Tigerlily Wellness & Acupuncture

I have dealt with chronic and severe acid reflux for almost 10 years. I talked with my doctor repeatedly about the problem and was told that my body produces too much acid and thus he put me on the little purple pill. I have been on this pill for about 8 years and while it controls the acid reflux symptoms it has never cured me. My ""real"" doctor never seemed concerned with the fact that I had to take a pill every day seemingly for the rest of my life. I'm not a fan of pills and it never made sense to me to simply address the symptoms and never get at the root cause of the problem. After seeing a Groupon for Tigerlily and thought I should give it a shot. I was very happy with my first visit. Doug asked me questions about every aspect of my health and also took the time to fully explain the most likely cause of my acid reflux. Unlike what my ""real"" doctor said, Doug told me that my acid reflux is actually a cause of my body not producing enough acid to properly digest the food in my stomach. Since the food does not digest properly it does not enter the intestine and instead sits in the stomach, putrefies, and thus releases more acid and causes my body to produce more acid as well to try and digest the food. This explanation actually made sense and fit in with other symptoms I was having. I have had three visits with Doug and I no longer take the little purple pill. I am taking some whole food supplements and herbs during the transition, but these are not permanent. My acid reflux is no worse and usually better then when I was on the purple pill, but the rest of my gastrointestinal system is functioning much better. I know because I feel much better after eating and throughout the day. If you are tired of your doctor simply giving you a new pill each time you describe a symptom, I would give Doug a try. I put ""real"" in quotes because in three visits with Doug he has done more to make me feel better mentally and physically then my ""real"" doctor has managed in over 8 years. I think it's important to find a balance that suits you, but acupuncture and Chinese medicine has been around a lot longer than modern medicine, so don't knock it until you try it. I was skeptical at first, but no longer. more

Doug is so knowledgeable in all the ways of how our living affects what we are experiencing. He had me change my diet and start supplements right away for a metabolic syndrome and pre diabetes. I was on the sugar and carb roller coaster, so we cut those out. Within three weeks my energy level was steady all day long! No more crashes and periods of inability to focus! Energy enough to keep going past 5 pm and on into the evening. Having a nightlife again became a possibility! 6 weeks later I had my annual blood test and morning blood sugar was 98! I highly recommend him and his room is so comfy with the nice foot warming lamps. No need to fully undress either. more

The atmosphere was condusive to an experience of serenity and wellness. Kelly was welcoming and Doug engaging. I know that my situation may entail several visits and i look forward to this week's session.I purchased the supplements and will continue to use them through the healing process. more

Doug, puts one at ease right away... Kelly the receptionist is kind and thoughtful and they both have your comfort and wellness in mind. My first visit last week, was one of incredible results - especially when it came to increased mobility of my neck and extremities and some reduction in the constant pain I have been in the last 18 months. My first session followed by a slight dietary change and I am already farther along than I ever thought possible! Though I am sure not everyone with every malady will have the same amount of immediately noticeable improvement I am enjoying, it has been a burden lifted to know that improvement at all is possible when the surgeons had deemed me an inoperable case. My pain is reduced and much of my cervical range of motion is back. The oldest are many times the wisest... this is an art and a medicine that goes back centuries and I put my life in Doug's talented and educated hands with greater hope for the future than I have had for the last year and a half! Contact them soonest, as they do at times book quickly, and start a path to your wellness! more

The moment I step in the door I was greeted with a smile. Dr. Doug calming ways put me right at ease. I have never had acupuncture before and was a little apprehensive. Doug walked me through all the steps. He has been treating me for skin, and anxiety issues. My skin is much better and most of my anxiety issues are gone. With acupuncture treatments, herbs, and supplements I am feeling like my old self again. I highly recommend Dr. Doug & Tiger Lily Acupuncture! Give them a call today!\r \r more

I started going to Tiger Lily Acupucture about two months ago to find relief for my shoulder pain. I had previously seen an orthopedic surgeon who recommended surgery to relieve my impingement issues - I had the same surgery on my other shoulder last year, and wanted to avoid it this time around. I was very skeptical walking in, and I have a general fear of needles. But after a month of treatment at Tiger Lily, I can honestly say I'm in less pain and have greater range of motion in my shoulder. Additionally, Doug has helped me with general stress relief and pain in other areas too. Additionally he has recommended herbal remedies for my shoulder issues, and has also referred me to some alternative treatments that have been effective as well. I can't say enough about Tiger Lily - they've been a great discovery for me. more

