Douglas is an incredible acupuncturist who truly knows his craft. After my acupuncture session with him, I felt immediate relief and a noticeable improvement in how I felt overall. He has extensive knowledge of health and nutrition and offers great supplement recommendations that have really helped me. His practice is excellent and conveniently located, and his pricing is very reasonable. If you're dealing with pain, need acupuncture, or want expert guidance on improving your health, Douglas is the person to see. Outstanding care and great customer service! read more

I started seeing Vanessa for arthritis pain in my hands. It had gotten so bad that I had trouble buttoning a shirt and holding a coffee mug. Through the use of Chinese herbs, the swelling and pain are gone and my dexterity has been completely restored. Just say no to "traditional" medicine and drugs! Vanessa knows how to heal you. read more

Vanessa is a miracle worker! Came to her for fertility Accupuncture treatment. I really think the combination of ovulation timing & these treatments is how we got pregnant at 44! I'm the proud 45yr old momma to a perfect 10month old baby boy! read more

I love Vanessa. She is such a positive person and is always checking on my needs. I did acupuncture back when I was going thru chemo and it helped so much with my side effects. Now that I'm in remission, it's so good to continue it to help with the effects from chemo and surgery. Everyone in the office is so nice and very friendly. read more

As a former college athlete whose seen his fair share of injuries and setbacks, I have always been a firm believer in Eastern medicine. I moved to Austin recently and tried different acupuncture places in the area. They were all good, but Tiger Lily and Dr Doug's knowledge, healing, and understanding far exceed the others. Within 2 visits my elbow and shoulder are pain free. I have increased mobility in my shoulder that just felt locked up before. Pain management is huge and keeping a healthy body is key. At the ripe age of 36, I consider acupuncture part of my normal routine to help my body heal properly. I highly recommend Tiger Lily for anyone who is searching for healing: physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. Thank You! read more

I enjoyed my appt with Vanessa. She had great insight and was super easy to talk to. That was my first acupuncture ever and I haven't known anyone that ever had it! So other than what I googled, I had limited knowledge of the procedure, but It was extremely relaxing! Amazingly I felt like I had a full body massage afterward and I even fell asleep! I used a Groupon which was a great way to get introduced to this type of service! It's been two days since the procedure and I have a tiny bit of soreness at the puncture sites but nothing debilitating or even agitating. I was super exhausted after the appt even though I slept through 30-45 mins! I went to sleep early that night and it was great sleep! She did ask what my fave food, color and season was and I forgot to ask what they told her about me. So hopefully she will answer this post and educate us all! ;) read more

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Great people doing great work, and so friendly. Went in with bad lower back pain and got a great acupuncture treatment and even better advice. 5/5! read more

I get herbs at Tigerlily for endurance and a sharp mind. The difference it makes is amazing, particularly for someone my age (57). -Steven read more

I went to Tigerlily to stop using nicotine gum that I had been using for 13 years. I was given a treatment plan and some supplements to help curve the addiction and withdrawal. The acupuncture really helped calm my nerves and let me stay in a relaxed state so I could stay off the nicotine gum. Thank you Doug and Vanessa for all you do to help us lead a more balanced and healthy life. J.L. Stevens read more

I brought my 13-year old daughter to see Dr. Ward because she was having some extreme emotional challenges. I thought it might be a hormone imbalance and wanted to approach it naturally. I loved how Dr. Ward viewed the situation from so many different angles. Our first appointment she asked very specific questions to narrow down the root cause. Based on the answers and the results of a more than full panel blood test, she was able to figure out her brain chemicals imbalance was the cause. She developed a comprehensive supplement regiment. And within a few months my daughter was back to her light hearted self. I am so grateful to Dr. Ward for taking the time to fully engage with my daughter and take a holistic approach to her healing. So much appreciation! read more

