Our practitioners

Creating a Unique, Synergistic Wellness Environment

Each of our independent practitioners offers one or more unique services that, combined with our holistic pharmacy and our other pure, highest-quality products, help to create a unique, synergistic wellness environment.

To Make an Appointment

Our practitioners are all independent. To make an appointment with a practitioner, contact the practitioner directly at their email address or telephone number listed below. If you are unsure which practitioner or service is best for you, please call Plum Blossom Wellness at 512.306.7344 and we can make a recommendation based on your individual needs.

Melanie Buckley, L.Ac., MSOM

Acupuncture, Pediatric Acupressure, Chinese Herbs, Sports Medicine

Melanie is a licensed acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist. Her medical experience began in her youth, growing up around conventional medicine. Melanie followed this calling, becoming a Medic/EMT. Her desire to help people led to a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Psychology from the University of Utah. After working in crisis intervention, Melanie discovered Chinese Medicine as a bridge between physical and emotional health and pursued a Master’s Degree in Oriental Medicine from The Academy of Oriental Medicine at Austin.
In her practice, Melanie draws from her dynamic medical and life experiences. She focuses on emotional wellbeing, treating depression, stress and anxiety. A triathlete, Melanie also works in sports medicine, treating injuries and offering pain management. Additionally, she draws on experience from her own pregnancies and two young children to inform her work with perinatal women and in pediatric wellness. Melanie is gentle and resourceful, empowering her clients through nutrition, acupuncture, pediatric acupressure, and herbs to help them achieve optimal health. Melanie’s fluency in Spanish also allows her to reach out to Spanish-speaking clients.

acubuck@yahoo.com

(512) 217-6442

Kevin Laux, L.Ac., MAcOM

Acupuncture, Chinese Herbs, NAET® Allergy Elimination, Tuina

Kevin is a Licensed acupuncturist and Practitioner of Tuina (Asian-style bodywork). He is also a Chinese Herbologist and his practice includes Essential Oil Therapy—creating individualized blends of oils according to patients’ therapeutic needs. He also practices NAET (Nambudripod's Allergy Elimination Technique), a non-invasive method of ridding the body of food, seasonal and skin allergies.
Kevin’s acupuncture needling technique is gentle, yet subtly intense, and is always combined with bodywork, ranging from subtle energy work to vigorous, deep work, depending on the patient’s needs. He is particularly interested in how emotions affect the physical body, and the process of freeing oneself from stagnating patterns.
Kevin helps his patients overcome allergies, breathing problems, IBS, headaches (including migraines), fatigue, low energy, emotional blockage, and all types of pain. Along the way, he nurtures his patients through self-empowerment, and works to help each one return to a state of body/mind harmony, to learn to prevent disease through healthy lifestyles (diet, proper exercise, emotional balancing) and to discover specific techniques for healing oneself and taking command of one’s own health.

www.kevinlaux.com
klaux77@gmail.com

(512) 506-1179

Karen Knippa, L.Ac., MSOM, LMT

Acupuncture, Energy Work, Massage Therapy, Tarot

Karen's practice focuses on increasing physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health within her clients. Through awareness of one’s current state of being without judgment, energetic systems can be re-balanced and improve harmony within. Karen has practiced acupuncture, herbology, massage therapy, reiki and other forms of energetic healing for over 10 years under her Texas licenses. She has been reading tarot cards since she received her first deck over 20 years ago. It is her belief that the ability of looking at and interpreting the symbols in our lives can help us know ourselves better and help us reach our next steps. Karen believes in a “whole-istic” approach to well being that encourages spiritual exploration, emotional balance, and physical strengthening through nutrition, herbal therapy, exercise, breathwork, and various forms of bodywork.

(512) 680-3198

Simel Bey, L.Ac., Dipl.OM, MSAOM, AHG

I-Ching Acupuncture, Planetary Herbal Medicine, Oriental and Ethnomedicine, Tuina

Simel E.J. Bey is a Licensed & Board Certified Acupuncturist (L.Ac), by the Texas State Medical Board of Examiners for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and is certified by the NCCAOM (National Certification Commission of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine). He is a Clinical & Field Herbalist, Ethno-Botanist, and holds a Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (MAOM). Simel Bey's practice is designed to provide affordable Oriental Medicine services such as Acupuncture, Planetary Herbalism, Dietary Awareness, Therapeutic Exercise (Tai-Chi, Yoga, and various martial arts) and Spiritual Awareness (Meditation and Fasting) with humility. Simel specializes in women’s health, male reproductive health, gastrointestinal health, and depression.
He credits his great-grandfather, grandfather and their mothers for his interest in botany (beginning at age 7) and the healing profession:
"My great-grandfather was the botanical curator of Wormsloe Plantation in Savannah, Georgia. Wormsloe was incorporated before the state of Georgia. He gave tours for well known persons of the era, on the identity of various plants in Wormsloe for over 50 years, just as his son did for 50 years after his father. I owe this passion to my ancestors and my mortal teachers."

