Welcome

At D|M Acupuncture & Wellness, we believe in treating the whole person—not just symptoms. Through our functional medicine lens, we identify root causes rather than masking discomfort, creating a foundation for profound healing that harmonizes emotional and physical wellbeing.

Our integrated approach combines traditional acupuncture, custom-formulated herbs, targeted nutrition, and intuitive wellness counseling—all working together to restore alignment and activate your body's self-healing capabilities. Every treatment plan is thoughtfully crafted to match your unique health profile, meeting you exactly where you are while honoring both your body's innate wisdom and your individual healing journey.

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The Acu-Crew

Our talented team of practitioners dedicated to guiding your healing journey

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Sharee Conrad

Licensed Acupuncturist,
Ayurvedic Practitioner,
Herbalist, Functional Medicine Practitioner

Sharee is a licensed Acupuncturist, Ayurvedic Practitioner, Herbalist and Functional Medicine practitioner specializing in women’s health, hormonal balance, menstrual health, fertility, and perimenopause.

With over 20 years of study in the healing arts, Sharee integrates acupuncture, herbal medicine, Ayurvedic nutrition, somatic awareness, and trauma-informed care to create individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient.

Sharee holds a Master’s degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Emperor’s College in Santa Monica, California, completed Ayurvedic training under Dr. Vasant Lad at The Ayurvedic Institute, and is currently pursuing her Doctorate in Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine.

Through her work, Sharee helps women reconnect with their bodies and restore balance across the hormonal, physical, and emotional systems.

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Carissa Kelly

Licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist

Carissa Kelly is a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist based in Austin, Texas with well over a decade of clinical experience. Her work is rooted in the classical principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine, where health is understood as the natural expression of balance within the body.

Carissa holds a Master of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine from the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in San Francisco and a Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences from Michigan State University.

Her expertise includes a holistic approach to women’s health, fertility, pain management and elimination, mental health, chronic illness including detoxification from infections and environmental contaminants. 

Central to her approach is identifying and removing the obstacles that prevent the body from healing. Through acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, nutrition, and nervous system support, she helps patients restore balance, resilience, and vitality. Taking time to understand the multifaceted aspects to an individual’s health is the cornerstone of her work, with individualized treatments designed to regulate physiology and support deep, lasting healing.

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ABOUT THE OWNER

Danielle Martinez

Owner and Founder of D|M

Licensed Acupuncturist & Herbalist

Danielle Martinez earned her Masters of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in early 2016 from the accredited AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine here in Austin, Texas. With four years of extensive masters level education, she graduated with over 1000 clinical hours. Danielle is licensed by the Texas Medical Board, and a National Board Certified Diplomate of the NCCAOM. 

After years of being a patient of acupuncture, and deep diving into the mind and body connection, Danielle recognized the need for people to full deeply supported. In early 2019 she had the privilege of opening her own Acupuncture and Wellness business in South Austin, and has never looked back. 

Danielle has a background in Women’s Health, Functional Medicine, and Emotional Support. She believes in whole body root-cause based care, that connects both the spiritual and emotional to the physical body.