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Still Celebrating 17 Years in Business!!!

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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 17 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 17 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 17 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.

Austin Acupuncture Celebrating 17 Years

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It was official. 17 years ago on August 15th 2001 I got my acupuncture license delivered by the US post office from the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice.

So I wanted to take a moment to thank each one of you who has visited and supported what we do here at the clinic (and those of you still just considering it. 🙂 ).

Many people were doubtful in the beginning that Austin would support something as crazy as an acupuncture clinic. Maybe they thought that Austin was too “conservative” for something as far out as acupuncture or “alternative” medicine. But I’m sure most have them have stopped laughing by now because it turns out that we have had a great run for the past 17 years.

Surprisingly enough, it was exactly those “conservative” types that have come for acupuncture; the retirees and farmers and the teachers and policemen and factory workers and immigrants, corporate execs, lawyers, doctors, daycare providers… and everyone in between. And each one of them has been a wonderful patient and learning experience for me.

Back them, 17 years ago, acupuncture was still pretty new to the area. So it was quite a social and financial gamble for these early patients who dared to come. For all they knew it could have been the quackery that many people told them it was. Not so much any more.

Since then, many highly respected institutions have thrown their support behind acupuncture and encourage its use. Organizations such as the VA and the US military, U of M,  the Mayo Clinic and all of the major hospitals across the country. And they support it because they know it works.

Acupuncture is definitely mainstream now.

And why do people come? They come for a whole spectrum of health issues, for sure. Of course the most common reason is pain of some sort; back pain, shoulder pain, knee pain, carpel tunnel… but also many people come for things such as digestive issues, allergies, hot flashes, anxiety and stress relief, infertility and the whole list of gynecological issues. People also come for cancer support and even cosmetic acupuncture or even just for the sense of overall well being that acupuncture provides. Heck, some people just come in for their occasional “tune-up” because they like how acupuncture makes them feel. One gentleman who comes in once a month after getting out of work calls it his “acupuncture happy hour”.

Acupuncture is so versatile; it can be used as a rehab, a quick course of treatment to fix a nagging health issue, or even just for prevention to improve health. Because isn’t it better to prevent a problem than to try fixing it after it has become a huge issue?

I have been truly blessed for these past 17 years for the amazing people who have supported this crazy acupuncture idea of mine. People often think that this acupuncture thing is about me, but I know that it is actually about them; the patients. Some people think that this is “my” clinic, but I know better. I know that it is “your” clinic. I am just here to serve each one of those patients that come looking for help. Without the fantastic people who have been brave enough and supportive enough of what we do here, we would not have lasted all of these 17 years.

So to all of you who have ever came for acupuncture, Thank you! From the bottom of my heart I want to thank each of you for trusting that acupuncture would be helpful and valuable to you and your family. I honor and value that trust.

And now… on to the next 17 years!