Michelle Schreiber L.Ac. General Practitioner and Pain Management Specialist

Sadie Minkoff L.Ac. Women's Health Specialist

We are a family of Acupuncturists who share a passion for the art of healthy living. Areas of specialization include: pain management, nutrition, women’s health, and fertility enhancement. Our respective offices are located in Central Austin where we offer services in Acupuncture, Chinese herbology, Tuina massage, nutrition and fertility awareness. We are dedicated to renewing your optimal health by providing professional and caring support of the highest standard.

Traditional Chinese Medicine:

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a system of healing that takes into account the multi-dimensional nature (physical, mental, emotional and spiritual) of human beings and strives to bring balance to the ‘whole’ person. For thousands of years practitioners of TCM have observed the body’s innate capacity to heal itself. Given appropriate nutrition, adequate rest and rejuvenation, and mental/ emotional balance – the body will heal, and recover optimal health. TCM works by stimulating this natural restorative ability.

What we offer:

• The highest board certification nationwide with NCCAOM Diplomate status in Oriental Medicine, Masters of Science degrees in Oriental Medicine, and Texas State Board of Medicine Licensure.
• In depth health analysis in accordance with Traditional Chinese Medical diagnosis.
• Acupuncture, with sterile single-use disposable needles.
• Chinese herbal consultations and customized formulations.
• The highest quality herbs, certified for purity and safety.
• Nutritional and lifestyle counseling.
• Chinese Medical Massage (Tuina), Acupressure, Swedish, Deep Tissue, and Prenatal Massage.
• Reiki therapy and instruction.

What Acupuncture Treats:

Since acupuncture enforces the body’s healing ability, most conditions can be corrected or improved. The effectiveness of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine is well documented. The World Health Organization lists the following as just some of the ailments which are successfully treated with Acupuncture:

Look What Our Clients Are Saying About Us!

I could say Michelle Schreiber has magic hands, but it's more than that. She is a healer. This is not my first experience with acupuncture but it is by far the most gratifying. Michelle assesses each visit with fresh eyes and treats the specific areas that are manifesting pain. She also uses scents and sounds and a most gentle touch so that I leave her care feeling invigorated and calmed at the same time. I especially love the scent Clarity and the Singing Bowl! Michelle's healing touch and compassion are rare and cherished.
-Bonnie Mc.

Thanks to Michelle, I no longer suffer from dysmenorrhea. I've had dysmenorrhea for the past ten years and nothing helped. I underwent a surgical procedure to treat the condition and, unfortunately, it did not work. I still experienced a tremendous amount of pain so my physician recommended another invasive procedure and oral contraceptives. I was unwilling to have additional surgery and did not want to take hormones. So I went to Michelle who suggested I take certain herbs. It changed my life. I am pain free. In addition, I no longer need to take days off from work every month because of the debilitating pain. Thank you, Michelle, for getting rid of my pain and sparing me from unnecessary surgery and hormone therapy. You're the best!!
-C.M.

As a scientist I have always been a little skeptical of alternative health care. However, my experience with acupuncture and herbal medicinals for the treatment of chronic allergies has lifted this skeptisms. I suffered from 15 years of chronic sinus congestion and infections with many trips to doctors and treatments of antibiotics. The problems always came back within a few weeks. In 3 short months of acupuncture treatment my sinus condition lifted and I have been symptom free for 4 months since my last session. Thank you Sadie!
-Jason T.

I made my first acupuncture appointment with some reservation. Sadie noticed my nervousness and immediately set about making me comfortable by explaining the entire process. Since then, Sadie has been my primary source for health care and in the year that I have been receiving regular acupuncture I have had more regular cycles, a closer connection to my body, and generally better health. Sadie's holistic approach, compassionate bedside manner, and skillful wielding of the needles have improved the quality of my life.
-Monica

The medicine thingy Michelle gave me worked in like an hour, and my earache is gone!
-Emma (age 8)

I first contacted Sadie because I was seeking much needed relief from a recurring medical condition. It didn’t take me long under her care to realize that it wasn’t simply about addressing one issue but about gaining perspective and understanding of my overall health and well-being. This experience has been more than I could have hoped for. I feel much healthier and balanced and have wonderful tools to continue to apply throughout my life. I can’t recommend Sadie and her acupuncture practice enough. She not only provides great knowledge and technique, but also compassion and intuition. A truly gifted practitioner.
-Kathy

I came upon 4 Gates Acupuncture to help me with my chronic high blood pressure. I had been seeing my regular physician for over 2 years about this problem. My frustration with my doctor was that I would take 2 hours out of my workday just so I could have the privilege to be examined for about 15 minutes. After 2 year of the same medicine and the same advice to eat right and exercise, my blood pressure was still exceptionally high. Upon recommendation from some friends I decided to give acupuncture a try.

