Tigerlily Wellness & Acupuncture

My tipping point. Two and a half hours in a waiting room for a doctor\r to spend ten minutes with me and tell me that I needed to add more\r fiber in my diet for chronic abdominal pain due to IBS. This was after\r six years of the same doctor prescribing pharmaceuticals that made me\r lifeless and comatose to treat the pain and then telling me I was\r lucky that I responded to the pills when I asked for alternatives.\r Frankly, I got tired - I got tired of living with the pain and I got\r tired of waiting for the pain to go away. Enter acupuncture.\r \r \r I made the call on a Thursday and had an appointment for the next day.\r After talking to Doug about my treatment plan, I thought I had made\r the right decision and after my first treatment, I knew I had made the\r right decision. I felt immediate relief and had a long-term plan to\r treat the root of the pain, instead of masking it by treating the\r symptoms – something I had been asking my doctor to do for years.\r \r \r I could not have asked for a more genuine and sincere caregiver in Doug. I initially received acupuncture to treat the abdominal pain but have since received treatments for other conditions - back, neck and shoulder pain, seasonal allergies, headaches, and colds. However, what I am most thankful for is the nutritional\r care. Doug helped me identify food allergies, which made me realize the food I was eating was making me sick. This is information that I will use for the rest of my life.\r \r \r To say that I’ve been pleased with the results would be an\r understatement of the positive effects I’ve experienced. Regardless of how I feel when I walk into the office, I always leave calmer, more relaxed and knowing the rest of my day will be great. The abdominal pain that I had accepted as a permanent fixture in my life is no more\r but I continue to use traditional Chinese medicine with Doug as my caregiver. more

I found TigerLily online and I am so thankful I did. I was looking for relief to my chronic headaches and work/ economy induced stress. Doug has helped my stress level be lower than I thought possible and my headaches are gone. I was getting 1 headache / day. Now I might get the beginning of a headache 1 time/ month. Doug has also helped me with my diet and given me plenty of information about health and my body. Thank you Doug for all your help.\r more

Going to visit tigerlily for my shoulder/neck pain was probably the best decision I have ever made, as far as treatment is concerned. I was in pain for over a year, seeing different shoulder specialists, pain doctors and orthopedists only to find myself spending more and more money for doctor visits, and getting prescriptions for meds that do not work.\r I went to go see Doug at tigerlily and all I can say is that after the very first treatment, 90% of my pain was gone!! Doug was, not only very professional but the friendliest person ever… unlike most doctor’s visits I have been to, where they rush you out with a prescription slip, he really took time listening to what my problems were and did an excellent job in treating me.\r I can go on and on about this, but I’ll cut it short and simply say THANKS A LOT DOUG!!! more

Your treatment changed my day to day life! I had been experiencing many different problems... emotionally, mentally, physically... I felt hopeless. I started doing acupuncture and can honestly say its changed my life, I feel like a new person. Thank you.\r more

I have been receiving treatment from Doug for over two years now. I have experienced amazing health benefits as a result of regular treatment.Results including but limited to relief from chronic neck and back pain, emotional and mental clarity,improved digestion and metabolism,relief from allergies and overall higher functioning of immune system.I leave each treatment feeling well cared for and in an improved state of body, mind and spirit.\r \r Thank you more

Dr. Doug has been a great support system into my first endeavors into the world of acupuncture. Although he has not done much for my male pattern baldness, his sessions have helped me with my stress levels and inner peace; which in turn has helped with many other issues i have had. I highly recommend him.\r more

My experience at Tigerlily Acupuncture has been nothing but a positive experience. After spending a year or more going for tests, doctors, medications and deep tissue massages and still suffering, I knew I had to try something different. My husband had been seeing Doug for neuropathy in his feet, and was almost totally pain free. I was suffering from problem knees, stiff neck, headaches, horrible back aches, hormonal changes and stress, stress and more stress. After a month, I asked Doug about a weight loss program that I had seen mentioned on their web site. He set me up with a 21-day purification program. By day 4 of the program I could already see a difference in my energy level; was dropping a pound a day and just felt fantastic. I completed the 21-day program and now have a totally new outlook on my nutritional needs. Doug was and continues to be extremely supportive and helpful in assisting me with the program and maintaining my overall good health. My husband and I continue our visits to Doug on a regular basis; it is a key ingredient to feeling great! more

I just wanted to take a moment to tell you how much I appreciate the efforts you and your staff took to alleviate my condition(s). more

I can't begin to say enough good things about Tigerlily Acupuncture. I thought that living in Austin meant living with allergies, but after just one visit with Doug he was able to diagnose my symptoms and give me exactly what I needed to help me breathe again. Pros: helped me breathe again more

Wow!!! I think that sums up my experience with Douglas at TigerLily Acupuncture. I came in with a spider bite on my leg that was really freaking me out. It was red, painful, and it seemed to be getting bigger and feeling worse as time went on. I heard that acupuncture worked for pain so I went in to gsee if acupuncture would help. After a thorough health inquiry, Doug gave me acupuncture, which to my surprise didn't hurt, and at the end of the treatment my pain was almost gone. I went to 3 acupuncture sessions within 1 week and by the end of the last treatment the pain was gone as well as the redness , swelling and dark discoloration. I am so happy that my spider bite is a thing of the past. Thank you Doug for all the help. more

I injured my upper arm/shoulder area one evening while shaking a bottle of liquid a bit too vigorously. The next morning, the simple act of leaning forward caused extreme waves of pain and even nausea. I called Doug, explained my predicament, and he was able to see me that afternoon. I figured some of the pain would subside, but that I would have to see an orthopedist shortly afterwards. However, Doug eliminated 95% of my pain by the end of my visit. I always knew that acupuncture was powerful, but I never expected such immediate results. more

