Acufit-Capital City Wellness
Wellness For All
Welcome to Acufit-Capital City Wellness. Our main goal is to assist our clients in living their best life and discovering optimal health through the use of Oriental medicine, acupuncture, herbology. Bodywork and nutrition. We pride ourselves in customizing every treatment for every client and providing a personal level of care through the use of alternative disiplines. This hands on approach has effectively fueled our growth by word of mouth since we opened our practice in 2007. Your wellness is our business.
About Us
Expanding awareness and helping clients to become more engaged with the life they have. Opening the doorway of enightenment to create optimal health.
Tamara S. Norris is a licensed acupuncturist and herbologist. She has provided excellent care in Traditional Medicine since 2007. Tamara holds a BS in English and Chemistry Pre-Med and has received numerous awards for academics and medical research. She holds a Master Of Science in Oriental Medicine from the Academy of Oriental Medicine in Austin, Tx. She holds status as a Diplomat in Oriental Medicine through the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) and holds a dual certification in Zen Shiatsu-certified with the American Organization for Bodywork Therapies of Asia (AOBTA) in Acupressure. She is licensed to practice by the Texas Medical Board. At Acufit-Capital City Wellness, Tamara specializes in applying integrative therapy for adults and children with acupuncture, herbs, acupressure, bodywork, nutrition therapy, cupping, moxibustion, and auriculotherapy. She also specializes in treating pain and stress management, eczema, side effects of chemotherapy and radiation in cancer patients, weight loss, insomnia, allergies, addiction, facial rejuvenation, emotional and post-menopausal issues. Get in touch today to learn more.
Acufit-Capital City Wellness Services
Balance Your Body and Your Mind with Tamara
We have earned our positive reputation because we go out of our way to provide truly exceptional service to each of our patients. Read on to learn more about what we can do for you.
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Acupuncture and So Much More
Anxiety, Stress, Allergies, Depression, Headaches, side effects from chemotherapy, Pain? Call today!
Chinese Herbal Medicine, Cupping, Cosmetic Acupuncture, Nutritional Therapy, Guasha, Electro-Acupuncture, Acupressure, Auriculotherapy, Esoteric Acupuncture, Magnetic Therapy, Scalp Acupuncture, Zen Shiatsu-Asian Bodywork
What Is Acupuncture
Healing for over 3500 Years
Acupuncture originates from China and has been practiced there for thousands of years. During the second half of the twentieth century acupuncture began to spread rapidly in Western Europe, the United States and Canada.
Acupuncture involves the insertion of very thin needles through the patient’s skin at specific points on the body – the needles are inserted to various depths.
According to current medical science, acupuncture works by triggering the release of internal chemicals that affect the patients’ pain experience.
Acupuncture has admittedly shown therapeutic benefits, including pain relief and alleviation from nausea caused by chemotherapy.
Acupuncture as a medical treatment
has grown exponentially in the past 20 years, increasing at twice the rate of research into conventional biomedicine. Over this period, there have been over 13,000 studies conducted in 60 countries, including hundreds of meta-analyses summarizing the results of thousands of human and animal studies.
A wide-variety of clinical areas have been studied, including pain and cancer.
What is Zen Shiatsu
Mind- Body Acupressure
Zen involves training the mind through meditation.
Shiatsu refers generally to a Japanese pressure therapy used to relieve a variety of problems including back pain, neck and shoulder problems, stress, insomnia, digestive problems, and fatigue. It is based on traditional Chinese medicine techniques, particularly massage therapy that has been recommended since ancient tmes with Japanese innovations.
Zen Shiatsu is a form of bodywork administered by thumbs, fingers, palms and elbows, feet and knees. It depends for its success on a meditative activity of the practitioner, aimed especially at detecting the body responses to the treatment, which influences the subsequent treatment step by step. Pressure is applied to all parts of the body along specific pathways (meridians). These are essentially the same meridians that are used in traditional Chinese medicine for acupuncture, though modified and extended.
The professional Zen Shiatsu therapist is trained to feel the body's condition, particularly the circulation, by his/her hands in order to find the imbalanced areas in the body. By skillfully stimulating the imbalanced meridians, the therapist attempts to restore the balanced flow.
The professional Zen Shiatsu therapist is trained to feel the body's condition, particularly the circulation, by his/her hands in order to find the imbalanced areas in the body. By skillfully stimulating the imbalanced meridians, the therapist attempts to restore the balanced flow.
From the Western point of view, shiatsu works directly to calm the autonomic nervous system, which has the effect of calming nervous distress and increasing resistance to stress. By helping with blood and lymph circulation in the body, shiatsu helps to maintain and improve muscle tone and healthy internal organ functions.
