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The Rosedale Clinic is home to a multidisciplinary team invested in working with you to help you achieve optimal health and wellness.  We offer acupuncture, counseling, Rolfing, individual therapy, family therapy, couples therapy and other bodywork modalities. 

We are located at 4900 Grover Ave at 49th Street near the Triangle on Lamar Boulevard. (MAP)

Come and explore the resources we have to offer you in your journey toward health and vitality.
Click on the practitioner listed below for additional information about the services they provide.

Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs

Treat yourself to the healing experience of acupuncture administered by Lisa Stuesser, M.S., L.Ac., at Rosedale Clinic in Austin, Texas.  Lisa is an acupuncturist and herbalist licensed by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners (TX AC00657) and nationally certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.  She obtained her Master of Science in Oriental Medicine from the Academy of Oriental Medicine in Austin, regarded as one of the most rigorous programs of Oriental Medicine in the nation.  With a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Louisiana State University and a Master of Science in Social Work from the University of Texas at Austin, Lisa is also licensed as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Introduction to Acupuncture

Originating in China over 3,000 years ago, it is presently used as a primary health care system throughout the world.

Acupuncture is a method of balancing and building the body's life force energy, known as "qi" (pronounced chee). Acupuncturists recognize particular pathways called "meridians" through which this energy circulates.

Traditional Chinese medicine views disease as the result of an imbalance or blockage in the body's natural energy flow. Such imbalances manifest in physical, emotional, and psychosomatic stress-related disorders.

Acupuncture can be perceived through western perspective as stimulating the circulation of blood, endorphins, and cortisol, otherwise known as the body's natural pain killer. By releasing such a natural pain killer, acupuncture then stimulates the body to heal itself.

Sterile, thin, stainless steel needles are inserted into specific points along the meridians, or pathways, in order to disperse the blockage and mobilize the body's natural immune response. Needling, as this is referred, is one of numerous energy balancing techniques. (See Techniques for more.) Also included in traditional treatment are dietary counseling, various oriental massage techniques, moxibustion (stimulating acupuncture points with heat) techniques, and herbal remedies.

Counseling

About Lisa Stuesser, LCSW:

I have been a licensed Social Worker since 1991.  I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Louisiana State University and a Master of Science in Social Work from The University of Texas at Austin. I also have a Master of Science in Oriental Medicine from The Academy of Oriental Medicine of Austin. 

I have experience working with individuals, families, couples and groups.  I have worked with children, adolescents and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, addiction, grief and loss, change of life issues, as well as individuals wanting to explore options for managing stress, relationship issues and other life challenges.

I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and also utilize my experience of working with individuals from a holistic perspective to help my clients progress towards a healthy and whole life.  My focus is to assist individuals in identifying what barriers may be preventing them from achieving their goals and help develop plans of action to begin to challenge and change outcomes. 

I am known for my compassion and enthusiasm for my clients and their wellbeing.  I encourage open and honest discussions.  I offer a non-judgmental environment in which the possibility of change can be explored.

Services include:

• Individual therapy
• Couples therapy
• Family therapy
  
  

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Rosedale Clinic
Acupuncture and Herbs
Lisa Stuesser, M.S., L.Ac.
4900 Grover
Austin, TX 78756
512/454-7779
E-Mail: lisa@rosedaleclinic.com

Updated 11/12/11