gua sha is a massage with a smooth stone. In a facial, Astrid uses warm oil and light, slow strokes. You should feel gentle pressure, and you can ask for lighter or slower at any time.
What does this not do, and when should I see a doctor?
Acupuncture and facials do not replace your doctor's care, and we make no promise about results. See a doctor first for chest pain, trouble breathing, sudden weakness or numbness, a spreading rash or skin that is hot, swollen or painful. In an emergency, call 911.
Will I have to stop my medicine?
No. Tell your prescriber and Pushpa about everything you take, including anything over the counter and anything you use on your skin. We never ask you to change a medicine.
Book a visit
Come for the skin, stay for the quiet
Tell us which visit you are curious about and when you are free. Our front desk replies to find a time.