Meet Melissa
Melissa B. Light is the chief practitioner and founder of Light Family Acupuncture. She has more than 20 years experience in acupuncture, and has taught locally and nationally on nutrition, weight loss, and acupressure for birthing and children.
Melissa specializes in pregnancy, labor, and pediatric care, as well as care for the whole family. She has spent over two decades empowering adults and children through education, counseling, nutrition, movement and Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Melissa is the mama of two amazing children and was treated with Chinese Medicine throughout both pregnancies and postpartum periods. She has become a tireless advocate for both due to her own experience and years of training and practice.
Melissa obtained her Master of Science in Oriental Medicine from the acclaimed AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine located in Austin, Texas. There, she was honored for her research in treating Bi-Polar Disorder with Traditional Chinese Medicine. Melissa was voted Austin Mother-Friendly Birth Awards Best Acupuncturist for three consecutive years. She holds her acupuncture license with the State of Texas Board of Medical Examiners as well as national certifications in Asian Bodywork, Chinese Herbology, and Oriental Medicine.
Melissa has also led courses across the country on nutrition from a TCM perspective, acupressure for birthing/labor support, and pediatric acupressure and Chinese Medicine and continues to offer her expertise for continuing education courses and speaking engagements.
Questions? Melissa can be reached by phone at (512) 775-4057 or email to discuss your acupuncture, herbal, or professional speaking and teaching needs.
Our Approach
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) focuses on holistic health for the whole family — treating both the root and symptoms of disease. This medicine has been successful in resolving and preventing illness for over 2500 years.
TCM consists of five branches: acupuncture, Chinese herbs, nutrition, Asian bodywork, and movement/exercise. At Light Family Acupuncture, we are here for you, whatever stage of life or circumstance! Consult our faq page for answers to your most frequently asked questions, from acupuncture and treatment to pregnancy to payments and insurance.
“I have been seeing Melissa for my wellness for at least 10+ years. She is a founding member of my healthcare team! She is always attentive and never in a hurry. She is so comforting and caring. I feel that acupuncture is a very subtle therapy but one that creates a huge ripple in my wellness. I have and will continue to recommend Melissa for acupuncture. The best!”