Businesses do not create brands; brands are defined by people and the unique combination of…read moreservices/products. Dr. Mari Galle creates every brand through her deep experience, education, and, most importantly, kindness. This review is for every place she has worked at, lifted up, and created (Dr. Mari Galle Acupuncture, Cancer Rehab, and Integrative Medicine, to The Desert Canary).
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Pros:
- She's a damn good human being
- Decade+ of experience + education
- Parking is easy
- Calming Space; tranquil
- Offers acupuncture, cupping, and more
- Membership tiers available
Side Notes:
- Book early; She fills up quickly
- Very different than a "spa" treatment
- Hours vary (check hours and reach out)
- Come early as she's back-to-back
What I Got (This Time):
- Cupping
- Guasha
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Design/Space: I went to the Cancer Rehab and Integration offices but peered into The Desert Canary's offices (located at the exact location, but upstairs). Both are spacious with a tranquil design (both in the rooms and the music playing). The Desert Canary is gorgeous, and the images I'll post below are of the main areas, as I didn't want to take pics of where potential clients were being treated.
Services: I've had acupuncture before, and what I love about Dr. Mari Galle is that she's studied Eastern medicine for an incredibly long time, received her doctorate in it, and approaches clients as human beings, not numbers, where she simply tries to sell services and products. I've been to other spas and service providers, and it felt that they didn't understand my unique journey with what was and is going on with my body. They went in and did XYZ service, and I was done.
Dr. Galle listened and, like a skilled practitioner, went in and started to target not only what was the issue but the underlying root cause of what was going on before the pain in my mid-lower back started. After my mother passed away this year, I knew I was storing a ton of inflammation all over my body, especially my back. She did her magic, explained what she saw, and ended with Guasha.
Listen to what they have to say about post-care, too. I could literally feel my body removing toxins the next day, so it's essential to eat clean, drink plenty of water, and do the things they say not to do (drink alcohol, go do a cold plunge, etc.).
Staff: As mentioned, Dr. Galle is incredible. I don't consider her a worker or staff member; she's a person I call a friend, and I trust her deeply. She's been there for our late mom and our family and has been a part of our healing journey for years. The culture and vision of what they do, from Dr. Mari Galle Acupuncture, Cancer Rehab, and Integrative Medicine to The Desert Canary, proves that people care more about you than treating you like a number.
Opportunities To Improve: Give me BOGO free deals, hahaha. Honestly, you pay for what you get; trust me, you get what you pay for here. It's therapy backed by science, experience, and education. Also, duplicate Dr. Galle so I can get bookings on demand with her, and everyone else in Austin can get the help they need!
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Summary: All of the businesses listed are places where I advocate for anyone who wants to stay proactive with their bodies to go at least once. Even if you are reactive, go here if you need help now. They say that when you are in your 20s, your body gives you credit to pay the bill later; when you hit your 40s, your body sends you the bill. It's no longer a warning; it's the consequence of how we pay for what we do to our bodies. Places like these are what our bodies need before it gets worse. Trust me, your body and mind will thank you (ask for Dr. Mari Galle!).