www.freeyourqi.com
simel@plumblossomwellness.com

(512) 536.0801

Allison Hubbard, Certified Rolfer®

Rolfing®

Allison has worked as a Certified Rolfer for 20 years, treating Olympic athletes, artists, computer programmers, people needing rehabilitation from accidents and sports injuries. In the Rolfing process, which involves manual soft-tissue manipulation to balance the body and integrate its structure, Allison guides people to a deeper awareness of how they use their body and appreciation of their own individual potential.

(512) 441-4001

Autumn Elias, LMT

Deep Tissue, Lomi Lomi, Relaxation Massage, Pregnancy Massage

Most would describe Autumn Rae as sassy, vibrant and dedicated. She is
committed to helping people integrate, live well and enjoy life to the
fullest. She has the experience and intuition to know the body's
language and empowers clients to feel better and enjoy life more.
 Being a native Austinite, she knows how to navigate Austin's unique
culture, play in its sassy energy and meet the needs of her clients'
busy city lives. She graduated from Lauterstein-Conway Massage School
with 750-hours of training in Anatomy, Physiology and various Massage
techniques. She received her massage license in 2003, created a chair
massage business immediately after and finally moved into a full
massage practice in 2007. She has a passion for Deep Tissue, Lomi
Lomi, Shiatzu and Relaxation techniques, but can easily get a feel for
what her clients need to be healthy and live a vibrant life.

 Clients say that it is the energy you feel when working with Autumn
that makes the experience unique and one you want to come back for
again and again.

Her mission is to inspire, support and empower people to create a life
they love!

New clients receive a one-hour massage for only $49.99, an $80 value!

www.sassbodywork.com
autumn@sassbodywork.com

(512) 445-4179

Melanie Ortiz, Licensed Aesthetician

Facials, Waxing, Tinting, Skin OrganicsTrained

Melanie has been an esthetician for the past 5 years, 2 years with her own business, MAK Skin Studio. She is extremely passionate about the skin and making each one of her clients feel their very best, giving her clients relaxing but effective treatments through the use of all natural products and aromatherapy. Melanie feels it is not only her job to provide you a service but to also to offer you the education and tools you need in order to successfully treat your skin at home.

www.makskinstudio.com

(512) 694-5639

Laurie B. Falcón, Licensed Aesthetician

Facials, Microdermabrasion, Microcurrent Non-Surgical Face Lift, Éminence Organics Trained

Taking a holistic and result oriented approach to skin care, Laurie B. Falcón has been practicing Aesthetics in the Austin area for more than five years. Taking an individually tailored approach with all her clients, Laurie uses her knowledge in the clinical setting to diagnose and resolve all skin concerns from age defying to problematic skin. Extending her practice beyond the treatment room, Laurie also assists her clients in the selection of a nurturing home care regimen keeping their skin beautiful between treatments. Above all, Laurie is committed to providing wellness, care, and the most effective skin therapy to all her clients.

Laurie is trained in Microdermabrasion, Microcurrent, Deep Pore Cleansing, Skin Peels, Lymphatic Facial Massage, Extractions, Non-Surgical Face Lift, and is a Certified Éminence Organic Skin Care Aesthetician.

lbfalcon@gmail.com

(512) 680-4143

Laura Castillo, L.Ac., MSOM

Acupuncture, Chinese Herbs

Laura is a licensed acupuncturist and practitioner of Chinese herbal medicine. She graduated with honors from both the University of Houston and massage therapy school. After discovering the depth and scope of TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine), she attended the American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, and received her Master's degree in Oriental Medicine. She is nationally certified by NCCAOM for Oriental and Herbal Medicine, and practices both in Austin and south Texas.

Laura's focus is on making acupuncture as painless as possible while working with the patient to attain specific healthcare goals. She specializes in oncology support, stroke or surgery rehabilitation, and women's health. Those with sleep, digestive, or emotional concerns are also encouraged to make an appointment. Consideration is always given to each person's unique history, diet, and life patterns. Laura is resourceful and friendly and is a great help for anyone looking to feel better. All ages welcome!

laura@plumblossomwellness.com

(512) 590-5252