It is believed that shiatsu can also strengthen the immune system. Regular and consistent shiatsu treatments can become an important aspect of preventative health care as well as treatment for existing conditions.
What Is Cupping
As Seen in the Olympics and with the stars
In Chinese medicine, cupping is an acient therapy in which heated glass cups are applied to the skin along the meridians of the body, creating suction as a way of stimulating the flow of energy.
People get it for many purposes, including to help with pain, inflammation, blood flow, relaxation and well-being, and as a type of deep-tissue massag
What is Auriculotherapy
Stressed ? Back Pain? Headaches? Want to stop smoking? Looking to lose weight?
Who knew the answer was in your ears?
Auriculotherapy is a form of alternative medicine based on the idea that the ear is a micro system, which reflects the entire body, represented on the auricle, the outer portion of the ears.
Auriculotherapy is thought to be 7 times more powerful than other methods used for smoking cessation; a single auriculotherapy treatment has been shown to reduce smoking from 20 or more cigarettes a day down to 3 to 5 a day.
When properly administered by a qualified acupuncturist, this technique may help some people lose weight. One study, published in Medical Acupuncture, found that ear acupuncture combined with a 2,000 calorie a day diet and 15-minute walk helped reduce weight. The study involved 20 obese women, 22 to 42 years of age.
The seeds stimulate the point by exerting mild pressure. Auriculotherapy with ear seeds or with acupuncture has been known for centuries to help with anxietyby calming your mind and bringing the whole body into balance. ... Ear seeds, it's like reflexology for the ears
20 Minute-Mini Stress Reduction Treatment
2019 Spring Special -20 minutes for $20 mini Stress Reduction Intro
Frequently utilized by NEW customers. Come on in for a 20 minute $20 mini stress reduction treatment.
This service has been essential to success on many occasions and allows you to experience a stress free introduction to acupunture. When it comes to all of our services, you can count on us to take care of your every need. If we find that your needs can be met by acupuncture, we can schedule a full consultation and treatment for your next visit. We pride ourselves on our exceptional customer service, and know you’ll love it!Call today for your 20 minute mini session and mention our website. Stress sessions are scheduled on Wed or Thursday evenings and Saturdays from 11am-1pm.
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Acufit-Capital City Wellness is committed to exceeding your needs. We want all of our customers to experience the impressive level of professionalism when working with Acufit-Capital City Wellness. You can trust us to supply you with the best supplements and a quality wellness experience. Questions, comments or special requests? We’d love to hear from you, so don’t hesitate to reach out today.
2911 A.W. Grimes Blvd #720 Pflugerville, Williamson County 78660USA
512-773-4209
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The Answers You Need
We’ve included a list of frequently asked questions along with answers in order to provide additional support. If your question isn’t addressed below, get in touch with us and we’ll provide the information you need.
What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture originates from China and has been practiced there for thousands of years. During the second half of the twentieth century acupuncture began to spread rapidly in Western Europe, the United States and Canada.
Acupuncture involves the insertion of very thin needles through the patient’s skin at specific points on the body – the needles are inserted to various depths.
What can I expect during my first visit?
Acupuncture generally involves several weekly treatments. A visit will involve an exam and an assessment of the patient’s condition, the insertion of needles, and advice on self-care. Most sessions last about 45-60 minutes. First visits will usually last 90 minutes.
The patient will complete a medical questionnaire and the acupuncturist will ask questiins, listen to your concerns, and formulate a treatment plan.
During the treatment, you will be asked to lie down, either face-up, face-down or on his/her side, depending on where the needless are inserted. All needles are single-use disposable sterile needles. As each needle is inserted the patient will usually feel relaxed and/or a heavy sensation. Once inserted, the needles will remain there for about 30-45 minutes.
I am afraid of needles, will it hurt?
Generally, most patients will not feel the needles upon insertion. Because the needles are very thin and stainless steel, many are surprised to find that the needles have been placed.
Some acupoints are more sensitive than others, however most patients, adults and children, find the experience very relaxing and calming. Many fall asleep.
What should I wear?
Wear confortable, loose clothing and layers. Most patients will remain fully clothed during treatment.
How many treatments will I need?
Every patient is different. A treatment plan will be discussed with you based upon your chief complaints, current health status and condition. Our goal is to develop a plan for your optimal wellness and preventative care.
Do you accept insurance?
We do not accept insurance at this time. We can,however, provide you with a superbill which is often accepted by insurers for reimbursement in flexible health plans.