I discovered Tiger Lily via Groupon and so glad I did. The Groupon deal makes it a no brainer to try out. And once you are here, you stay for the quality of the care. Super nice people for a start. Doug was my doc and he really takes time to understand your issues. My problem was a neck and shoulder pain that had persisted for months and degraded to the point that I could barely turn my neck. Doug gave me 4 treatments, with each one improving my condition by 50%. If I am doing my maths correctly that puts me at about 90% now. I feel almost back to normal and pain relief after the first treatment was remarkable. Back to sports for me now. I am so impressed and highly recommend this clinic. Facilities are nice, very clean and relaxing. I come out feeling better than if I had a massage. Give them a try if you are suffering from any chronic issues. read more

Doug and Vanessa run the best acupuncture/nutrition clinic in Austin. They have an incredible bedside manner, take time to understand your needs and concerns and create a process for getting you back to optimal health. They are always available and willing to help even after hours. When you're in their care, you are treated like family. I cannot recommend them highly enough. read more

Used a Groupon, which is getting to be scarier and scarier as some establishments are scheduling Groupon customers separately...not so here. I'll get right to the best part, the part of the story where you know these people are on your side! Aside from the neck and shoulder pain I came in for, I mentioned another condition in my medical history. Doug noticed it and told me there was another acupuncturist in town that was especially good at addressing this condition. He gave me a referal, at the risk of loosing my business. That sold me on Tiger Lily as a health provider I can trust. Doug is really good at explaining things...and showing you how the treatment is working. Before putting in a needle he had me move my head (ouch)...he put the needle in and asked me to move again...no pain. Got to see the impact of acupuncture in action. I'll be back! FYI, I posted this same review on citysearch...I'm that grateful for being treated so well, I just want to get the word out! read more

I couldn't imagine my life without Tigerlily. Thanks to the insightful and caring suggestions made by Vanessa I have transitioned my dietary habits and have never felt better. I am more energetic and less lethargic, I sleep better, have clearer skin and don't struggle with the brain fog that I used to deal with. It has been a slow transition, but a lifestyle change for the long-haul. I couldn't be healthier or happier. I never realized how much the food I was eating was effecting my body. Thank you for your compassion, support and gentle nudges along the way! read more

The first session was good and hence decided to schedule a 2nd appointment, I was kept waiting for 45 mins. I was shown a room 30 mins after my appointment time, then was waiting another 15 mins for the acupuncture to begin after being asked some questions by the doctor. Please be professional and give out appointments based on your bandwidth, definitely looking for another place. read more

I hurt my shoulder about a month and a half ago. It was one of those muscle tears on the shoulder blade near the spine. Felt like a hot sharp knife stabbing into my back. The pain would radiate over the shoulder and down my right arm making my fingers numb. When it spasms i can't even use my right arm at all! This was constant pain and there was no position I could take that would give me temporary relief. Needless to say, I could not sleep and the constant pain and stress from it made me nauseous. I tried all kinds of NSAIDS and even Vicodin with no relief but with stomach upsets. After about 1 MONTH of this I could not take it anymore as I could not be productive and was clearly not getting better. A friend mentioned that he had the same injury and had good luck with acupuncture. Well, I did a quick search on here and found Doug at Tigerlilly. Desperate, I called him on Saturday morning and he managed to squeeze me in. I am Asian by decent but have always been skeptical about this procedure and have never used it. But at this point I was desperate and was willing to try anything. The first session with Doug was an evaluation and then treatment. He immediately told me that it was unlikely he could treat the area directly as I was spasming so bad. So he stuck some needles in my leg and my left hand/wrist. He said that this was to balance the flow and restore the body's Qi so the shoulder would heal itself. The room was very dark and relaxing and the meditation music helped me relax. He also had heat lamps on my feet so it was very comfortable. As long as you don't try to move while the needles are in you, they will not hurt. :) After about half an hour the needles were removed and he told me to turn over on my face and he would attempt to treat the shoulder. The pain in my shoulder was still there and laying on my stomach made the spams come back in a very bad way. He tried a needle in the shoulder which made me jump in pain. It was immediately removed and the process was abandoned. Doug said it was just as he thought that it would require a few sessions of indirect treatment. He was confident that I will be much better after that. I was again skeptical as I only felt minor lessening of the constant spasms after the treatment. He recommended some herbal supplements and rescheduled me for another session 3 days later. When I got home and rested the rest of the Saturday, I started to feel a lot better. I actually fell asleep which I have been unable to do before! The spasms were now 50% less frequent and when they did occur they were 70% less severe. The pain in my shoulder was still there but was also 10% less severe. I was surprised and impressed. Over the next 2 sessions this procedure was repeated. Each time with incremental lessening of the pain. After the 2nd treatment the spasms stopped and I was able to use my arm again. I was so surprised that he could treat the problem without even going near the affected area! On the 4th session, the pain was dull enough that Doug was able to treat the area directly. Although I am not completely cured, I am 90% better than I was before meeting Doug at Tigerlilly. Doug discharged me after the 4th session and told me to come back 2 weeks later for a followup. He gave me some advice for some exercises to do to complete the healing process and some guidelines to follow to prevent re-occurrence of this injury. I am a believer now. Thanks Doug. read more

