Licensed Acupuncturist & Doctor of Philosophy

Maite Jiménez Vidal, PhD, LAc, is a licensed acupuncturist based in Austin, TX, dedicated to supporting your body’s natural ability to heal. She combines traditional Chinese medicine with modern health practices to offer personalized care that addresses the root causes of imbalance and promotes lasting wellness.

About Maite

Maite’s approach is grounded in listening deeply to your body and understanding how physical, emotional, and energetic factors interact to affect your health. She specializes in treating chronic conditions, digestive issues, stress and anxiety, hormonal imbalances, and women’s health concerns. Using acupuncture, herbal medicine, and lifestyle guidance, Maite creates tailored treatment plans that support your unique healing journey.

Her work is rooted in compassion and education, empowering you to reconnect with your body’s wisdom and cultivate balance in a supportive, nurturing environment.

Founder / Director / Instigator @ Whole Movement Center

Specialties: Infant Developmental Movement & Somatic Psychotherapy & Biodynamic Cranial Sacral Therapy

MY CERTIFICATIONS & BACKGROUND:

Before becoming a movement therapist and psychotherapist, I was a professional dancer, choreographer, and theater artist who founded a dance company and directed a yoga and bodywork studio.

I am a Registered Somatic Movement Therapist with a specialty in development and Pre and Perinatal Birth Attachment Therapy. I also have a Master’s in Counseling Psychology.

My certifications include:

Body Mind Centering® Practitioner
Licensed Professional Counselor
Registered Somatic Movement Therapist w/ the International Somatic Movement Education and Therapy Association
Infant Developmental Movement Educator®
Certified Pre and Perinatal Birth Attachment Practitioner
Somatic Experiencing provider
Biodynamic Cranial Sacral Therapist
Hatha Yoga Teacher for all ages
Advanced Bodywork Therapist
Skinner Releasing Dance Technique® Educator
I draw from all of these disciplines to work with any person who wants to overcome pain or restricted movement, seek recovery from trauma or stress, or become more fully connected with their own body and authentic self.

I also specialize in attachment, birth, birth trauma, adoption, developmental, and prenatal and perinatal issues. I am passionate about supporting and working with individuals and families with children with special needs.

Owner & Lead Practitioner @ As You Are Acupuncture

Nicole Fillion-Robin, (LAc, MAcOM, Dipl. OM) is a solution-focused practitioner who believes in meeting patients where they are and helping them live as they aspire to.

After working in the non-profit sector for almost a decade, she found acupuncture as a solution for her own chronic health problems and was immediately drawn to it.

Her specialties include:

• gastrointestinal health
• hospice
• women’s health
• and pain management

She completed her studies and approximately 1,000 supervised clinical hours at AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine (Austin, TX) and Chengdu TCM Hospital (Sichuan, China), as well as providing care at Austin Recovery Center, Seton McCarthy Community Health Center, and Kerrville Folk Festival.

She co-creates an online wellness series called “” with Jenna Valentine of www.valentinecare.com.