Integrative Medicine Physician 

Founder of the Austin Wellness Collaborative

Dr. Maltz was born and raised in Houston and is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin. She earned her MD and Master in Public Health from the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston. She completed her residency in Internal and Preventive Medicine at UTMB in 2011 and then a 2-year Integrative Medicine Fellowship at Stamford Hospital in Stamford, CT. Dr. Maltz has been trained in trigger point injections, meditation, spirituality, nutrition, mind-body therapies, botanicals and herbs via an intensive 1000-hour curriculum created by The University of Arizona Integrative Medicine Program founded by Dr. Andrew Weil. She completed a 300-hour Medical Acupuncture course through the State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate. From 2013-2015, she lived in Albuquerque, NM, working as an Assistant Professor at the University of New Mexico’s School of Medicine. Dr. Maltz is a member of the American College of Physicians and the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, for which she served on the Board of Directors from 2013 – 2015. Dr. Maltz’s specific interests include helping her patients improve their health through lifestyle interventions including, but not limited to, eastern medical practices, nutrition, botanicals, mind-body techniques and by decreasing environmental exposures.

She practices in downtown Austin at West Holistic Medicine and loves empowering her patients to heal. In her spare time, she enjoys connecting like-minded individuals, practicing yoga, hiking and dancing with friends.

Chiropractor Buffy De Luna D.C.

Since 2006 Dr. Buffy De Luna has had the pleasure of helping hundreds of people to live more fulfilling lives, and limit the pain they experience on a day-to-day basis. She has a passion for helping people in her community live happier, healthier lives without drugs or surgery. She practices with a mission to provide exceptional and comprehensive care to each and every patient. Dr. De Luna ensures that each treatment is tailored to each patient’s personal preference and individual needs.

Dr. De Luna received her doctorate from the prestigious Palmer West College of Chiropractic in 2006 and her certification in acupuncture in 2008 from the International Academy of Medical Acupuncture. Dr. De Luna uses the most up-to-date techniques to provide gentle and effective relief to her patients. She is utilizes Graston Myofascial Technique, Spinal Decompression Therapy, cold laser therapy, as well as Arthrostim, Activator, and vibrocussor instruments. She is also experienced in manual and table assisted adjusting.

Over the years, Dr. De Luna has helped people of all ages, geriatric to pediatric, with a multitude of medical conditions. She has extensive knowledge and experience treating sports related injuries, auto injuries, and injuries related to everyday life. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband Joseph, and raising their two daughters’ Alyssa and Kinley.

Natural Healing Options Doc @ BackBone Wellness Center

“Putting all the puzzle pieces together for a patient and finding solutions.”

“I do not believe in chasing symptoms, it is my goal to get to the root cause of any health issue you may be experiencing. Health is not found through masking symptoms, but through the discovery of the hidden issues causing your body to function less than optimal.”

Dr. Clinton has been living and practicing in Austin since 2000 and has a dedication to learning the most current health information and techniques that allow her to better treat her patients. She takes it seriously that she has been entrusted to care for a patient and will educate the importance of natural treatments such as chiropractic, acupuncture and proper nutrition in order to find a healthy balance in your life to get and stay healthy. Health restoration through the most effective and individually designed treatment is her goal for your care.

Dr. Clinton is trained in chiropractic, acupuncture and functional medicine (IFM) and will utilize the treatment methods best suited to each person for maximum healing benefits. Additionally she works with a group of extremely talented health care practitioners at BackBone Wellness Center offering many integrative treatments with a team approach to healing.