My entire family has been visiting Doug and Vanessa consistently for about two and a half years now. In that time, our health has been above and beyond anything that it would have been if we had seen a regular western medicine practitioner. They've helped us deal with everything from weight loss to acne to depression to menstrual cramps to laryngitis! I would recommend them to the ends of the earth. They will take care of you. 100% read more

I purchased a Groupon for Tigerlily, and had such high hopes. Great south Austin location, lovely office. My first session with Vanessa was fine, although a bit hard to schedule (they don't offer evening weekday hours, and my appointment was rescheduled twice with little warning because the practitioner had personal business to attend to). The second session was a complete turn off. Doug was my practitioner this time, and I found him pushy and arrogant. I'm not a newbie to Chinese medicine, and I have had acupuncture many times before, but his attitude was patronizing. He spent 30 minutes trying to up-sell me on muscle testing and five (five!) different chinese herbs. I understand he's running a business and is trying to make money, but dude - you're doing it wrong. Build a customer's loyalty and trust FIRST, and then try and push the additional treatments on them. I finally just requested the acupuncture treatment I had come in for, but at that point being "sold" to had completely turned me off. Additionally, their standard prices are much too high - there are better deals to be had in the area. read more

Where do I begin? I took my almost 7 year old to see Vanessa after months of him complaining about stomach pain. His pediatrician and GI dr could not find anything "wrong" with him. After one visit with Vanessa, she reassured me that we could get to the bottom of this and my son loved how gentle and engaged Vanessa and Ava were with him with the muscle testing. It's such a cool experience for a mom to watch too. After a few follow up visits and some tinctures of herbs and homeopathics, I have my kid back to almost normal! My only regret is that we didn't see Vanessa sooner. She is a wealth of knowledge and I will be telling everyone I know, especially parents, to go see her. You won't regret it! read more

Doug and Vanessa are the most amazing acupuncturists I have ever met. The amount of care they show for all of their patients is stellar. I refer everyone I know to them. They have changes our lives and I will be forever grateful to them for that. read more

I have only seen Vanessa so my experience is only with her...she is AMAZING!! She is extremely knowledgable, very friendly, and completely genuine. I am so glad that I took the referral from a close friend that raves about her. I'm not sure why the reviewer that complained about Doug leaving the room was upset, in my experience that is standard, they put the needles in and then let you relax. If they stayed in the room, you wouldn't be able to relax. read more

L I G H T S O N ! I came to TigerLily on a Groupon with no expectations, and no real idea of what to expect. What happened during the next 7 weeks was truly transformational. I went from constant brain fog and a serious coffee/food addiction from my unknown lack of deep sleep (we estimate this issue has been going on for appox 4 years), to someone who is tuned in, tapped in, turned on with no addictions and sleep is no longer a problem. My weight has dropped, my skin cleared up, even my hair is fuller and growing at a rapid pace! I feel alive again! Seriously thankful that I found this team, and will be a lifelong client. The results just keep getting better and better, and I honestly can't wait to see what happens next. Cheers to an exciting future! read more

