A Touch of Therapy

A Touch of Therapy We offer acupuncture, moxa, & herbal medicine in a comfortable, relaxing environment in Austin, TX

A Touch of Therapy believes in treating every person as a unique individual who deserves a specific, holistic treatment. We offer acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine and massage in a comfortable, relaxing environment in Austin, TX. Rachel Snyder, LAc, LMT is the chief practitioner and founder of A Touch of Therapy.

This is one of my most used acupuncture points in my clinic. Gall Bladder 34 (GB 34) is located in the dimple in front o...
03/11/2026

This is one of my most used acupuncture points in my clinic. Gall Bladder 34 (GB 34) is located in the dimple in front of and below the head of the fibula (the thinner, outer bone in your lower leg, "calf bone").

It is the primary point for treating muscular-skeletal issues, especially tendons and ligaments. It treats stiffness, joint pain, spasms, and sciatica.
It is also helps reduce stress by moving Liver Qi and improving circulation through the body.

If you are feeling stress or muscular tension, press and hold this point for 30 seconds to a minute or place an on the point and leave for 3-4 days.
πŸ“Έ: cottonbro studio from pexels

Happy International Women's Day!! πŸ’› I had never heard of International Women’s Day until I walked through the streets of...
03/08/2026

Happy International Women's Day!! πŸ’› I had never heard of International Women’s Day until I walked through the streets of Perugia, Italy on March 8th many many years ago and was offered yellow mimosa flowers along the way. After ignoring three men offering me flowers, I finally accepted a yellow mimosa flower from a man with great skepticism 😝 As I continued my walk, I saw more and more exchanges of flowers and gestures of encouragement and admiration. ​​​​​​​​Eventually, I learned that it was International Women's Day! Yellow mimosas are abundant in the northern Italian countryside, delicate looking but resilient, and bloom in early spring signaling the end of winter. These flowers have come to symbolize International Women’s Day in Italy. To all the strong, inspiring women that I know and have had the honor of knowing - Auguri! πŸ’›

Goji berries {gou qi zi} are used in Traditional Chinese Medicine to tonify the kidneys and liver. They are especially u...
03/07/2026

Goji berries {gou qi zi} are used in Traditional Chinese Medicine to tonify the kidneys and liver. They are especially useful to clear redness from the eyes and brighten eyesight (Hello, Austin allergies! 🀧). They are often used together with chrysanthemum flowers
{ju hua} in an herbal tea for red eyes and inflammation during allergy season.
Goji berries are easy to find in most grocery stores. You can steep 3-5 berries in hot water for 10 minutes and then drink the tea (and eat the berries!) or just add some of the dried berries to your granola, yogurt or mixed with nuts. They tend to get hard the older they get so be sure to get them as fresh as possible. I have a goji plant in my garden so they grow surprisingly well here in Austin if you want to try growing your own too! πŸ‘©πŸ»β€πŸŒΎ
πŸ“Έ: Slide 2: .blbl7 Slide 3: dried chrysanthemum from a dear client's garden

There's no getting around the energy of this new year! 2026 is the Year of the Fire Horse 🐴 πŸ”₯ It represents rapid change...
02/16/2026

There's no getting around the energy of this new year!
2026 is the Year of the Fire Horse 🐴 πŸ”₯ It represents rapid change, bold action, passion and high energy. It is fast-paced and dynamic. It asks us to leave behind old beliefs and routines that no longer serve us. But not in a slow, pensive way like last year in the year of the snake 🐍, slowly shedding its skin.
This fire horse energy calls us to leave those things behind in an instant. To be confident and sure in our movements. To be swift and brisk. To take risks and bold moves forward. It gives us motivation and purpose. It drives us.
With this momentum and speed, it is essential to stay grounded and tethered to the stability of our Selves. To be strong and secure in who we are so we don't burn out or feel drained by the chaos around us. It asks us to rely on the yin reserves of calm and power that we have cultivated this winter ❄️
Let acupuncture help you maintain the balance this year - schedule through the link in my bio.
Buckle up and enjoy the ride, kids! 🐎 ❀️‍πŸ”₯

