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Heal your skin with cutting-edge technology powered by your own biology.
The Velora Protocol is an advanced 3-step process that transforms your own blood into a next-generation biological filler. It combines PRP (platelet-rich plasma), non-cross-linked hyaluronic acid (HA), photoactivation, and bio-incubation to create a natural, regenerative gel that volumizes, hydrates, and rejuvenates the skin. Choose Velora Protocol instead of conventional fillers for longer lasting, natural results.
Designed to enhanced firmness and luminosity. The treatment begins with a deep cleansing, perfectly prepping your skin for our advanced radio-frequency therapy. This gentle, effective approach uses low-energy electromagnetic waves to warm the dermal layer, boosting collagen and elastin production, and strengthening existing fibers for a tighter, more lifted look. Experience visible results that continue to improve, with optimal benefits achieved with regular treatments
Velora Protocol 3-Step Process
Explore the step-by-step Velora process from blood drawing to injection. Since the mixture is from your own body, the healing abilities are unique to YOU and impressive beyond any other injection.
To begin your treatment, your esthetician will draw blood to isolate your platelet-rich plasma (PRP). PRP is your liquid blood (plasma) and healing blood cells (platelets). Your blood will then be combined with non-cross linked Hyaluronic Acid which is used to boost volume and lock in hydration.
Once the PRP/HA integration is created, the mixture is then exposed to infrared light. This photoactivation step stimulates platelet activity, increasing the release of growth factors. Photo activation is crucial for enhancing tissue repair, collagen synthesis, and overall skin rejuvenation.
Finally, the PRP/HA is placed in a specialized incubator, This step transforms the mixture into a healing matrix gel—a thicker, more stable form that is easily injected into the skin. The incubation enhances the natural repair properties of the PRP, allowing it to provide long-lasting hydration, structural support, and rejuvenation for firmer, healthier skin. This gel is what you’ll be injected with!
Unlike traditional dermal fillers that use synthetic hyaluronic acid, Velora is derived from your own blood, making it a more natural, regenerative option. Velora also enhances both volume and skin repair, which differs from traditional fillers that do not actively restore skin quality.
1 Treatment: Provides visible improvement in hydration, elasticity, and skin texture. Best for patients looking for a subtle refresh or preventative maintenance.
2 Treatments: Delivers deeper structural support, better volume retention, and enhanced skin regeneration—ideal for those with mild to moderate volume loss.
3 Treatments:Â Recommended for fuller facial restoration, including correction of deeper hollows, wrinkles, and significant skin laxity.
– Mild swelling or redness for 24-48 hours
– Occasional minor bruising at injection sites
Acupuncture is a type of traditional Chinese medicine that’s been around for about 2,500 years. It’s used to support wellness and improve overall mental and physical well-being. The acupuncturist places needles into specific points on the skin to help activate an energy in the body, called qi. According to traditional Chinese medicine, qi is the lifeforce energy in the body — it helps regulate and move things in the body to keep us well. Stress, environmental factors, lifestyle behaviors, and genetics are some of the things that can block qi in the body. The needles help to unblock or move qi to other areas in the body to help support wellness.
Acupuncture needles are solid, stainless steel needles that are usually not much larger than a strand of hair. Acupuncture needles are placed at a very shallow depth and go between tissues, making them less painful than a typical injection.
You might be more sensitive in certain areas, but acupuncture shouldn’t hurt. If you feel pain, tell your acupuncturist. They’ll adjust the needles or choose other points. Their goal is not to make you feel pain. They do a lot of work to position you properly and make sure you feel comfortable.
Indeed you can do acupuncture or massage while pregnant. It is safe and our practitioners are very well versed in how to treat pregnant women. Please let us know when you book a treatment if you are pregnant and how far along you are.
From spa treatments to functional medicine, Alive and Well offers a holistic health ecosystem at each of our three locations. Â
Cindy Nilson is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine, Full Mesa Carrier, Reiki Master and Intuitive advisor. Utilizing acupuncture, energy-infused acupressure massage therapy and body psychology, she integrates teachings from eastern medicine, shamanism, energy/chakra healing and archetypal patterns to provide a unique diagnostic perspective and treatment experience. Specializing in how stress, our thoughts and emotions affect the physical body, and resourcing from the 10,000 hours spent honing her work, Cindy creates new and exciting collaboratives to her foundations in acupuncture therapy. She believes joining Alive + Well is the joyous culmination of her work and is excited to share this beautiful environment and healing space with her clients.
Cindy holds a B.A. from Texas A&M University and a Masters degree from the International Institute of Chinese Medicine. In 1999 she received her Doctor of Oriental Medicine from the New Mexico State Board of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. A native of Central Texas, she has been in private practice in Lakeway, where she lives happily married, raising kids.