I've been going to TigerLily for many years and every experience is a positive one. Every supplement and service recommendation has provided results. I go in for acupuncture every two to four weeks to manage stress, sleep issues, and any other things that come up. During the last appointment, I was struggling with congestion (the gift of living in Austin,) and the headache and pressure reduced considerably by the end of the session! read more

I'm a believer! I only went to Tigerlily because my wife bought me two sessions and made me go. I explained to Vanessa that I did not believe that acupuncture does anything and that I was only there because I was forced to go. I had a lot of tension in my neck and shoulders due to stress. I came out of there completely relaxed and floating on cloud 9. I now go regularly and tell everyone I know about how acupuncture has helped me. Vanessa is awesome! read more

I've been going to TigerLily for a couple years now and my experience has been fantastic. Vanessa and the staff are so friendly and actually take the time to get to know their patients. Vanessa has been such a huge help for my physical and mental health and she really helped me get through some rough times. Would highly recommend to a friend, family, or anyone that is looking for a top notch provider. read more

I am not a woo woo person who thinks crystals and shakras will cleanse my soul. 99 times out of 100, I'll choose modern science over any ancient healing technique. But, when complaining about my insomnia and resulting brain fog, a friend recommend I go see Doug at TigerLilly. My poor sleep was having a major impact on my life. Knowing going back to the pharmaceuticals I had used in my 20s was not an option, I gave it a shot. I came into TigerLilly as a hopeful skeptic. My skepticism increased after an incredibly unscientific looking muscle testing routine (Google it) told me I needed to take 4 or 5 weird sounding supplements (Minchex? Antronex? Parotid?) daily. Had I been in a less sleep deprived state, my logical mind would have had me walk out of that pseudoscientific snake oil shop sans herbs but with a good story to tell my non-hippie friends. But I was sleep deprived. I bought the pills (~$50 for a month's supply). And that night, when my head hit the pillow, I crashed instantly. The same thing happened the next night. And the next. Two months have passed since my first visit. For the last 60 glorious days, my 20 year war with sleep onset insomnia is being won. I'm still tweaking my diet to prevent waking up to night sweats. But my sleep onset time has dropped off a cliff. From an average of 60 - 90mins of waiting for my mind to shut off, to less than 15 mins most nights. The increased energy I am feeling as a result is life changing. And the practical advice to healthier living is starting to improve other areas. I'm less moody, my anxiety is reduced, my sex drive is up. Getting this area of my life sorted out has made me a happier, healthier, more useful human. I still don't know much about Chinese medicine. But I do know, for my sleep and energy, it worked far better than the western big pharma option. And even outpaced the sleep hygiene practices I've tried with mixed results for years. If you struggle with your sleep, give Doug at TigerLilly a shot. Take the supplements. Tweak your diet. Change your dang life. read more

Doug and his team have made a HUGE difference in my energy levels and sleep quality - his skill with acupuncture and identifying corrective herbal supplements made all the difference. Easy going and an incredible listener. read more

I have been a patient at TigerLily for over 4 years now and feel truly blessed to have found Vanessa and Doug. My search for answers with my health mainly chronic migraines due to neck and back injuries led me here. I do not love needles and get extreme anxiety over them. The entire staff makes you feel so comfortable and understood. They truly do listen to their patients. The supplements are a game changer also! I have been able to wean off all my RX meds! I am now pain-free and living the most productive, happiest and healthiest life ever. I am forever grateful to TigerLily!!! I love their wholeness approach to healing and health maintenance! Self-care is extremely important so schedule your appointment today. Post a review and let us know what you thought! read more

I came to Tigerlily in hopes of improving digestion issues, anxiety and various other symptoms of discomfort. I have never tried acupuncture, muscle testing etc.. Doug spent a lot of time at my first appointment going over my symptoms in detail and discussing a plan of action. His confidence and positive reinforcement really helped me build trust with him immediately. I am 6 weeks into the process of taking supplements, diet and muscle testing and doing acupuncture and I honestly feel so much better! I really needed to make some changes in my life and learn to take care of myself the right way. It takes hard work on both ends from patient and doctor... trust and commitment to the regime is key! I used to try and diagnose myself and take random supplements, take things out of my diet and just end up frustrated and overwhelmed by the "wellness craze". Doug helped me narrow down and get to the root cause of my own personal diet, physical ailments and sensitivities. I am truly grateful for the work that they do at Tigerlily and I look forward to continued healing and progress. ALSO- Yuli at the reception is warm, kind and so helpful! read more