I had my first visit to Tiger Lily Acupuncture this morning and was very pleased. I've had acupuncture for years and was reluctant to change but was looking for something closer to home. Dr. Rutkowski took the time to get to know me and my health concerns. The atmosphere was very relaxing, the treatments were at the level I was used to and I was able to get the herbal remedies I needed. I will definitely continue my acupuncture care at Tiger Lily and I highly recommend the clinic to anyone seeking relief through acupuncture! more

I had been thinking about getting acupuncture for a while, for my back and knee pain but wasn't sure it would really work. So I made up my mind and went and was very glad I made that decision. Dr. Doug Rutkowski, was very professional and made me feel comfortable about having it done. Acupuncture was painless and made me feel a lot better than how I felt when I walked in the door that day. I left there feeling completely relaxed and ready to go back for another appointment. I highly recommend TigerLily Acupuncture. \r \r more

I suffered from Adult Acne for 6 years. I tried every product you can imagine with no luck. Dermatologists would prescribe medication but that would only help temporarily. Their conclusion was for me to try Accutane, which after must debate I decided against it due to all of the side effects it causes. more

Contrary to the previous poster, I have had a fantastic experience with Doug. After experiencing chronic shoulder and arm pain for close to a year and trying various traditional therapies, at friends and family's urging I decided to try accupuncture (for the first time). Doug was recommended, and in just over a month's treatment I am happy to be pain-free and feeling better overall than I have in a long time. I have found Doug to be consistently professional, compassionate and responsive. He has a great manner, takes his time discussing all aspects of the treatment, and it is clear he invests himself in his patient's care. I recommend Doug and TigerLily to anyone who is considering accupuncture. Pros: Results, results, results! A caring environment. Cons: None. more

I started going to Tigerlily Acupuncture a few months ago when I heard how helpful acupuncture could be for treating back pain. After my first visit with Doug, I was hooked and convinced that I had made the right choice. I now go on a regular basis which has made a huge difference in not only helping with my back. I was also feeling tired and stressed and the treatments have really helped take the edge off and have made me feel more balanced overall. I was a little apprehensive at first but after a few months of going every week, I can now say that acupuncture really, truly works! Pros: location, knowledgeable, friendly, caring more

When I started at TigerLily, I had never tried alternative medicine before. I was experiencing migraines 3-4 per week even while under the care of a neurologist, and the pain relief medication (Imitrex) started becoming ineffective. Now (5 weeks later) my headaches are less than once a week, and not only am I in pain less often, I feel healthier, stronger, more patient, and have more energy than ever before. \r \r Doug is very knowledgeable, easy to talk to, and relaxed. Scheduling an appointment is super easy, and always on time. They are even filing with my insurance so I am only paying a co-pay!\r \r I highly recommend this practice for migraine relief. more

Douglas has been treating my nine year-old daughter since 2007. My daughter has epilepsy and needs to take anti-seizure medication to control her seizures. This type of medication comes with very undesirable side-effects. There is loss of hair, feeling like she’s in a fog, cannot remain focused in school, anxiety, and creates ADHD symptoms. Douglas has her on a treatment of herbs and electro acupuncture. Her hair loss stopped almost immediately after being put on his prescribed regimen and now has her shiny beautiful thick hair back. She has longer periods of being able to remain focused during school which helps tremendously with her learning. Her anxiety is mostly gone but during periods when she does experience it, we have herbs that we are able to give to her to calm her, and her ADHD symptoms are much less than they ever were. She also is my one child who is incredibly healthy. Fever is a seizure trigger for her so we try to make sure we keep her as healthy as possible but as we all know, that’s hard to do. I have to say she rarely gets sick anymore. These past two years she’s been sick at the very most, two or three times. When most of her class is out because of flu and stomach bugs, etc. she’s the one child that’s always there because she never gets sick. Even when her brothers are sick she stays healthy. We now give our two boys supplements to keep them healthy as well. Our family life has improved because of the ability to keep the focus and behavioral issues under control. We can’t say enough about the expertise Douglas has shown in helping our daughter. We are very grateful to him and will be lifelong patients. more

I began seeing Doug in August for a herniated cervical disc. At that time I was in extreme pain, had very little movement in my neck as well as a pinched nerve in my arm which made my arm difficult and painful to move. I was referred by my western dr. for a fusion surgery. This is when I found Tigerlily and began my road to recovery which has been remarkable. Doug is very professional and has remarkable skills as an acupuncturist. I still see Doug for 'tune ups' but am now pain free. I would encourage anyone suffering from pain or even stress and anxiety to give Tiger lily a try. Pros: Professional, Knowledgable, patient, caring... more

