This Golden Shield qigong is amazing! Stephen really…read moreis knowledgable and brings people into greater capability in this art with great skill, insight and awareness. He is very compassionate and yet inspires us to go deeper while showing us to do so safely. Stephen is generous with his time and support, he is always there for us and available for answering questions about the details of the practice or about Chi or other related topics. His insights for me have always been no BS, spot on and extremely useful. The practice is generally good for health, for emotions and for longevity... it seems to have some anti-aging qualities for me, I feel younger more vital stronger and have a different outlook on my life going deeper into my 40s. There are also excellent Q&A conversations at the beginning that give context and can shift perspective. I have been continuing to make great progress through this method. I'm excited to stay with this for the long haul. This is a very solid qigong lineage with always deeper levels of capability to grow into and significant and measurable quality-of-life improvements to look forward to. I highly recommend it!

I started practicing this form of Qigong a year ago. This has been one of the most significant…read moreyears of my life and this practice has been a cornerstone in and through my transformation. It is a consistent highlight of my week and I love the community, friends I've made, and Stephen. I am honored to be taught by Stephen and, due to its depth and quality, I plan on continuing this practice for several years to come

Golden Shield training has been nothing short of life changing because I am now better able to…read moreunderstand my energy on a deeper level. Tim is an incredible instructor, full of knowledge and I have enjoyed all of his classes and teachings. Qigong has helped me to become stronger both mentally and physically and I love the bursts of energy I get from doing my practices.

Tim is an incredible teacher. He is very knowledgeable and keeps his classes fun and very engaging…read more I have been doing Qigoing for last 10 years and it had a drastic impact on my heath and well being. Qigoing has elevated my immunity significantly compared to when I started training, however that's just part of what could be described here. It has certainly been a life changing experience for me.

I have been coming to Josh for bodywork for 14 years. His work is thoughtful and thorough. Recently…read moreI came to him with some family generational issues I needed to address. In our former work he would use more pressure, but what I needed this time was more grace Josh has a presence and consciousness that helps you not just get something out of your body, but to also re-program it in your mind. All of us hold old beliefs that no longer serve us. It's good to work with an ally who can remind you of the good things in life. I These days he is using more gentle, Somatic techniques, and his unique ways of addressing my issues helped me to release the things I didn't need to carry while also healing the areas of my mind and filling them with more hope and love. I arrived burdened and left feeling lighter, cared for, heard, and I had some hope. Plus in some places where my body had been clenching to breathe for what seemed like decades, I felt much more relaxed. Josh is the real deal. If you have interest in working with a practitioner who actually does his inner work you will not be disappointed. I never am when I am blessed to work with Josh. ​He makes the planet a more hopeful place to be.

SEE HIM ASAP if you're not in pain and just want to feel better. If you have an injury and are in…read morepain see him YESTERDAY. Make an appt for as soon as possible because he will know more about your body than doctors will. I had an injury and saw 10 prestigious NYC doctors and he knew more about my body and injury and how to heal me then all of them combined. He's so good I recommended him to everyone I know in Austin. Now I'm recommending him to you!

All I can say is Dr. C knows his stuff. First time ever, IT WORKS. I could barely stand up…read morestraight without severe sciatica pain. I am feeling better and a follow up soon. I am a retired veteran and without a doubt I encourage you to visit and trust that this method is worth a try. Meds and massages didn't help me, this has and I only have been one time, and believe this will help me to get back to my old self. I haven't been able to do anything physical without pain for several months, i had immediate results and when I woke up the following morning I wasn't in as much pain as I have lately. I am a believer!

From the owner: Veteran owned acupuncture clinic that provides holistic treatments through holistic Chinese…read moremedicine. Yellow Dragon Acupuncture is able to treat chronic and acute pain related issues, women's health issues, stress, anxiety and PTSD, allergy relief, stop smoking, weight control and a host of other issues. Yellow Dragon Acupuncture also provides herbal consultations carrying many of the popular Chinese Herbal formulas on site and can drop ship custom formulas to patients within 48 hours. Yellow Dragon Acupuncture is able to provide non-contact relief through Medical Qigong and guided meditations. Michael Callaghan is a License Acupuncturist, Certified Practitioner - AOBTA and Dipl. O. M. (NCCAOM).

I am a student and graduate of the Aiki Healing Medical Qi Gong Practitioner Certification and I…read morecan't say enough good things about the program. Kay Hutchinson-McNeill, the owner, has built a large amount of flexibility into the program, allowing the student to specialize in their area of interest. There is also a lot of flexibility in the class schedule, making it easy to fit classes into a busy work day, which is what made the program possible for me. With her one-on-one format, Kay offers a tremendous amount of support and guidance along the way and is always available to answer questions, even after graduation. She offers extensive business mentoring which is crucial, especially for those striving to build holistic-based businesses. I also love that the program emphasizes the importance of healing yourself, before you can begin to help others, including a lot of hands-on practice with Qi Gong forms and self reflection. I learned not only how to help others, but how to help myself as well. I look forward to growing my holistic business and knowing that I am always supported on my journey.