I have been a patient of Tigerlily - acupuncture, nutrition guidance and supplements - for over five years. In that time, I have found relief from chronic conditions that plagued me most of my life, specifically allergies, back pain and anxiety. Vanessa recently helped me with infertility and I am now 4 months pregnant. I love that it's a small, local, family-owned business that really cares about its patients. While I don't have a ton of money, I've prioritized this investment in my health and it has been well worth it. I've been impressed with how knowledgeable Vanessa and Doug are about medical conditions and western medical treatments. I can bring my current medical problems and I they will honor what my dr is doing while offering chinese medicine and nutrition guidance to support the treatment I'm receiving. I'm currently receiving medical care for a high risk pregnancy and my OB comments frequently on how healthy I am and surprised that I'm not experiencing common complications. I feel great and owe much of that to the care I have received at Tigerlily! read more

I feel healthier and more in tune with my body since going to Vanessa at Tigerlily for a couple of years. The acupuncture treatments keep my stress levels in check. She has helped fine-tune a supplement plan that works great for me and I feel better than I have for years. The staff are very informative, helpful and kind. They are not only the best practitioners, but they have become wonderful friends. I feel lucky to have found Tigerlily. Thank you! KG read more

I came to TigerLily based on reviews. I visited twice. The first time was ok, the second time I had bruises all over my arms. When I got my bills I could not believe that I was charged a total of $600 for two visits. This place is a scam as they told me it would be $80 per visit. When I called them they said that they were charging that much because my insurance plan had a "high deductible" (so they adjust their prices based how they can get more money??). Bottom line I had to pay OUT OF POCKET $600 for this service. AWFUL. STAY AWAY FROM THEM!! read more

I've been to many acupuncturists over the years and Douglas is the most effective and attentive practitioner I have ever experienced. Douglas solved an issue that I had been suffering with for years, one that many others had tried unsuccessfully to resolve. I have returned to Douglass many, many times. He has my utmost trust and confidence. His treatments are extremely effective and gentle. I have referred him to many of my closest friends and family. The clinic is clean, modern and professional and reflects the expert, conscientious attitude of the entire staff. read more

I went with a Groupon for acupuncture and returned for nutritional testing with Doug. I have been ill for over 20 years with chronic conditions that Western Medicine has few options for treatment of. As a nurse, I am difficult to impress when it comes to all things medical. I am only interested in results. By my third appointment (third visit) my symptoms are 50% fewer and the symptoms remaining have all improved by at least 50%. My daughter is a patient, seeing Vanessa, and her results are just as amazing. The prices are very affordable. I actually wonder how they stay in business with the rates being as good as they are. I am truly grateful to have found them. My brother just had his first appointment and my other two kids will be coming in later this month. I would highly recommend their services to anyone, but especially for people who are suffering from chronic illness. read more

After being diagnosed with a thyroid condition and suffering for years with anxiety, fatigue and weight gain, Vanessa has been the only medical professional that has been able to help me feel normal. She listens to ALL of my symptoms and really makes me feel like she cares and is on "my team". The herbs she provides have an immediate positive effect. I cannot stress how grateful I am to have found her. She also helped me so much during my pregnancies! read more