Happy Heart Month! β™₯️ Dried hawthorn berries, shan zha, are used in Chinese medicine to invigorate the blood and improve...
02/13/2026

Happy Heart Month! β™₯️ Dried hawthorn berries, shan zha, are used in Chinese medicine to invigorate the blood and improve blood circulation and stagnation. They are warm in nature, have an affinity for the heart, liver, spleen and stomach. They can relieve food stagnation and improve digestion.
Hawthorn berries are also used to tonify the heart and help with high blood pressure and heart disease. They are also wonderful to soothe a broken heart as well as anxiety.

One of the easiest ways to incorporate hawthorn into your diet is through Hawthorn and Hibiscus tea. You can easily find it at or - pick some up at your next grocery store run!
Have you ever tried hawthorn berry tea? β™₯️
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Ear seeds are small seeds (traditionally seeds from the vaccaria plant) or metal like these Valentine's ear seeds, or ev...
02/11/2026

Ear seeds are small seeds (traditionally seeds from the vaccaria plant) or metal like these Valentine's ear seeds, or even 24K gold ⭐️ These seeds or pellets are placed on specific points on the ear which correspond to different areas of the body and organ systems, just like in reflexology. Ear seeds gently stimulate these points to restore balance in body and nervous system, reduce pain, and promote healing.
It's the perfect gift for your loved one this Valentine's day.
The 24K gold kits (one slide 2) are available at my office for
$30/kit as well as packs of regular vaccaria seeds ($8).
The heart ear seeds have sold out but you can buy some other limited edition ear seeds like the shamrock seeds for St. Patrick's Day ☘️ Click the link in my bio to take a look!

I use ear seeds regularly on myself and my clients &
highly recommend people use them at home.
Drop a heart emoji if you love ear seeds! πŸ₯°
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Give your loved one a gift card for Valentine's Day to lower stress, reset the nervous system, relieve pain & muscular t...
02/05/2026

Give your loved one a gift card for Valentine's Day to lower stress, reset the nervous system, relieve pain & muscular tension, or boost collagen for a youthful glow! We've got you covered with acupuncture, cupping, gua sha, facial cupping, and holistic microneedling treatments πŸ’•
Link in bio to schedule online or purchase gift cards.
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Everyone should know by now about my obsession with my heart cups from ! I have the Fire Love Cups as well as the Air Lo...
02/04/2026

Everyone should know by now about my obsession with my heart cups from ! I have the Fire Love Cups as well as the Air Love Cups (plastic cups) & will be sharing the love as always when you schedule an appointment this month πŸ’— Click the link in my bio to schedule.

I have yet to meet someone who cannot benefit from these herbs that nourish & support the heart. They are helpful when y...
02/03/2026

I have yet to meet someone who cannot benefit from these herbs that nourish & support the heart. They are helpful when your heart is full of love & hope and in times of grief, loss, heartbreak, anxiety, & depression.

Hawthorn and hibiscus have benefits on a biomedical level by increasing circulation and lowering blood pressure. The hawthorn and hibiscus tea by should be in everyone's cabinet year round. It is easy to find at Natural Grocers or HEB and tastes delicious in the winter as a hot tea or in the summer as iced tea.

Reishi mushroom is wonderful as an immunity herb but it's also an herb that you can take at night to help relax the mind and quiet the spirit. Everyone knows roses are a symbol of love - the herb's function is no different. Take it when you need a little self-love boost or a reminder of the love lost during times of grieving. Rose relieves tension and promotes the movement of Qi. Combine reishi, rose and honey in this lovely electuary by 🌹

Mimosa flower & tree bark are used in Chinese Medicine to calm the spirit and to help when you have lost the joy of life. One of the translation of this herb, Hé Huān Pí, that I was taught in school was that it means "collective happiness". I feel like we could all use a bit more collective happiness in the world. This Sweet Mimosa Grief Elixir by carried me through an intense time of grief when I lost one of my best friends a few years ago.

