At Karma Zen Acupuncture, we work to always achieve outstanding results for our patients by providin
Mission Statement:
To create a standard of care for patients through East Asian medicine utilizing acupuncture and adjunctive modalities such as moxibustion, cupping, and gua sha. Create an environment where patients are comfortable and free of judgement. Enable patients to heal and gain a sense of empowerment for their overall well-being.
01/04/2026
Cedar fever season is here — but suffering doesn’t have to be. 🌿
Acupuncture, herbal medicine, and simple daily habits can help calm allergy symptoms, clear sinuses, and support your immune system naturally. Relief is possible, even during peak cedar season. 💙
Struggling with cedar fever? Learn how acupuncture, herbal medicine, and natural at-home tips can help relieve allergy symptoms and support sinus health.
01/01/2026
✨ Happy New Year from Karma Zen Acupuncture ✨
A new year isn’t about perfection — it’s about consistency, intention, and caring for your health in ways that last. Acupuncture supports stress relief, better sleep, pain management, and overall balance so you can feel your best all year long.
We’re here to support your wellness journey — one moment, one treatment, one step at a time. 💙
Here’s to a healthy, balanced, and joyful year ahead!
Welcome the New Year with intention and lasting wellness. Learn how acupuncture supports stress relief, balance, and long-term health at Karma Zen Acupuncture.
12/30/2025
🌟 Start the New Year on the Path to a Better Life 🌟
A new year isn’t about pressure or perfection — it’s about choosing yourself. Choosing better health. Choosing balance. Choosing a life that feels good in your body and calm in your mind.
If chronic pain, stress, anxiety, hormonal imbalances, or digestive concerns have been holding you back, now is the perfect time to take that first supportive step forward.
At Karma Zen Acupuncture, we offer all-natural, non-pharmaceutical, non-invasive, and non-surgical therapies designed to help you feel better, move easier, and fully enjoy your life — not someday, but now.
🌿 Proudly serving Austin, Bee Cave, Lakeway, Spicewood, Dripping Springs, Marble Falls, Horseshoe Bay, and beyond, our clinic is nestled in the peaceful Texas Hill Country along Highway 71 next to the Bee Creek near Sweetwater — a serene space where healing truly happens.
Our compassionate Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine takes the time to listen, personalize your care, and support your journey toward lasting wellness.
✨ A better life starts with better health — and it can start today.
Here’s to feeling better, living fully, and creating a healthier year ahead. 💙
12/30/2025
✨ New Year, New Intentions — Not Pressure ✨
New Year’s resolutions have been around for thousands of years, but the healthiest ones aren’t about perfection — they’re about intention, balance, and sustainability.
Acupuncture supports your goals by helping regulate stress, improve sleep, relieve pain, and support digestion and energy — making healthy habits easier to maintain.
This year, choose resolutions that nourish your body and mind. Your wellness journey starts exactly where you are. 💙
Learn the history of New Year’s resolutions, how to set sustainable health goals, and how acupuncture supports stress relief, balance, and lasting wellness at Karma Zen Acupuncture.
12/28/2025
🎄✨ Healthy Holidays, Not Perfect Holidays ✨🎄
You don’t have to wait until January to care for your health. Staying hydrated, moving your body, resting when needed, and making mindful food choices can help you feel your best through the end of the year.
Acupuncture supports stress relief, better sleep, digestion, and pain management — making it easier to enjoy the season without burnout.
Small, sustainable choices add up. Take care of yourself — your future self will thank you. 💙
Learn how to stay healthy during the holidays with simple tips like hydration, gentle movement, rest, and acupuncture to support balance, energy, and wellness through the end of the year.
12/25/2025
🎵 Santa’s all done, the gifts are delivered…
Now he’s at Karma Zen Acupuncture feeling restored and revitalized 🎅✨
Gentle acupuncture, cupping, infrared heat, and a little Evil Bone Water help Santa recover after a big night. Even Santa knows—health is an investment that keeps you going all year long.
🎄 Wishing you a very Merry Christmas from Karma Zen Acupuncture 🎄
Santa treats himself to acupuncture at Karma Zen Acupuncture after delivering presents worldwide. Discover how gentle acupuncture, cupping, infrared therapy, and Evil Bone Water support health, recovery, and holiday wellness.
12/24/2025
’Twas the night before Christmas at Karma Zen bright,
Pinelope, Zentley, Karmichael—and Merrydian in sight.
They reminisced on healing, on rest and good cheer,
And how acupuncture supports health all year.
From lights and trees to baking with care,
Mindful traditions that help us repair.
This season remember—your health is the key,
To joy, connection, and feeling truly free ✨🌿
🎄 Wishing you peace, wellness, and a healthy holiday season from all of us at Karma Zen Acupuncture 🎄
A holiday tale inspired by ’Twas the Night Before Christmas featuring Pinelope, Zentley, Karmichael, and Merrydian reflecting on acupuncture, healthy habits, and the wellness benefits of joyful holiday traditions at Karma Zen Acupuncture.
12/23/2025
🧘♀️✨ Yoga + Acupuncture = Balanced Healing ✨🧘♀️
Since Dr. Katrina is also a certified yoga instructor, Pinelope, Zentley, Karmichael, and Merrydian rolled out their mats for a yoga class — and loved every moment.
Zentley felt strong holding plank and crow, Pinelope enjoyed stretching into splits, and Merrydian’s favorites were downward dog and puppy pose. 🐾
Thanks to acupuncture, Karmichael was able to move with ease again after a previous injury — and he relaxed so deeply in savasana that he even fell asleep. 😴💙
Yoga isn’t competitive. It’s about listening to your body, moving mindfully, and honoring where you are that day. Acupuncture beautifully supports that process by easing pain, improving mobility, and calming the nervous system.