Living with Crohn’s disease isn’t always fun, especially when you’re hospitalized, on lots of medications, miss a lot of work or when you’re on a diet or your doctor won’t allow you to do certain things. I forgot to mention the embarrassing moments of having to run to the restroom or the pain that hurts so bad you physically cannot move. This was just a brief look into my life about 6 years ago. I had been frustrated and discouraged for so long I needed an alternative, a way out from feeling miserable. So, I turned to Tigerlily Acupuncture searching for a way to relieve my constant pain and feel like a “normal” 22 year old. Doug was optimistic in trying to alleviate my symptoms with determination, herbal remedies, dietary changes, and stress relief. One treatment changed my negative attitude, and I realized that Crohn’s disease cannot be beaten, but it can be controlled with the proper adjustments. \r \r A year and half later I am the healthiest I have been in 7 ½ years. Thanks to Doug I am living a “normal” life as a 24 year old. If you are struggling with any type of digestive problem, please don’t hesitate to try acupuncture. Crohn’s disease can control your life, or you can control it. Please see Doug, be positive, and reassure yourself that you can beat it.\r \r Thank you again to Doug and good luck to all. more

I have been suffering from hip pain for quite a while. I had good and bad days. My job required me to sit for long periods of time and the longer I sat, the worse the pain was. I finally went to see Doug and he was able to relieve most of the pain after a few sessions. I can now sleep on my left side again and am able to walk up stairs with very little discomfort. \r \r I must admit that I was somewhat apprehensive initially but came to the point where I had to do something because nothing else worked, not even cortisone shots.\r \r If you have doubt, give it a try. They work with your schedule, don't run late, the surroundings are soothing and the location is central. more

I was having horrible allergies after living in Austin for about 10 years. I tried various doctors and over the counter products with limited success. I met Doug and he told me to come in and try a few treatments. There was no way I was going to have acupuncture. The following allergy season was horrible for me. Doug encouraged me to try one session and see if it helped. I took him up on it. After two sessions and taking the herbs he recommended, my allergies were gone. I took the herbs the rest of the allergy season and felt relieve the entire time. Doug saved me from horrible allergies and from taking the many over the counter products that didn't work. more

Doug gave me something that no one else had been able to….Hope. The hope that my body would not fail me and that I would once again be able to bear a healthy child. I have a wonderful five year old son whom is the center of my husband and I’s life. But since him, we had not been able to carry a second child. We had one pregnancy that ended at six weeks and we lost our precious child.\r Every medical doctor that I went to told me that I was normal, healthy and capable of conceiving and carrying a child. Clearly there was something that they could not or would not address.\r As a “last ditch effort,” I began seeing Doug in early March. Within weeks, I noticed a change in my body, my husband noticed a change as well that I could only describe as “Hopefulness”. To my complete surprise, in late April, I discovered that I was pregnant!\r I am not almost three months. I have gone to have an ultrasound to put my mind & soul at ease. Out Baby is growing normally, and has a strong, fast heartbeat. \r If we learn to trust our bodies and believe more in treating the underlying problems rather that the symptoms, medicine, our lives, and the existence that we know would transform before our eyes.\r GOT HOPE? more

My experience with acupuncture at Tigerlily Acupuncture was amazing. As an adult I am still afraid of needles. Doug Rutkowski was considerate of my fear and calmed my concerns. The needles are so thin and so fine you can barely feel them! The treatments had amazing results! I have had symptoms of PMS, as most women do, for many years. After only 3 treatments my symptoms were ALL resolved (no more terrible mood swings, cramps, headaches or food cravings!) My husband has even been amazed at the transformation! It?s amazing to feel ?normal? all month long-every month! Thank you Tigerlily for giving me back quality of life-every day! more

My wife and I were involved in a rather scary an auto accident a couple of years ago. Our van was broadsided, shoved off the road and rolled over once, landing back on the wheels. Following x-rays and a few small bandages it was determined that we were very lucky but we were so sore we could hardly move and the worst was the pain and limited movement in our neck and shoulders. We went to Tiger Lilly for a treatment as soon as possible after the accident and though we are regular patients and familiar with the benefits were amazed at the level of mobility immediately regained and we both were able to return to work the next day. more