Meet Billy Gill | Acupuncturist and Yoga Teacher

We had the good fortune of connecting with Billy Gill and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Billy, we’d love to hear more about how you thought about starting your own business?
I wanted to combine my training and expertise in Yoga and Acupuncture in a very fluid and effective way. I haven’t seen the two combined like this before. I’ve taught yoga for nearly two decades and I’ve seen how it transforms people’s lives but the overemphasis on doing tricky poses in yoga yields a lot of injuries. Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine are subtle and effective ways to restore balance to the body and mind but very often the practitioner just puts in the needles without explaining the underlying strategy for treatment. I like to think that the more engaged and committed to their own healing my patients are, the better the results.

Alright, so for those in our community who might not be familiar with your business, can you tell us more?
I started AYM because Acupuncture and Yoga are medicine and together, they are greater than the sum of their parts. Health is dynamic. First and foremost, it applies to how well the individual human being can adapt to the ups and downs of life. It’s not something that can be bottled and sold. Acupuncture and Yoga are part of a lifestyle that values balance and mindfulness and that’s what we value at AYM. By promoting those values here in Dallas, I hope that AYM can have a positive impact on people’s health and thereby bring healing and well-being to the larger community. Acupuncture is a safe and effective treatment for all sorts of problems; musculoskeletal pain, post-operative pain, gastrointestinal problems, reproductive issues, anxiety, and depression. The list is far too long to fully list here but it’s not only about fixing what’s wrong, it can also be a way to thrive and enhance what is already working. There’s an old Chinese philosopher who said, “When the shoe fits, the foot is forgotten.” When things are working fine, it’s easy to take them for granted and that’s natural. At AYM, we believe in nourishing health and keeping that proverbial shoe as comfortable as possible for as long as possible. Through acupuncture, yoga, and herbal medicine, we have a comprehensive way of restoring and enhancing mental and physical wellness naturally.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
I’m still relatively new to Dallas. I went to SMU for undergrad and I still love walking around campus and attending events there, especially at Meadows School of the Arts. The Dallas Arboretum has a poetry fountain where I love to sit with my family and just watch my toddler play. Bishop Arts District is a blast as well.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
Heather Evans at The Health Collective is a force of nature. She’s built something really special and she has a vision to build it even more. When I first arrived in Dallas, she welcomed my practice into the collective and it’s been nothing short of wonderful.

Website: acupunctureyogamedicine.com

Instagram: instagram.com/billygill

Facebook: facebook.com/acupunctureyogamedicine

Yelp: https://yelp.to/7zn8Ha0wAxb

Image Credits
Yves Bright