Jon Dollar L.Ac.
​I graduated with honors in BioMedicine from Northwestern State University and received my Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from AOMA Graduate School of Integrated Medicine. I am currently a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist in the state of Texas, and owner of Austin Meridian Therapy PLLC. 

Over the years I have studied a vast amount of techniques and styles of practice which I regularly draw from. Though currently, I am primarily practicing a variety of Osteopathic Manipulations, Hari style acupuncture, and Neo-Classical style acupuncture and herbalism. 

Hari is a highly refined form of Traditional Japanese Meridian Therapy (Keiraku- chiryo). It is known for its sensitive bio-energetic feedback methods of pulse and abdominal diagnosis, as well as its effectiveness and pain free needling techniques. I am privileged to receive regular advanced training with T. Koei Kuwahara Sensei, and many other Japanese style practitioners, as I continually study this amazing medicine. 

Neo-Classical acupuncture and herbalism is a synthesis of early literate practices and family lineages, specialized in pulse diagnosis. I am extremely fortunate for the opportunity to apprentice under Dr. William R. Morris PhD, DAOM, L.Ac., as well as assist him with many of his seminars on a wide variety of topics. My studies and friendship with Dr. Morris laid the foundation for how I understand all approaches of medicine that I learn along the way. 

Currently, I am also studying osteopathy with Dr. Damon Whitfield D.O. He has greatly influenced my practice, and taught me a multitude of osteopathic manipulations and bio-energetic feedback methods. He has been instrumental in the process of integrating my western and eastern medical knowledge.
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I am able to treat a wide variety of disorders by focusing on the inherent intelligence of the body and its ability to heal. I love to be a true general practitioner, seeing a little bit of everything, and to be challenged by interesting cases. Through a variety of diagnostic skills and therapeutic treatment strategies, I hope to help guide you through your own path of wellness. ​

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Andy Bishop, L.Ac. 
My interest in natural medicine began 20 years ago with a seminar in medical herbalism
during my undergraduate career in botany. In the intervening years, I studied traditional
foodways, folk herbalism, medical herbalism, traditional martial arts, qigong, culminating in
graduate school in Austin and eventually getting national board certification as a Diplomate of
Traditional East Asian Medicine. As such, I am licensed to practice acupuncture, advanced
nutrition and herbal medicine by the Texas Medical Board. I also utilize different styles of
traditional Asian bodywork such as Tuina, Guasha, and cupping, and my practice is highly
informed by contemporary research-driven nutrition as well as osteopathic medicine
methodology.

​I’ve been privileged to study under a number of teachers that have taught me so much, but
the lineage of acupuncture I draw from the most is a pain-free and very effective Japanese
style called Keiraku-chiryo. My teacher T. Koei Kuwahara Sensei has been practicing it for
over 40 years. Although it is a Japanese tradition, it draws from some of the oldest texts of
medicine in the world from China, containing an advanced system of both internal physical
medicine and energy work. I also practice a family lineage of Chinese acupuncture called
Tung Style Acupuncture known for being impressively effective for the treatment of pain,
among other things. After 10 years of advanced study, symposia, seminars, intensives, and
continuing education in clinical nutrition and research-driven medicine, I am able to
comprehensively integrate these approaches into the treatment plans for my patients.

Traditional Asian medicines are increasingly recognized as among the most complex herbal
medicine systems in the world. This was demonstrated internationally in the midst of the
SARS-CoV-2 pandemic and in the complementary treatment of “long COVID”, where the
medicine has really shined. I use this wisdom in tandem with the insights of clinical science
and a modern nutritional approach to tailor the treatment to the unique person in front of me,
and provide the best that I can in compassionate, holistic care.

Jon's Certifications:

Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners

License # AC 01233

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Georgia Composite Medical Board

License # AC 288

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South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners

License # ACUP 167

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Diplomate of Oriental Medicine

NCCAOM Dipl. OM # 119097
A Diplomate of Oriental Medicine is a practitioner who is certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM®) and has met the certification requirements for both acupuncture and Chinese herbology. It is a considerable professional achievement to earn the designation Diplomate of Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). NCCAOM certification indicates to employers, patients, and peers that one has met national standards for the safe and competent practice of acupuncture and Chinese herbology as defined by the acupuncture and Oriental medicine (AOM) profession. 

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CCAOM Clean Needle Technique Certificate

The mission of the CCAOM is to advance acupuncture and Oriental medicine by promoting educational excellence within the field. 

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Education:

Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (MAcOM)

AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine, Austin, TX                                                                                                                                                                          



Relevant Coursework: 
1024 hours clinical internship focused on acupuncture and herbology            
672 hours acupuncture techniques and theory
636 hours Chinese herbal medicine, herb-drug interaction, and safety precautions
582 hours biomedical diagnostics, treatment of disease, and pharmacology           

Advanced Seminars: Pain Management & Treatment, Infertility, Cancer Treatment, Macro-Biotic Nutrition, Women’s Health, Diabetes, Facial Rejuvenation, Pulse Diagnosis, Neoclassical Acupuncture, Hari, Five Element Acupuncture, Esoteric Acupuncture, Master Tung Acupuncture

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Bachelor of Science in Biomedicine with honors (BS)

Northwestern State University, Natchitoches, LA                                                                                                                              






Relevant Coursework: 1896 hours of human biology, nursing, chemistry, and genetics

Recognition & Honors:  Member of Tri Beta biological honors society
Member of The International Scholar Laureate Program, Delegation on Medicine
Member of The National Deans List of America

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Intermediate Yoga Teaching Certificate 
(YRT-500)

Windfire Yoga, Toscana, Italia

Relevant Coursework:  Over 1000 hours of anatomical, physiological, and philosophical yogic principles encompassing all five traditional forms of yoga

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