Ear candling, y'all!! It is so easy and gentle and perhaps you will hear better afterwards. I enjoyed my session with Sharon and was not disappointed. Especially when she showed me all the buildup I had been carrying around in my ears! I think I lost a pound in each ear!! The treatment is easy and gentle. Yes, she uses fire but it is up above your ear in a cone and melts the wax so that it can be easily extracted. There is a bonus at the end; a wonderful ear and neck massage! I'm returning next month for more. read more

I have been twice. First for ear candling. It was so relaxing and a great experience. This time I went for the tui na massage for tension headache. This was the best most releasing and relaxing massage ever. Started face up and massaged my head neck and face completely to start relaxing from the top down to my feet. I am getting acupuncture next. I will definitely be back! read more

My daughter and I both saw Sharon for ear candling. It was a very cool experience! My daughter has been complaining about clogged ears, like after you are on an airplane but can't pop your ears. Not serious enough to see the specialist, but I though this might help. A lot of wax was pulled from her ears, and a good amount from mine as well! It's actually very satisfying to see what comes out. After the candling, which takes about 20 mins for each ear, Sharon does a facial, neck and scalp massage that was so absolutely divine. We both left feeling very relaxed, and my daughter said her ears felt so much better (pressurized). Would definitely do again! read more

I have seen Sharon a couple times for ear candling and she is fantastic! I wouldn't go anywhere else.

This is my first time doing acupuncture but I felt like Sharon really explained everything thoroughly. The session took over 2 hours because it was my first time so definitely worth your money. She discussed all my concerns and issues and explained me to what I could do improve my issues. I was extremely relaxed after my first session and will definitely be coming back! This is near the UT campus but there is plenty of parking and I like there is online booking! I am posting under my husbands name on yelp but the review is by Tania Rosamond. read more

Sharon is clearly a passionate student of her trade, listens well, communicate treatments as she delivers it and provided relief to me in my first visit. read more

I have had an ongoing problem most of my adult life with - of all things - ear wax buildup. I have tried many methods for clearing it over the years that included the "Fire Hose Method" where a nurse forces a pressurized stream of water and peroxide into your ear, the Debrox Ear Wax Removal Kit, and a goofy device that looks like a battery powered screw driver that actually has a small rubber auger on the tip of it that is supposed to clean out the ear canal. None of these methods worked really well, but while living in Southern California I came across a method known as "Ear Candling." Skeptical at first, I gave it a try and had better than moderate results. After repeated visits, I began noticing significant relief of ear pain, and better hearing. After moving to Texas, I could not find an Ear Candling practitioner in the Georgetown area, so I retreated to the very awkward and considerably unconformable "Fire Hose Method." That is until came across The Phoenix & Dragon: Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine clinic in Austin. I was able to get an appointment within two days with Sharon. After filling out the obligatory health questionnaire and release forms, she showed me into a very comfortable room, had me law on may side, and candled first my right ear, and then my left. Having has this done in the past, I knew what to expect - slight pressure and a crinkling sound. what I I did not expect was immediate relief, and then continual gradual relief as the day went on. She cut open the candle and there was a large rather undignified wad of dark brown ear wax that had been drawn up out of my ear, and I had just had my ears done using the "Fire Hose Method" at BSW on January 5th. I was ready to hop up off the table and grab my coat, but she told me to lay back down because part of the treatment included a facial and sinus massage. Now I was beginning to realize that I had sinus blockage as well, and she was able to break it up and relieve pressure on the right side of my face. There was no sales pressure to come back, but she suggested perhaps once a month just come in for a "tune-up." for $45.00, I think I can do that. Do not let the candle scare you away. It is a safe and effective method of removing ear wax. Oh yes, one more thing. if you want to make a day of it, the Blanton and the Bullock are just a few miles away, and Austin has a brand new public library complete with cafe. read more

