Pier Derrickson, LAc.

Pier Derrickson, LAc. is a licensed, board-certified acupuncturist in the state of Pennsylvania and Co-Owner of Note to Self Wellness. Pier has a graduate degree in acupuncture from the WON Institute of Graduate studies, as well as a graduate certificate in Chinese herbs.

Pier practices acupuncture in the styles of Five Element and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and feels that practicing within both systems allows her to simultaneously treat both physical and emotional imbalances within the body. In her practice, Pier incorporates traditional modalities such as acupuncture, traditional Chinese massage, moxibustion, gua sha and cupping into her treatments, but also complementary healing techniques such as electrical stimulation, nutritional and lifestyle counseling, lymphatic drainage, magnetic therapy and sound therapy which allow her to treat with, or without needles. The goal of Pier’s treatments is to help her clients achieve a more balanced state in the physical, mental and emotional aspects of their lives.

One of Pier’s specialties is Facial Acupuncture, a full-body treatment with a focus on the face to promote beauty and balance.  Facial acupuncture uses needles to lift facial muscles and reduce sagging, build collagen as natural filler for wrinkles, improve circulation and provide overall homeostasis in the body.  Balancing one’s emotions leads to happier, more radiant facial expressions.  In some of her treatments, Pier layers on luxurious skincare infused with the 2,500 year old practice of Chinese herbs to help hydrate, plump, and brighten one’s complexion.