WHY CHOOSE BALANCE?
I decided to practice medicine because I was frustrated with the medical care I received when I was in pain. I didn’t feel like I knew what doctor I should see, and I didn’t feel confident that the doctors I did see spent enough time to understand what was wrong. When I finally got the care and attention I needed, it was clear to me that there were others who felt just like I did!
I have made it my mission to be an advocate for you, my patients, and determine what steps you need to take to improve your health and get to the root of your health issues. My background in Integrative Medicine gives me the opportunity to understand the various mechanisms that are causing your health issues and the tools we can use to fix them.
I feel extremely fortunate to have found this medicine and I look forward to the opportunity to share it with you!
—Chris Goddin, L.Ac.
ABOUT CHRIS
Chris Goddin is a nationally board certified Diplomate of Oriental Medicine as recognized by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) as well as a Licensed Acupuncturist in the state of Texas (Lic. #AC01754). Chris earned his BA in Psychology and Linguistics from Emory University and his Masters in Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine from AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine. Chris is also nationally accredited as a Certified Cupping Therapist through the International Cupping Therapy Association (ICTA) and has completed extensive continuing education on dry needling technique for musculoskeletal disfunction and pain.
Chris began studying Traditional Chinese and Integrative Medicine in 2013 after experiencing debilitating back pain for more several years. After a long journey to finally find a cure to his own back pain that included acupuncture, cupping therapy, diet changes, targeted exercises and mind-body awareness, Chris felt the need to push his learning further and strive to help others be better stewards of their own health.
In 2017, Chris received a Master’s degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (4 year degree, 2900 hours) from AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine. Integrative medicine strives to use the most appropriate therapies and concepts from traditional and modern medicine in order to treat patients as effectively and safely as possible. In addition to his studies at AOMA, Chris has followed his passion for healing through whole foods nutrition and self-care and has done extensive research on these topics to be able to better serve his patients. He has also completed additional training on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for soft tissue and sports injury with renowned clinician Dr. Yongxin Fan, and has traveled the country doing post-grad work on the most effective trigger point and dry needling techniques. Chris is a member of the Texas Association of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine and a member of the American Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.
Chris has a wonderful wife and two daughters. On weekends you will probably find all of them out and about in the parks and on the trails around Austin, swimming in the summers or otherwise exploring our beautiful part of the world.
CREDENTIALS & EXPERIENCE
- Licensed Acupuncturist by the Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners (Lic #AC01754)
- Diplomate of Oriental Medicine from AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine in Austin, TX
- International Cupping Therapy Association (ICTA) Certified Practitioner
- Texas Association of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (TAAOM) Member
- Trained in Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture with Dr. Martha Lucas
- Advanced Dry Needling and Trigger Point Acupuncture for Myofascial Pain certification
- Advanced training in Acupuncture for Sports Injury with Dr. Yongxin Fan
- Additional education on impacting blood chemistry with whole food nutrition with Dr. Marlene Merritt & Dr. Will Mitchell