Life-changing. Sharon is like the doctor I always wanted: knowledgable and intuitive, no nonsense but caring, and very informative. She explains what she's doing and offers detailed suggestions about exercise, diet, relaxation, you name it. I went to her simply for relief from plantar fasciitis but her treatment is so holistic that it's helping with stress, insomnia, and even smoking cessation. The results I experienced were both immediate and immense. I'm so grateful I sought acupuncture to avoid steroid injections in my foot - I had no idea how much more I'd gain by going to Sharon! read more

Sharon was very kind and welcoming. I enjoyed learning about the different modalities and thought she made some great recommendations. I felt extremely relaxed after the session and am excited for the next one. read more

Sharon is a life saver. I was so sick and dehydrated with the flu. She treated me with a combination of acupuncture, herbs, aromatherapy and reflexology. I felt so much relief immediately. She is also incredibly kind and compassionate which is just what I need when I'm sick. read more

Sharon is an amazing healer. I've had two acupuncture sessions so far and they both have helped with my rotator cuff injury immensely. Sharon also prescribed a tea for a lingering virus that has also improved over the past week. I can't recommend Sharon enough. She is thorough and explains her methods along the way. Her positivity is undeniable! Thanks Sharon! read more

i have been going to Sharon @ the Phoenix & Dragon consistently for about 2 years now. i started out with severe, SEVERE allergies.... literally used to have sneeze attacks several times per day and would wheeze upon simply walking into any home with cats in it. after making the commitment to try acupuncture and listening to Sharon's advice and following the treatment plan, i am now able to breathe, and taste things, don't have any sneeze attacks, and i own two precious cats, one of who sleeps on my face ...it really works!! Acupuncture has also helped relieve a lot of stress and anxiety that has been in my life. Sharon is an amazing person in addition to the acupuncture treatments, and has helped keep me sane!!! Sharon has been so much more than just an acupuncturist to me, she has been such a positive force in my life and genuinely cares about my health. I would recommend her services to anyone. There are cheaper places out there, but like a lot of other situations, you truly get what you pay for, and you get a person who is genuinely interested in your well being all around :) read more

I go to Sharon 4 times a year to have my ears candles. Not only do I hear better, my sinus are much clearer, and a case of chronic nasal congestion has gone! read more

I was able to book a next day appointment with Sharon while only in Austin 2 days as part of a vacation. I had injured my back from a fall a couple days earlier and was in major pain and discomfort. I was really happy to see that Sharon had a 60 dollar acute injury option instead of having to do the full new patient intake that is typically required for new acupuncture patients. Sharon was sharp and attentive and immediately set to work to figure out what was going on with my back and how to fix it. She put my vertebrae back in place using Tui Na and then used acupuncture and other pressure/massage to relax my tight and swollen muscles. She even went a half hour over with me for no extra charge, just to make sure she did everything she could to get me feeling better. Within a few hours after my appointment, my pain had mostly disappeared, and today, the next day, I am almost completely pain free. The fast transformation was amazing and soo needed. Thank you so much, Sharon! Getting in last minute and with such relief was a miracle! read more

I feel absolutely blessed to have met with Sharon for three sessions. At the time, I was visiting Austin from California and was in the process of healing physically from a double impact car accident. My physical body seems up to par for the first time in seven months, and my lower back pain that was irking and constant has finally subsided. We additionally made huge progress when we did bioenergetic synchronization--a combination of multiple modalities that Sharon tailors based on her client's needs. I do not believe in taking medication for emotional and/or physical pain, and this amazing process really helped to give me faith that there are working substitutes for not only subsiding pain (emotional and physical) but for eliminating it. I would not say that this treatment is for the weak, as it is a lot of work, but the healing is quite powerful. Sharon is a wonderful acupuncturist who hits all of the right spots (more effective:) and is also very skilled in massage therapy, cupping, and do not forget the herbs. I would go as far to say that Sharon is a healer and when you put your faith and trust in the process, it can do wonders. read more

Sharon has a natural ability to make you feel at ease the second you walk in her door. She takes the time to get to know you and what is bringing you to her. I highly recommend her if you are looking for an acupuncturist or for a BEST treatment. read more

Sharon Shupert is a professional inside and out!!! I would recommend her with joy to anyone!I am a person of few words-if this is to short-well what else can I say!! read more