Luminous Well-Being

11/26/2025

As we move into this holiday season, I wanted to reach out with a little care — especially if it’s been a while since I’ve seen you.
This time of year can be magical… and it can also be overwhelming, triggering, or emotionally charged. Before you walk into any space that stirs something in you, give yourself permission to pause. Ground yourself. Feel your feet. Feel your breath. Remember: you’re allowed to notice how you feel. Your feelings are guidance, not inconveniences.
As the season unfolds, try to intentionally call in the things you truly love about this time of year.
Don’t rush past them. Be present for them — these are the moments that actually matter. We’re so often told what “should” be important during the holidays… but only you get to decide that. Stay true to your own energy, your boundaries, your body, and your well-being.
Hydrate (with warm water! :-)). Rest when you need to. Protect your peace. Prioritize what really nourishes you so you don’t miss the precious things that make this season yours.
The holidays have a way of knocking self-care right off the table. Sleep slips. Boundaries blur. Movement disappears. And suddenly… we don’t feel like ourselves.
That’s when the “holiday uglies” tend to show up:
• Stress or anxiety
• Mood dips
• Brain fog
• Poor sleep
• Tension and pain
• Puffiness, dullness, or feeling energetically drained
If you’re feeling off — in your body, your spirit, or your skin — please remember: You don’t have to push through it alone.
Acupuncture can help you:
✨ Reset your nervous system
✨ Ease physical + emotional tension
✨ Improve sleep
✨ Quiet your mind
✨ Restore clarity
✨ Release heaviness
✨ Bring your glow back — inside and out
One session can shift your entire season: how you feel, how you look, how you show up, and how deeply you receive the good moments.
If part of your stress is about how you look…
Puffiness, dull skin, jaw tension, tired eyes, or just not feeling like your radiant self — you’re not alone. Holiday emotions land on the face first. It’s human. It’s normal. And it’s absolutely fixable.
If what you’re craving is to feel cared for… to soften… to walk out looking and feeling brighter, lighter, and more you — that’s exactly what I’m here for.
Whether you want:
• Acupuncture for grounding + emotional clarity or
• A needle-free express facial for a quick beautifying boost
My intention is always the same: to care for you, reset your system, and send you back into your life feeling restored and luminous.
Sometimes 45 minutes of being tended to is all it takes to shift everything.
🎁 Black Friday & Holiday Specials (available now through New Years Eve 2025).
A little love to support your glow & well-being…
✨ $100, 45-Minute Express Treatments
• Express Facial (needle-free)
• Wellness Acupuncture Express
• Cosmetic Acupuncture Express
✨ 10% Off Gift Certificates for Individual Treatments (not including “Express” treatments). Give the gift that truly makes a difference:health, glow, and deep restoration. Perfect for loved ones — or yourself.
Whenever you’re ready, my door is open.
Wishing you a grounded, glowing, peaceful holiday season.
Warmly,
Megan Doty LAc, MAcOM
Luminouswell-being.com
Luminousmedicinals.com

10/27/2025

Thinking about RF (Radio Frequency) Microneedling? Please read this first.

The FDA just released a warning about serious risks — including burns, scarring, nerve damage, and facial fat loss from RF microneedling.
True microneedling, as practiced at Luminous Well-Being, is gentle and deeply restorative. 🌿 It actually comes from Chinese Medicine’s ancient Seven-Star Needle technique, used for centuries to boost circulation and rejuvenate the skin and hair naturally.
RF microneedling, on the other hand, adds radiofrequency heat into the deeper layers of the skin — which can destroy healthy fat and tissue. I’ve seen the heartbreak that can result, and it’s why I’ve always cautioned my patients against it. 💔
My holistic microneedling and cosmetic acupuncture treatments are non-RF and are designed to work with your body — never against it. 💛
Your skin can glow through nourishment, not trauma.�
✨ If you’re curious how holistic microneedling can safely renew your skin, send me a message — I’d love to share more.�
👉 Read the FDA’s full statement here: https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/safety-communications/potential-risks-certain-uses-radiofrequency-rf-microneedling-fda-safety-communication

10/17/2025

Protecting Yourself This Fall:

Dress for the season. Keep your neck, belly, and feet warm.

Shift your diet. Choose warm soups, stews, and teas over iced drinks and cold foods.

Hydrate inside and out. Yin nourishing foods include pears, sesame seeds (black and white), almonds, pine nuts, and Tremella mushroom (the star of Luminous Medicinals Skin Food supplements at LuminousMedicinals.com).

Book seasonal Cosmetic Acupuncture. Strengthen immunity, balance hormones, and keep your skin glowing year-round.

Learn more, schedule a free consultation or book an appointment at LuminousWell-Being.com or call/text (541) 625-3206.

To read the full article:
https://ashland.oregon.localsguide.com/why-do-i-feel-more-vulnerable-when-the-seasons-change

09/17/2025

✨ I’m excited to share that I was recently featured on the cover of this month’s LocalsGuide! ✨
In the interview, I talk about my journey, Cosmetic Acupuncture, how it supports natural beauty and whole-body wellness, and what my clients experience in their treatments.
I’d love for you to give it a read! 🌿💫
https://ashland.oregon.localsguide.com/luminous-wellbeing-cosmetic-acupuncture-microneedling-peptides?fbclid=IwY2xjawM4EmVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHqsqR-ZWDDqj0bRuya0AWzcGcdXNx0KFJ9tTuaznyFUQ9gzqockNyHmI-8LI_aem_9_29f9WOnCZqS2vXDBS9hQ

From the mountains of Colorado to the heart of Ashland, Megan Doty has followed a lifelong passion for healing and connection. As the owner of Luminous

07/28/2025

"We provide the first experimental evidence that psilocin (the active metabolite of psilocybin) treatment extends cellular lifespan and psilocybin treatment promotes increased longevity in aged mice, suggesting that psilocybin may be a potent geroprotective agent." --Kosuke Kato et al, "Psilocybin treatment extends cellular lifespan and improves survival of aged mice", npj aging (2025)

A surprising new study has found that psilocybin—the psychedelic compound found in "magic mushrooms"—might do more than alter consciousness: it could slow down aging.

In experiments conducted by scientists at Emory University and Baylor College of Medicine, human cells treated with psilocin (a compound derived from psilocybin) lived over 50% longer than untreated cells. Lung cells, for example, took 57% longer to reach senescence—the stage where cells stop dividing and age-related damage sets in.

But the findings go beyond petri dishes. When elderly mice (roughly equivalent to 60–65-year-old humans) were given monthly psilocybin doses, 80% were still alive after 10 months, compared to just 50% of the control group. The treated mice also appeared biologically younger, showing healthier fur and fewer white hairs.

Though more research is needed, these results offer the first experimental evidence that psilocybin may promote longevity—possibly extending not just lifespan, but healthspan.

Could a psychedelic compound help us age more gracefully? It's early days, but the science is beginning to say yes.

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RESEARCH PAPER 📄
Kosuke Kato et al, "Psilocybin treatment extends cellular lifespan and improves survival of aged mice", npj aging (2025)