Vanessa Rutkowski is a licensed acupuncturist and applied clinical nutritionist who has been practicing in Austin for about 18 years alongside her husband, Douglas Rutkowski. Together, they own Tigerlily Wellness and Acupuncture off S. Lamar. 

We spent most of our time talking about various modalities of Chinese and alternative medicine including acupuncture, cupping, and muscle testing. Whether you’re an acupuncture devotee like myself or a total skeptic, I think you’ll find something interesting in this conversation. 

**Note that this episode was recorded in mid-February 2020, before Covid-19 became an immediate concern for most of us in the United States. We discuss general advice for wellness during cold and flu season, but this advice does not necessarily prevent or treat Covid-19. The content in this episode is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.** 

This episode is sponsored by Getaway. Save $15 off an escape to nature with code THISISAUSTIN15 at www.getaway.house.

AUSTIN PLACES

Barton Creek Greenbelt 

Zilker Park 

Picnik

True Food Kitchen 

Guest, Vanessa Rutkowski

Facebook: @tigerlilywellnessacu

Web:   https://tigerlilyacupuncture.com/

Host, Adrienne Huebner

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Instagram: @thisisaustinpodcast & @adrienneinaustin

Twitter: @adrienne

Email: [email protected] 

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Producer, Myrriah Gossett

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