I visited Aiki healing for an acupressure face lift and energy session. I wasn't sure what to…read moreexpect from the session but was excited to try something new to release stress. The acupressure was different - the subtle vibrations felt cool and I was exceptionally calm during and after. My only complaint was that the mint-y oil applied to my arms and legs left me feeling really cold. and it was particularly hot that day. All in all a great experience.

Lyndsay, the owner of Five Element Austin, is a godsend. Not only for me but for everyone who goes…read moreto see her. My company alone has maybe 8+ Lyndsay worshipers. After seeing the remarkable changes in coworkers around me, I finally got on the wait list and man am I grateful that I did. Lyndsay has transformed my mind, body, and soul. The best part, this is not your average Acupuncture practice, where someone comes in, puts a bunch of needles in you and leaves then comes back 30 min later and you're done. I've been to many of those practices around town, with ZERO results. Lyndsay starts each session by understanding what is going on with you not only physically, but emotionally. She is with you the entire treatment, reading pulses to understand where blockages are formed and then works to open them up. Every single detail is thought through and explained. From the first treatment till a year and a half later, I walk out feeling like a new human. My stress levels, on average, are through the roof, my shoulder, back, hip pain constant, hot flashes, psoriasis, you name it, all manageable now thanks to her and this practice. There is no way to vocalize the feeling you get after treatment, it's like a rebirth, I kid you not...you walk out feeling superhuman. If you are looking for someone to help all things you, this is the place. Five Element Austin transformers mind, body, and souls. You will NOT be disappointed.

Went to see Beverly for a session and had never done 5 Element acupuncture before. Beverly is an…read moreextremely caring and confident practitioner and does a great job of asking questions and assessing what your needs may be, as well as making you feel comfortable. Before our session, I was feeling very mentally off, energetically blocked, and creatively stagnant. I left the first session walking on air, feeling clearer and more rooted in my body than I have in a long time. The effects have been profound and empowering and have continued to last, especially after our follow-up session. If you have never done 5 Element Acupuncture, it is an entirely different experience. I am sold!! Especially for any sort of emotional, energetic, or creative blockages or imbalance. This is your place, Beverly is definitely your gal!!

I highly recommend Sandra for both acupuncture and chinese herbs. I've seen her for about a year…read moreand a half, for all sorts of issues - organ stress, viruses, dizziness, muscle pain, and digestive congestion. A monthly preventative session provides so much value for my body as well. Her treatments are about an hour and I feel very peaceful and rested during and after each one. Sandra is a great listener and I really love her acupuncture technique. I have been receiving acupuncture for over 15 years, and am very glad I've found her at this point in my life. She brings a lot of medical knowledge to the table due to her previous career which is invaluable.

From the owner: Chronic and acute pain, Gastrointestinal issues, autoimmune disorders, any musculoskeletal…read moredisorders ( sciatic, neuropathies, Pre or Post surgeries, scars, osteoarthritis, tendonitis, osteoporosis), Neurological disorders, sport injuries, hormonal imbalance, sides effects of chemotherapy or radiotherapy.

Love the Tai Chi classes, toning my body and getting stronger. Have recommended this class to…read moreseveral friends and would again. Always feel fabulous when I leave.

From the owner: We have classes in Karate and Tai Chi…read more Group & Private Classes available Monday-Friday. Flexible scheduling. No Test Fees. Affordable Tuition. And much more…

Pro tip: It's not just acupuncture, it's a gift of rest every single time. If you have ear plugs,…read moreuse them! What a clever idea! I never thought I'd do acupuncture. Accessibility and cost have always been an issue. Wally and staff welcome the opportunity for acupuncture to be accessible to anyone and everyone, no discrimination. Of course, I respect the request to be clean and courteous of others (no stinky feet please!). Rather than your own private room, you do share a space with up to 13ish others. Sure, it's a shared space, but that's what makes it work! All you need is a pair of ear plugs to account for neighboring patient snores, but that's an easy modification. Xeo is amazing and she is incredibly thoughtful and listens to your concerns, thoroughly. The motto is, "I sleep with strangers". Love it! I'm so grateful for SACA and I plan to continue going as long as I'm able to. I'm very new to any sort of Eastern medicine and I hope to see the benefits of consistency over time. Thank you for this space! One curiousity -- how is air quality accounted for, given the real estate?

South Austin Community Acupuncture has been a great alternative health experience. Xeo and Iona…read morehave been very helpful with acupuncture and cupping to alleviate my insomnia and muscle ache issues. The community room is very peaceful and relaxing. It's a collective zen space with soothing relaxing music playing in the background while you meditate undergoing acupuncture. The herbs are very helpful for my sleep issues. The environment is welcoming and peaceful. I've become a frequent visitor. The front desk is always welcoming, courteous and respectful. I'm very thankful to have this spiritual zen place to destress and meditate.