If you need a little extra love these days, I encourage you to reach for these herbal allies ❀️ Acupuncture is also wonderful to support your nervous system. Schedule through the link in my bio and we can discuss herbs as well.
πŸ“Έ : mimosa by , reishi rose by

This ultra-hydrating CoQ10 + Jasmine oil from is one of my favorite oils for facial cupping and gua sha treatments. It ...
12/09/2025

This ultra-hydrating CoQ10 + Jasmine oil from is one of my favorite oils for facial cupping and gua sha treatments. It is a powerful blend of antioxidants, infused with the delicate scent of jasmine and rose essential oils. It hydrates even the driest skin with our powerful blend of organic oils that mimic your skin's own natural moisture barrier.

This formula can be used as a powerful moisturizer, makeup primer, or nighttime facial serum. An excellent facial oil for all skin types, particularly dry or dehydrated skin. It contains:

✨Chia Seed Oil - Full of omega fatty acids that help to hydrate and smooth the skin
✨Organic Jojoba Oil – Mimics our body’s own moisture barrier, thereby absorbing quickly and easily into the skin
✨Sea Buckthorn Berry Oil – Anti-oxidant + anti-inflammatory, soothes irritated skin and has anti-aging properties
✨CoQ10 – Promotes deep cellular healing + repair
✨Vitamin E – Natural anti-oxidant + skin softener

If you'd like to pick some up for yourself or a loved one (and a gua sha tool too!), stop by my office or schedule a facial cupping treatment or add on to try it for yourself! Click on the link in my bio to schedule🀍

Wu Wei Zi, also known as schisandra berry, is translated as Five-Flavored Seed. This fruit contains all the flavors - so...
12/09/2025

Wu Wei Zi, also known as schisandra berry, is translated as Five-Flavored Seed. This fruit contains all the flavors - sour, sweet, bitter, salty and acrid - making it a very balanced herb.
In Chinese Medicine, schisandra is used to stabilize the lungs and the large intestines. It astringes the lung qi and tonifies the kidneys which means it is useful for chronic cough, asthma, and incontinence. It also stops diarrhea where there is spleen and kidney deficiency. My personal favorite is its use to stop excessive sweating from yin or yang deficiency. This is particularly helpful for hot flashes during perimenopause. Schisandra also quiets the Spirit and calms the heart ❀️ It helps with irritability, heart palpitations, dream disturbed sleep, and insomnia. Essentially, it is now one of my go-to herbs for women with sleep issues due to hot flashes at night. 😴
Schedule an appointment via the link in my bio and we can discuss if this herb is a good option for you. I'd love for more people to benefit from this amazing herb πŸ’—
πŸ“Έ: .healing

Each year, I find more amazing products to make life a little easier, our bodies a little healthier, and our minds a bit...
12/07/2025

Each year, I find more amazing products to make life a little easier, our bodies a little healthier, and our minds a bit more sane. Whether you need relief from muscle aches & pains, a mood boost or stress relief, gratitude journals for morning routines, amazing serums for beautiful skin, or handmade mugs for your favorite winter drinks, we've got you covered. Come browse before or after your next appointment. ​​​​​​​​
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Some of my favorite things:​​​​​​​​
Dit Da Jow Liniment $20​​​​​​​​
Dr. Bob's Medicated Oil $18​​​​​​​​
CBD Pain Cream $40​​​​​​​​
Hai Tong Pi Tang $25​​​​​​​​
Evil Bone Water $28
1 year daily planner $30​​​​​​​​
Gua Sha Tool $39​​​​​​​​
Facial Cupping Set $16
24K ear seeds $30
Mugs $20 ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Passionflower tincture $24​​​​​​​​
Ambient Moisture Liquid $48
Replenishing Mist $38
Happy Holidays βœ¨β€‹β€‹β€‹β€‹β€‹β€‹β€‹β€‹
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4131 Spicewood Springs Road, Building I, Suite 2
Austin, TX
78759

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Tuesday 4pm - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm
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