Even though I am of Chinese descent, I’m embarrassed to admit that I know very little about this practice. I still had an image of being turned into a human pin-cushion! However, I was pleasantly surprised by the level of care provided by the folks at 4 Gates Acupuncture. My primary acupuncturist is Sadie Minkoff. She settled my doubts by going over thoroughly my medical history. She also took the time to go over the principles of acupuncture with me. She explained that acupuncture views the body as an ecological system and not just a series of complaints and symptoms. And that just like the flow of blood there is another essential flowing energy called Chi which can be blocked in certain areas and overabundant in others. The acupuncture needles help stimulate this flow of energy. Sadie explained it so well that I was certainly willingly to give it a try.

When I came into the examining room it was a very pleasant atmosphere. The lighting was kept low and the background music was a soothing Chinese harp, which was a nice touch. She made a point to tell me that the needles were sterilized and that they would be disposed of after a single use. The actual acupuncture session took about an hour. You can hardly feel the needles because they weren’t jabbed in but almost placed on the surface of the skin. After Sadie finished the treatment she allowed me to rest for about 15 minutes on the examination table. There was a heating lamp at my feet so I really got a feeling of being taken of.
I’ve gone to Sadie for several treatments now. I have never had to wait and I feel great after each visit! To top it all off, my blood pressure has indeed gone down to a manageable level. My only regret is that I didn’t come to 4 Gates Acupuncture sooner!
Thanks a lot for everything!
-Kai

When I started acupuncture with Sadie I was at a very low point with my health, both physically and emotionally. I had severe digestion problems that were interfering with my daily life. A regimen of acupuncture and Chinese herbs greatly improved my digestion. Also, Sadie and Michelle’s advice on nutrition and other exercises I could do to feel better also really helped. Another huge benefit that I (unsuspectingly) received from my acupuncture sessions was a significant improvement in my chronic depression and anxiety that I have struggled with for years. Acupuncture helped me to reconnect with my emotions and my body, greatly reducing my stress and anxiety and starting to undo what had taken decades to do. I left each treatment feeling amazingly calm and empowered. Sadie is extremely intuitive and has a very healing and nurturing energy about her. She concentrates on a holistic approach to health, integrating the mind and the body. I learned something new or gained a new tool for coping nearly every session. My friends tease me because in almost all of our conversations I start a sentence with "my acupuncturist says...". I’ve heard a lot of people express a fear that acupuncture will be painful. If that’s a concern than Sadie is definitely the practitioner you should be with. Most of the time I couldn’t even feel the needles. I highly recommend Sadie as an acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist and feel that my quality of life has significantly improved since beginning treatments.
-Jenn

I first tried acupuncture during my 5th month of pregnancy. I had stopped taking many of my medications for allergies/asthma/sinus problems due to concerns about their safety during pregnancy, and was really suffering from congestion, discomfort and fatigue. The acupuncture not only gave me significant relief from my long-standing problems, but also helped a great deal with the general discomfort of pregnancy. Sadie was careful to know all of my medical details and work with my other doctors. I was 100% comfortable that her approach was safe and cautious. She also gave me very helpful recommendations on diet, stress management, and exercise. Her all-inclusive approach to improving and maintaining my health not only gave me dramatic relief during my third trimester, but has also helped me significantly with my long-term health. For the past 6 years I had taken 3-5 medications a day. Now, with acupuncture, herbal therapy, and an improved diet, I just use my inhaler a few times a month before a run on a cold day. -Dr. Schrager, DVM

Sadie, for all the times your patience exceeded my memory and you calmly reminded me of what herbs to take when, I thank you, and… for all the countless times you supported me by either listening with your heart or encouraging me to live a better healthful life through your kind, gentle touch and words, I thank you, and… for the time you held my hand, bearing witness to my pain as I cried, I thank you. For touching my life in ways I’m sure I’m only beginning to discover, I thank you. –Ingrid

I’ve always felt so comfortable with you and so well cared for by you. I‘ve appreciated your kindness and warmth and attentiveness more than I’m capable of expressing. It took a lot for me to reach out to someone to teach me how to care for myself again. I was so luck to have found you. –Chasity

You have really changed my life in so many ways. When I first came to see you I was in such a “negative” place. Through your wonderful work and caring personality you have really opened up my mind and my heart to a healthier lifestyle and a positive attitude about this seemingly insurmountable obstacle, you have given us new hope and control over our destiny. –Rebecca

Health History Questionnaire

Please print the Health History Questionnaire, fill it out and bring it with you on your initial visit.