I am so grateful for meeting Doug and being introduced into the world of Eastern medicine and acupuncture through his eyes. I have suffered from chronic headaches and sever PMS for more years than I can count and was open to an alternative to over the counter and prescription medications. Doug sat and listened to all of my symptoms and designed a plan specifically for me. It worked and continues to work! I have seen a marked decrease in the frequency and intensity of my headaches and the severe PMS has all but disappeared. I am devoted to an ongoing treatment and maintenance plan and look forward to continued success. I have learned so much about being mindful of my body and its functions and now take Chinese herbs exclusively. I consider Doug a friend and would recommend him to anyone that is looking for a holistic treatment plan with staggering results. more

I came to Doug with severe Anxiety and Panic attacks of an acute nature. After the first session, I was relaxed enough the next day to not have panic attacks, just moderate anxiety. After the 5th session, my anxiety and panic were totally 100% gone. Doug uses a combination of herbs, acupuncture, and diet/lifestyle changes. It really works. There are no fast fixes in life, but this was pretty fast (a few weeks) compared to western medicine prescribing benzodiazepines or SSRI pills which will become lifelong addictions. I refused to take these from my doctor, and so my search for alternative treatments started. What better alternative than traditional Chinese medicine, parts of which are thousands of years old. I was definitely skittish about taking the herbs, but then realized that we eat herbs all the time, and some western medecines are actually derived from herbs. Every time I leave Doug I feel relaxed. He is treating me for dizziness related to allergies, and my ears now. Doug also has a great bedside manner and generally a very positive person. I highly recommend this service for what ails you! more

I have a life that is extremely stressful. As most people know, stress is the single biggest reason people have disease. I am a ""healthy"" person, and I wanted to keep it that way so I decided to see Dr. Doug Rutkowski to see if he could help. The office is very peaceful and calming. Dr. Rutkowski was very professional, thorough and answered all of my questions. The treatment itself was painless and relaxed me so much that it felt like a unbelievably rejuvinating power nap. I left there feeling completely relaxed and continued to feel that way over the next few days. If you are looking for an alternative approach to the condition that is ailing you I recommend Tigerlily Acupuncture without reservation. Pros: Very peaceful environment, empathetic, effective more

I went to see Doug 5 years ago to try and see if acupuncture could help my chronic allergies. Having no experience with acupuncture, nor any real understanding of how it works, I was skeptical. \r \r What I found outthrough Doug's treatment, guidence and patienceis that acupuncture, along with certain herbs and dietary changes can have a tremendously positive impact on my life. My allergy symptoms are vastly reduced and I am healthier now than I have ever been in my life.\r \r Tigerlily helped me to understand my health from a holistic perspective. If you've never tried acupuncuture, I hightly recommend giving Doug and Vanessa a call. more

\r For the past 5 years I have been on antidepressants as an attempt to keep my sanity and to stay somewhat functional after loosing my mother, ending an abusive relationship, supporting my sister through pancreatic cancer and then my brother through open heart surgery. In addition, to make matters worse, I had bunion surgery that left me in constant pain and unable to run. Being determined to heal, I sought the professional support of orthopedic surgeons, podiatrists, physical therapists, mental therapists, chiropractors, massage therapists, healers, holistic health professionals, herbalists and medical doctors. Unfortunately, each attempt ended with little to no results. Feelings of hopelessness were taking over my world fast! \r \r I decided to take one more chance and give Doug a try. Today, Im ecstatic to report that I am off anti-depressants (a miracle in itself) and have hope, once again, that I may use my foot as I did in the past. Dougs consistent demonstration of exceptional care and his passion for healing is evident in his practice. He goes above and beyond the norm as he sets an intention that leaves no room for failure. Its as if he is committed to my healing as much as I am! \r \r As I often say, the end result of any effort always speaks for itself. So dont take my word for it, just make an appointment and see for yourself. \r \r Thanks Doug for being such a wonderful blessing! more

Honestly, Tigerlily Acupuncture and Doug Rutkowskis have saved my life on so many levels. Let me tell you how. more

Over the past few years, I have had the good fortune of receiving acupuncture and herbal treatments from Douglas Rutkowski. Having been to many practitioners in the past, I could tell immediately that I was in good hands with Douglas. His bedside manner is soulful and honest, his acupuncture technique is the most comfortable and effective I have ever had, and his herbal prescriptions are spot on. Douglas has helped me to overcome chronic pain that western medicine could not, allowing me to return to a physically active lifestyle and a better quality of life. more

After enjoying a full day of extreme backcountry snowboarding and taking a couple of wipeouts I experienced some neck and shoulder pain and slight low back stiffness. Luckily, I was with Douglas and Vanessa and later that evening I received an acupuncture treatment from Douglas. It was my first time to get acupuncture and I was impressed that after only 45 minutes of beginning the treatment, my neck, shoulder, and back stiffness were gone. Thanks to Douglas I was able to continue snowboarding and having a great vacation. more

I came to see Vanessa suffering from stress induced migraines and not to mention a general lack of happiness. After my treatment, I felt a calm I hadnt felt in years, well, since the last day of my last vacation 2 years ago. (Wow, Hawaii right here in Austin, Aloha yall). I mean, I felt great and since I have been coming in for treaments, I have had no headaches. Vanessa gave me a very informative first appointment letting me know what to expect. In other words, I would not be fixed with one treatment. I can say that after one treatment I felt so good that I looked forward to my next appointment. Ive been coming now for 3 months. I am migraine free, my stress is SO MUCH LESS, and I am happily enjoying my work, my life, and my family. Again, thank you Vanessa. You are a very close and affordable vacation in my Austin Texas. more