The “Dharma of Healing” is a place where we can find our own healing wisdom.

More about Robert

I’m Robert Baptist, a licensed Acupuncturist in Austin, TX, with over 15 years of clinical experience and decades of contemplative practice. I view healing not just as the absence of pain, but as a return to our natural path of balance and wisdom, or our own “Dharma.”

After earning my Master’s Degree in Oriental Medicine in 2008, I continue to learn and refine my own treatment style, for example, training in specialized studies in Kiiko Matsumoto Style Acupuncture as well as the somatic body work of Dr. Reginald Ray. My journey began earlier, becoming certified in the Usui Reiki tradition in 1999 and entering the path of Tibetan Buddhism that same year where I have since spent time in multiple prolonged meditation retreats and in India on pilgrimage.

I aspire to bring a presence that meets my patients where they are, using Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine as tools to address both immediate symptoms and the deeper root causes of imbalance within a compassionate, safe space. Helping to find and cultivate an unconditional love for ourselves can also be an important part of the healing journey, especially when life is most difficult.

I work to provide holistic care focusing on the whole body aspiring for you to meet long-term solutions as well as receive short-term relief. Each treatment includes a discussion which informs a personalized treatment tailored to your health needs and goals.

Services offered:

• Acupuncture: Acupuncture can help relieve pain, reduce stress, and improve overall health by stimulating the body’s natural energy flow
• Chinese Herbal Medicine: Chinese herbal formulas may be prescribed to support health in a way that shouldn’t also induce unhealthy side-effects
• Asian Body Work: Cupping and guasha can help reduce tension, promote relaxation, and improve circulation
• Healthy Guidance: Other guidance can include nutritional advice based on traditional Chinese principles as well as practical meditation practice advice