I've tried to write this review many times over the last few years but I could never put into words how amazing this place is. It's about time that I just get it out!! Tigerlily Wellness is incredible and changed my quality of life. When I first went, I had been having severe pain in my knees to where I couldn't take even a few steps without wincing. I had to stop walking my dog. I went to a specialist and all they did was recommend physical therapy. After my first session with Vanessa, I winced as I got off the table to prepare for the pain in my knee. It wasn't there. The pain I had had for months was just completely gone. It came back 3 weeks later and I went to her again. After that second appt I only experienced the pain once in 4 or 5 years of going to Vanessa. Not only is she fantastic with any pain - I called one morning for an emergency appt after a pretty intense night out and had pain all over and was of course extremely hungover. I got off the table and all my symptoms were gone. Immediately. I had literally never been so hungover in my life and it was gone! Vanessa helped me with a few depressions I went through. When she would do points on my head for depression, my mind would see vivid images and I would process things mentally as if in a trance. Super spiritually healing. She helped me with my energy levels, with stomach problems, with hip pain, allergies, colds, you name it. When I got pregnant, I trusted her with my baby more than my obgyn. She taught me how to take care of myself and made me feel confident. From the start, I told her I wanted my baby to come a little early and I believe that her care was the reason I gave birth to an extremely healthy 7 pound boy at 37 weeks pregnant. After I gave birth, I had issues with my urethra, she prescribed me a homeopathic medicine that took away my symptoms within 3 days. I had gone to my obgyn and she said what I felt was a normal part of postpartum when it really wasn't!! If I ever go through another pregnancy - I will drive all the way from Houston to see her once a month until I'm in my last month or so. Which btw that's the only reason I stopped going - because I moved to Houston. Vanessa is that incredible. She is a loving, caring person and I can say I wouldn't be who I am or where I am without her help. My mental, physical, and spiritual health were all over the place before I went to her. Acupuncture changed my life but I know that more deeply it was because I chose right when I chose Vanessa. Do yourself a favor, be kind to yourself, take care of yourself and go see Vanessa. read more

I am a physical therapist. Doug has been a huge part of not only my health, but some my patient's and my cousins health. My cousin lives in Pennsylvania and he was having issues with blood pressure, tachycardia, and other anxiety related symptoms. Just by having phone consultation, he was able to provide him all the necessary supplements to help jump start his system in order to return back to work. Needless to say, my cousin is now working again after just after 2 months. I highly recommend Doug and his practice to help solve and manage your family and patient's needs. read more

After a visit to TigerLily I feel like I have not only gotten acupuncture but also a massage, a therapy session and a nutritional consultation for whatever issues my kids or I are confronted with. Vanessa has been a God send for me, helping me before, during and after pregnancy as well as with insomnia, stress, neck pain - you name it, I bring it to Vanessa. She is a true healer, a health professional who has a completely approachable and loving bedside manner, truly cares about your health and never rushes you out of the office. Vanessa, THANK YOU for being such a light, our family is very thankful for you. read more

I met Doug and Vanessa a few years ago when I was working for an acupuncturist. My employer treating me was the only acupuncture I had experienced, so I thought it had to be uncomfortable and painful to be effective. One day Vanessa treated me, and I couldn't believe it. I was actually laughing after my treatment, in sort of a euphoric daze. She is so gentle and considerate, and she really has an incredible empathy with her clients. There is no hard sell or pushing product on you, just genuine recommendations for herbs and treatment that will give you the best result. I would strongly urge anyone seeking alternative treatment (especially with healthcare costs through the roof) the see Vanessa, she is a true healer (with a fabulous name!). read more

Can't review the actual acupuncture here because they cancelled my appointment two hours before and then could only put me on a waiting list after that. I didn't even know my appointment had been canceled until I showed up there and the receptionist told me the acupuncturist 'had something come up', rather unapologetically, but that she had 'emailed and left a voice mail' (never got any email from her). I asked how long ago she had done that and the reply was 'a few hours ago'... checked my messages: try TWO hours. Way to waste my time on a Friday afternoon. They wanted to reschedule for the next day (Saturday, in the middle of the day), but somehow didn't have any more appointments any Friday afternoon or Saturday after that and could only offer to put me on a long wait list. When I expressed frustration, I was given attitude as though I was supposed to inherently know that Saturdays were their busiest days. Not a good way to run a business. Not accomodating and not professional at all. Go get your acupuncture at THSU. Even the professional clinic is way cheaper than what they charge here. read more