About Us

For Dr. Justin Phillips, LAc. Nine Practices is not just a clinic; it's a lifestyle. Since he was young Justin has been active in athletics, martial arts, and meditation. He is passionate about not only living a full and healthy life, but educating other on how to do the same. 

Justin has worked as the Associate Dean of the Healing Tao Institute of Medical Qigong, Austin; a faculty member at AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine, and the Academic Dean of Texas Health and Science University. He has published numerous papers on acupuncture technique, pain, taiji, and other health topics. He is the author of The Living Needle, the current textbook on acupuncture technique. He has spoken as part of Google's Health Week, and been featured on several podcasts. Twice he has been a featured speaker at the International Symposium on Doctoral Acupuncture Research.