Acupuncturist in Austin

Ashtau Gabriela is a licensed acupuncturist and natural-born healer from Quito, Ecuador. Growing up in Florida, her multicultural upbringing inspired a lifelong passion for exploring new cultures and connecting with people worldwide. A Magna Cum Laude graduate of the University of South Florida with a degree in French and International Studies, Ashtau is fluent in Spanish, English, and French.

Her journey into healing began with yoga, where she immersed herself in Ashtanga Yoga and became a dedicated teacher in New Orleans for six years. Through personalized guidance, she developed a profound understanding of the interplay between the body’s musculoskeletal and energetic systems, recognizing how physical and mental imbalances often mirror one another.

Inspired to deepen her ability to heal, Ashtau pursued a four-year master’s degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine at the AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine. Experiencing the transformative power of acupuncture and herbal medicine firsthand—improving her own menstrual health, digestion, emotional balance, and stress—she became committed to sharing these benefits with others. Her clinical training and mentorship under renowned practitioners have equipped her to address a wide range of conditions.

Ashtau specializes in neurological health, including neuropathies and paralysis, as well as pain management, hormone balancing, stress reduction, emotional health, and cosmetic acupuncture. She actively pursues continuing education through workshops and professional groups, ensuring her treatments are informed by the latest advancements.

Guided by her life experiences, Ashtau’s approach to healing integrates physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Her mission is to help her patients achieve extraordinary health that transcends the absence of disease, creating harmony within and beyond the body.

Note: Ashtau Gabriela’s legal name is Gabriela Fernandez.