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 as a return to our natural state 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. In this space I encourage unconditional care and acceptance of whatever is appearing in life so that it is encouraged to express, transform, and move towards health.

As part of my Tibetan Buddhist study and practice I have received the Medicine Buddha empowerment multiple times from Tibetan Buddhist Masters including twice each from the 14^th Dalai Lama and Lama Zopa Rinpoche. I continue along the Buddhist path under the guidance of my teachers and call upon these practices during session.

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

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.