Oriental medicine is a 5,000-year-old tradition of health care that addresses acute and chronic conditions, assists healing of existing health concerns and is a key part of maintaining good health. Treatments draw from the four pillars of Oriental medicine: acupuncture, bodywork, exercise/meditation and herbal medicine. Other techniques also include electrical stimulation, herbs, moxabustion, ear seeds, magnets, and fire or suction cups to promote optimal healing.Today the value of this ancient medicine is recognized by many organizaitons, including the World Health Organization (WHO) and the National Institute for Health (NIH).

Sessions combine acupuncture, Asian bodywork (zen shiatsu and/or tui na), Reiki and Chinese herbs to promote health and wellness. Appropriate lifestyle and nutrition suggestions are also given. First appointments last approximately 1.5 to 2 hours for an in-depth health assessment and diagnosis followed by treatment. Follow-up sessions are about one hour. 

Patients should wear loose, comfortable clothing, long pants and bring a pair of clean socks. For the first appointment, patients should not not wear any makeup or perfume/cologne.


Monday to Friday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings, some Saturday mornings

• Allergies—respiratory, food, seasonal
• Digestive issues—constipation, diarrhea, acid reflux, irritable bowel syndrome, gas and bloating
• Endocrine imbalance—hypothyroidism, fatigue
• Emotional issues—depression, anxiety, irritability
• Gynecological issues—irregular or painful periods, premenstrual menstrual syndrome (PMS), morning sickness, menopause (hot flashes, night sweats)
• Pain—musculo-skeletal pain, headache, migraines, arthritis, neuropathic
• Respiratory—common cold, flu, cough
• Sleep issues—insomnia, disturbed or poor sleep
• Smoking cessation
• Stress management—fatigue, anxiety, poor sleep
• Weight issues—weight loss or weight gain
• Facial rejuvenation

Initial Consultation (30-45 minutes)	$35
Acupuncture with Asian Bodywork and/or Other Modalities	Single session—$65 Outcalls within Austin city limits—$95 Package of 5 sessions—$300 Package of 8 sessions—$440
Auricular Acupuncture	$35
Stop Smoking Program	A combination of full treatments and auricular (ear) acupuncture with Chinese herbs is recommended.
Facial Rejuvenation	Initial 12-session series 8 sessions, twice weekly for four weeks—$800 prepaid; 4 sessions, once weekly for four weeks—$400 prepaid; After that maintenance sessions—$100
Zen Shiatsu/Reiki	$60; Outcalls within city limits—$90
Herbal Consultations	$35
Sliding Scale	Seniors and students
Credit Cards	Master Card and Visa are accepted.

Seven Treasures Healing Arts does not accept health insurance at this time. However, we can provide a receipt with the appropriate insurance codes for reimbursement. Patients should consult their insurance company benefit plan descriptions regarding specific coverage.


Eligible medical care expenses include diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of disease, and treatments affecting any part or function of the body. Expenses must be primarily to alleviate or prevent a physical or mental defect or illness. Expenses for solely cosmetic reasons generally are not expenses for medical care and may not be eligible. Patients may be asked to provide a letter of medical necessity from the attending physician to substantiate the claim.  


Under the health fund plan Payflex, employees are able to set aside monies for various alternative therapies. See this website: staging.payflex/utflex/eligexphc.asp

               

Susan Ondrasek's interest in health, healing and complementary medicine was sparked about 26 years ago when she became a Reiki practitioner and received her first acupuncture treatment. Although she worked in the field of journalism, she continued to pursue these interests informally or by writing about them. Ultimately, her complementary medicine studies culminated with a master's degree in acupuncture and Oriental medicine (MAcOM) from the Academy of Oriental Medicine at Austin (AOMA) in December 2008. Her graduate studies included acupuncture, Chinese herbs, zen shiatsu (Japanese acupressure), tui na (Chinese bodywork), and biomedicine.

She opened her acupuncture practice in Austin, Texas in March 2009, and presently is practicing in Dallas and Austin. In addition to her professional practice, she gives talks on Chinese medicine and health issues as well as holistic pet health care; and teaches zen shiatsu and Reiki classes.

Although AOMA's graduate program primarily focuses on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Ms. Ondrasek has broadened her focus to include five-element and esoteric acupuncture to address emotional and spiritual issues. In June 2009, she will complete the AOMA Occupational Acupuncture Course and will be certified to treat worker's compensation cases for Whole Foods Market.

Ms. Ondrasek began her zen shiatsu studies in Prague, Czech Republic, with Michal Pober in 2002. She moved to Austin in 2003 to resume her zen shiatsu studies at AOMA and decided to complete the school's acupuncture program. In an interesting "small world" twist, Pamela Ferguson, an English-born international zen shiatsu teacher and author who taught at AOMA, was one of Pober's shiatsu teachers in New York City in the 1980s.  Ms. Ondrasek become an AOBTA-certified (American Organization for Bodywork Therapies of Asia) zen shiatsu practitioner in July 2005 and kicked off her practice that summer teaching  in Romania and the Czech Republic.

In 1983, Ms. Ondrasek became a first-degree Reiki (hands-on-healing) practitioner; in 1998 she became a master/ teacher of Seichem Reiki and in 2005 of Usui Reiki. Additionally, she attended the School for Enlightenment and Healing in San Diego in 1995, studying Barbara Brennan's hands-on-healing techniques, Pathwork and Bio-energetics. In 2003, she studied Plant Spirit Medicine in Colorado.
 
The  native Texan worked as a journalist, editor, publisher and publicist in Dallas, San Francisco, Austin, and Prague. She primarily covered real estate at The Dallas Times Herald, The San  Francisco Examiner and The Prague Post; and created and published a parenting magazine in Dallas. While living in Prague, she also taught English and hatha yoga classes.

Ms. Ondrasek has been practicing Transcendental Meditation and Iyengar-style hatha yoga since 1986.

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