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Being healthy is simpler than it seems. While disease management is often viewed as expensive and challenging, it primarily involves conducting lab tests, analyzing the results, and taking steps to improve those outcomes. It’s crucial to measure progress over time to see improvement.
Our comprehensive team, including clinical experts, nutritionists, and specialists in functional and integrative medicine, provides the resources and support needed to maintain health and intervene with the right therapies at the right time.
This approach isn’t biohacking; it’s grounded in science, expertise, and practical tactics to enhance your health. Identify the specific risks that could hinder your longevity goals, and close the gap between your health span and life span.
We’ve done the leg work and chosen the best of the best for holistic health, focusing on prevention, not just early detection.
Acupuncture is a type of traditional Chinese medicine that’s been around for about 2,500 years. It’s used to support wellness and improve overall mental and physical well-being. The acupuncturist places needles into specific points on the skin to help activate an energy in the body, called qi. According to traditional Chinese medicine, qi is the lifeforce energy in the body — it helps regulate and move things in the body to keep us well. Stress, environmental factors, lifestyle behaviors, and genetics are some of the things that can block qi in the body. The needles help to unblock or move qi to other areas in the body to help support wellness.
Acupuncture needles are solid, stainless steel needles that are usually not much larger than a strand of hair. Acupuncture needles are placed at a very shallow depth and go between tissues, making them less painful than a typical injection.
You might be more sensitive in certain areas, but acupuncture shouldn’t hurt. If you feel pain, tell your acupuncturist. They’ll adjust the needles or choose other points. Their goal is not to make you feel pain. They do a lot of work to position you properly and make sure you feel comfortable.
Indeed you can do acupuncture or massage while pregnant. It is safe and our practitioners are very well versed in how to treat pregnant women. Please let us know when you book a treatment if you are pregnant and how far along you are.
From spa treatments to functional medicine, Alive and Well offers a holistic health ecosystem at each of our three locations.
Dr. Katie Keller is a board-certified physician, health innovator, and leader who blends the precision of modern medicine with the wisdom of holistic healing. With a background in longevity, functional medicine, and integrative wellness, she empowers patients to achieve their optimal health and vitality. Rooted in both science and intuition, her approach is guided by a deep belief in transformation, purpose, and the art of attentive, individualized care.
Practicing in Austin, Texas for over a decade, Dr. Keller grew up in the Midwest and earned her Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences from Western Michigan University. She went on to attend the Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Blacksburg, Virginia, before completing her residency training in Corpus Christi, Texas. She has continued her education with the Institute for Functional Medicine and has extensive experience in natural thyroid management, bioidentical hormone therapy, fertility, regenerative medicine including peptides, as well as cutting-edge diagnostics and therapeutic approaches.
Dr. Keller believes that nutrition, movement, stress management, and mindfulness form the foundation of healing, and integrates these pillars into her personalized approach to care. She collaborates closely with her patients to help them achieve their health and wellness goals. Drawing on evidence-based practices and a commitment to whole-person care, she is dedicated to guiding individuals through transformative, personalized strategies for lasting well-being.
Outside of her clinical work, Dr. Keller enjoys life in Austin with her daughter, their mini goldendoodle, and (often) an additional rescue animal. She enjoys cooking, trail running, dancing, yoga, and Austin’s vibrant live music scene. Dr. Keller looks forward to being part of your journey toward vibrant health and a thriving life!
Daniel Chege, a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, brings a wealth of experience in integrative medicine to his practice. With a background in computer and mechanical engineering, his journey into healthcare was sparked by a passion for finding lasting solutions to health challenges. Originally from Kenya, Daniel pursued a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree at Mountain State University in West Virginia upon relocating to the USA in 2008.
After gaining invaluable experience in critical care within the surgical ICU, Daniel continued his education, earning a Master of Science in Nursing with a focus on becoming a Family Nurse Practitioner from Franciscan University of Steubenville in Ohio in 2013. He further solidified his expertise by obtaining certification through the ANCC.
During his tenure at UPMC Pinnacle, where he initially worked in urgent care before transitioning to family practice, Daniel developed a keen interest in integrative approaches to medicine. He has dedicated himself to integrative medicine, focusing on personalized treatment plans that incorporate nutraceuticals, essential oils, peptides and IV therapies. His gentle bedside manner coupled with his high success rates in managing hormones, Thyroid dysfunction, PCOS and adrenal fatigue, explain his large and loyal female patient base.
Cindy Nilson is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine, Full Mesa Carrier, Reiki Master and Intuitive advisor. Utilizing acupuncture, energy-infused acupressure massage therapy and body psychology, she integrates teachings from eastern medicine, shamanism, energy/chakra healing and archetypal patterns to provide a unique diagnostic perspective and treatment experience. Specializing in how stress, our thoughts and emotions affect the physical body, and resourcing from the 10,000 hours spent honing her work, Cindy creates new and exciting collaboratives to her foundations in acupuncture therapy. She believes joining Alive + Well is the joyous culmination of her work and is excited to share this beautiful environment and healing space with her clients.
Cindy holds a B.A. from Texas A&M University and a Masters degree from the International Institute of Chinese Medicine. In 1999 she received her Doctor of Oriental Medicine from the New Mexico State Board of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. A native of Central Texas, she has been in private practice in Lakeway, where she lives happily married, raising kids.