I would like to personally thank each and every one of you who have ever paid our office a visit. My family and I thank you all from the bottom of our hearts. I feel so blessed to have been able to be a part of so many of your lives and I want you to know that I do not take that honor lightly.

When I first graduated from the acupuncture program at Northwestern, many skeptics thought I was crazy for thinking that I could make a living in Austin doing acupuncture. “Good luck with that” was one snarky comment I especially remember. Well, after 15 years, I think it is safe to say that we proved them wrong. J

There is a statistic in business that 90% of new businesses close up shop within 5 years. Of those that survive those initial 5 years, 90% of those will also close within the next 5 years. Business is tough stuff! Not for the faint of heart when only a handful of businesses can survive 10 years. While I would like to believe that our success was because of my keen business savvy and intellect, I think we all know better than that. 😉

I lay most of the success of Austin Acupuncture at the feet of the patients… our customers. You. Without you, none of this would have been possible. Sure, some people would make the argument that “I had to come, I was in so much pain…”, but the truth is that we all have so many options for healthcare here in Austin, nobody really “neeeeeds” to go for acupuncture (even if it is the most effective approach). It was a choice and I do appreciate the fact that you chose us.

Some of you had come once or twice and decided it wasn’t for you… that is fine. Some of you have literally been coming off and on since we first opened up 15 years ago. An especially big Thank You to all of you. Another group of you came in for a short series… got the relief you were looking for… and then disappeared forever. To those of you in that category, I say “Helloooo…. over here… Remember us???… did you forget about us??? Acupuncture does more than just that one thing you came in for; its good for literally hundreds of problems… If it worked for you that one time, its likely that it would help you with that other problem of yours that just sprang up… you know the one; the one you’ve been going to the doctor for the past year without any success…” 😉      …I digress…

Because of all of you, I’ve been able to provide for my wife and children a safe and stable life. As you know, acupuncture hasn’t made me rich (I’ve done the math; and it’s pretty much impossible). But it has allowed me to offer my children a somewhat verdant future. I’ve very proud of my kids, and have not lost sight of the fact that each of YOU has also played an important role in helping provide for them. Thank you so very much for that.

I am so thankful that you had made that decision to choose acupuncture, for whatever reason. I only pray that it has given you some relief and that I may continue to help you and your family in the future, should the need ever arise. So, these next 15 years to come, my thoughts will undoubtedly often drift to all of you and just how important each of you has been in my life and my family’s. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for allowing me to serve you over the years, and I look forward to seeing you soon. If there is ever anything I can ever do for you, please don’t hesitate to call.