Dr. Katrina hopes to begin offering yoga classes at Karma Zen Acupuncture in the coming year — stay tuned!
Explore the health benefits of yoga and how it complements acupuncture at Karma Zen Acupuncture. Learn how mindful movement, flexibility, strength, and relaxation support whole-body wellness with Dr. Katrina.
12/23/2025
😴✨ Rest Is Productive Too ✨😴
Pinelope, Zentley, Karmichael, and Merrydian have been busy this holiday season — so busy they’ve even nodded off during acupuncture treatments (which Dr. Katrina takes as a compliment 💙).
Today they’re honoring what their bodies need most: rest. Short naps help restore energy, reduce stress, and support immune health — and acupuncture makes it easier for the body to truly relax.
Listen to your body. Rest when needed. It’s all part of wellness.
Learn the health benefits of resting and napping when needed and how acupuncture supports deep relaxation, better sleep, stress relief, and overall wellness at Karma Zen Acupuncture.
12/22/2025
💧🐧 Hydration = Happy, Healthy Bodies 🐧💧
Pinelope, Zentley, Karmichael, and Merrydian are taking a hydration break — sipping water from Dr. Katrina’s penguin tumblers and supporting their health between acupuncture treatments.
Staying hydrated helps with energy, digestion, circulation, muscle health, and mental clarity. It also supports the benefits of acupuncture by helping the body heal and restore balance more efficiently.
Small habits matter — and hydration is one of the easiest ways to feel better every day. 💙
Learn why proper hydration is essential for health and how drinking enough water supports acupuncture treatments, circulation, energy, and overall wellness at Karma Zen Acupuncture.
12/19/2025
🎄 Stockings, Penguins & Holiday Wellness 🎄
The elves, Karmichael, and Merrydian couldn’t resist checking out the Christmas stockings at Dr. Katrina’s house. Each one has a chalkboard nameplate, and above them? Penguins sliding down the banister! 🐧
Zentley and Merrydian jumped right in on the fun, while Pinelope and Karmichael admired the thoughtful details. Moments like these aren’t just festive — they’re good for your health.
Holiday traditions reduce stress, boost happiness, and help calm the nervous system. Acupuncture supports that balance by promoting relaxation, improving sleep, and easing tension — making it easier to truly enjoy the season.
Here’s to joy, laughter, and feeling your best this holiday season. ✨
Discover the health benefits of holiday traditions like Christmas stockings and how acupuncture supports stress relief, relaxation, and seasonal wellness at Karma Zen Acupuncture.
12/19/2025
Pets truly are one of life’s greatest healers — and this week, Merrydian has discovered just how magical they can be! 💙🐾
He’s been having the BEST time with Dewey, Dr. Katrina’s English bulldog.
They’ve played in the backyard, explored the house, and shared cozy naps. Instant best friends! 🐶✨
Meanwhile, Esme, Isabella, and Opal — Dr. Katrina’s three orange tabby girls — have been soaking up the extra love.
Esme is all about cuddles, Isabella is purring nonstop, and Opal is keeping our holiday helpers entertained with her playful energy. 🐈🎄
Fun fact:
Even though Dr. Katrina is allergic to cats, regular acupuncture + herbal medicine keep her symptoms under control so she can enjoy life with her furry family. 🌿💛
Pets reduce stress, boost happiness, improve heart health, and bring comfort like nothing else.
This season, we’re grateful for all the healing our animal companions bring. 🐾✨
Discover the health benefits of having pets in this heartwarming blog featuring Merrydian, Dewey, and Dr. Katrina’s cats. Learn how acupuncture and herbal medicine help with allergies and how pets support emotional and physical wellness.
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At Karma Zen Acupuncture, we work to always achieve outstanding results for our patients by providing them personalized care through acupuncture and other complimentary therapies.
Our Clinic:
Karma Zen Acupuncture is part of the Bee Creek Clinic. Our practice is located in the Bee Creek Business Park, along with Dr. Larry Mann, DC, of Pedernales Chiropractic. As Spicewood continues to grow, we are happy to be a part of this wonderful community and to support people’s health using a naturalistic approach with an ancient medicine that has withstood the test of time. Our acupuncturist is local resident Dr. Katrina Giangarra, DACM., L.Ac., Dipl. O.M. She loves the serene nature and scenic beauty of the Spicewood area, and she wanted to start her practice here because she saw an opportunity to make acupuncture more accessible to the community. She loves seeing the positive impact acupuncture has on her patients, an impact she has also experienced firsthand.
Helping People in the Community:
Acupuncture transformed Dr. Katrina’s life after a back injury, and she is dedicated to using acupuncture to help as many people as she can in the same way. She has treated patients ranging from several-months-old to those in their nineties. Acupuncture treats a vast array of conditions and can be used in conjunction with other forms of medicine. In addition to acupuncture, Dr. Katrina utilizes cupping, gua sha, moxibustion, herbal medicine, and nutritional counseling. At Karma Zen Acupuncture, the focus is on helping patients get better by seeing each person as an individual and not as a sum of their signs and symptoms. Patients come in seeking relief from chronic pain, insomnia, debilitating migraines, neuropathy, endometriosis, or perimenopause symptoms. They often continue treatments because they experience additional benefits from acupuncture and enjoy having the time to relax and even nap while being treated.
