Light Family Acupuncture

Light Family Acupuncture Melissa is the chief practitioner and founder of Light Family Acupuncture, a thriving private practice in central Austin. Melissa B.

Light Family Acupuncture in Austin, Texas, focuses on treating the entire family, from children to adults, from allergies and ailments, to preconception through pregnancy and parenthood, and everything in between, using Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Light Family Acupuncture focuses on treating the entire family from preconception through pregnancy and parenthood. Melissa specializes in pregn

ancy, labor, and pediatric care and is currently working on a book. Light has spent over a decade empowering women and children through education, counseling, nutrition, movement and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Melissa is a mama of two amazing children. She has been treated with Chinese Medicine prenatal and postpartum with both pregnancies. For the past 8 years Melissa has taught courses locally and across the country on nutrition and weight loss, acupressure for birthing and children, and building a dream acupuncture practice. Light holds her Master of Science in Oriental Medicine from the acclaimed AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine in Austin, TX where she was honored for her research in treating Bi-Polar Disorder with Traditional Chinese Medicine. She holds her acupuncture license with the State of Texas Board of Medical Examiners as well as national certifications in Asian Bodywork, Chinese Herbology, and Oriental Medicine. For appointment availability and scheduling click here:
http://lightfamilyacupuncture.schedulista.com

05/20/2026

Sometimes your skin isn’t “aging.”
It’s exhausted.

Poor circulation, inflammation, stress, and stagnant lymph can leave your face looking dull and tired even when you’re doing “all the right things.”

Proper facial massage can help support:
✔ circulation
✔ drainage
✔ relaxation
✔ natural radiance

Come learn techniques that go deeper than beauty trends ✨

DM REVIVE for class details.

05/19/2026

A facial is amazing… but what happens after?

Most treatments give temporary results because nobody teaches you what to do consistently at home.

Imagine knowing how to:
✨ reduce puffiness
✨ boost circulation
✨ release tension
✨ support your skin naturally

…in just a few minutes a day.

That’s the goal of Gua Sha 2.0 💛

This class is about giving you tools you can use long after the workshop ends.

DM SELFCARE to reserve your spot.

05/18/2026

Tight jaw? Headaches? Facial tension?

Your jaw carries more stress than you realize.

Clenching, grinding, stress, posture, and screen time can create:
– puffiness
– headaches
– facial heaviness
– tension around the neck and cheeks

In this class, I’ll teach supportive Gua Sha techniques for jaw and TMJ release that help your face feel lighter and more relaxed.

Beauty starts with release 🌿

DM JAW to join us before spots fill.

05/15/2026

You’re not “imagining” the puffiness.

Most people think a swollen face means weight gain… but often it’s trapped lymphatic fluid, stress, inflammation, and facial tension.

When you learn how to properly stimulate drainage pathways, your face can look more refreshed, sculpted, and awake naturally.

That’s exactly what we’re diving into at Get Gorgeous With Gua Sha 2.0 ✨

You’ll learn:
✔ Lymphatic drainage techniques
✔ Facial sculpting methods
✔ Tension release
✔ At-home rituals that actually work

PLUS you’ll take home your own Gua Sha kit 💛

Only 8 spots available.

DM me GLOW to reserve your seat.

05/13/2026

They told women to “just deal with it.”

The exhaustion.

The anxiety.

The hormonal chaos.

The pain no one else could see.

But surviving isn’t the same as living.

At Light Family Acupuncture, women are cared for through every chapter fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause, and beyond. Using acupuncture, red light therapy, and Chinese herbal medicine, the focus isn’t just masking symptoms… it’s healing the root cause.

Because women’s health deserves more than quick fixes and temporary relief.

It deserves real care. Real answers. Real healing.

And after decades of practice, Melissa continues to dedicate her work to helping women feel like themselves again. 🤍

If your body has been asking for help, maybe this is your sign to finally listen.

05/12/2026

85% of women experience hot flashes during perimenopause… yet so many are told to “just deal with it.”

You don’t have to suffer in silence. Perimenopause is not your body failing you, it’s your body transitioning. And with the right support, that transition can feel a lot more balanced, calm, and manageable.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, we don’t just chase symptoms, we look at the root cause. Your hormones, energy, sleep, stress levels, and natural rhythms all matter.

- Less guesswork
- Personalized care
- Support from the inside out

Because hot flashes, mood swings, restless sleep, and feeling unlike yourself should not control your life.

Your body is changing… but that doesn’t mean you have to lose yourself in the process.

DM us “RELIEF” or click the link in bio to book with Melissa. 💛

05/05/2026

🌸 Happy Mother’s Day, Austin! 🌸
Still searching for the perfect gift? Treat the moms in your life (or yourself!) to our Mother’s Day Gift Bundle — only $60 for a $110 value 💝✨

We only have 4 bundles left, so snag yours while they’re still here!
Located right near Zilker, we’ve got all your wellness + relaxation needs covered 🌿💆‍♀️ 7 items included!

📲 Link in our bio to contact us
📞 Or text 512‑775‑4057 to reserve your bundle

♥️

04/30/2026

This Saturday, May 2 at 3:30pm! Join us at Well Nest

2525 Wallingwood Dr
Suite 1501

04/08/2026

🌹 Day 2/3 - Rose Oil 🌹

In TCM, Rose is cherished for its ability to move Qi and support a more radiant, harmonious complexion 🌿✨.
Its gentle floral warmth helps soften stagnation, calm irritability, and bring a sense of inner ease — all of which show up beautifully in the skin 🌸💗.

When paired with facial gua sha, Rose Oil encourages smooth flow, lifted contours, and that soft‑glow finish, making it a favorite for anyone wanting both emotional and skin nourishment 🌹✨.

✨ Want to learn how to pair oils with gua sha for your unique skin?
Our Get Gorgeous With Gua Sha workshop is happening April 19 — and there are only a few spots left. Come learn hands‑on techniques, take home custom goodies, and glow with us.

04/03/2026

Day 1/3 on facial gua sha oils. 💙 Today: blue tansy oil 💙

✨ Want to learn how to use oils like this in real time?
Our Get Gorgeous With Gua Sha workshop is happening April 19, 3:30-5:30 pm — and we only have a few spots left! Join us for hands‑on techniques, custom facial oil, and more. Early bird discount ends on 4/9!

💙 In TCM, Blue Tansy is great for:
- calming visible heat
- easing redness
- supporting a more balanced complexion 🌿✨

Paired with facial gua sha, Blue Tansy helps your skin feel soft, refreshed, and less reactive, making it a beautiful choice for sensitive or easily‑heated skin types 🌬️🌸.

Address

2525 Wallingwood Drive, Suite 1501
Austin, TX
78746

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 7:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 7:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 7:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 2pm

Telephone

+15127754057

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