About Julie

My Training and Education

I am licensed to practice acupuncture in the state of North Carolina.  I completed my graduate studies in acupuncture at Jung Tao School of Classical Chinese Medicine.  A four-year program of 2, 298 hours with training in the philosophy, theory, and clinical application of Classical Chinese Acupuncture to include modalities in Acupuncture, Electro-acupuncture, Tuina, Moxibustion, Cupping, Guasha, and Chinese Dietary Therapy.  

Since then, I have specialized in Neuropuncture.  A doctorate level system of acupuncture based on neuroscience, other Western medical sciences, and current evidence-based acupuncture clinical research with the classical/TCM acupuncture models.  It is based on our modern knowledge of neuroscience and the applications of electrical acupuncture into an integrated treatment for pain management, orthopedic conditions, and internal medicine.  Combining Western medical sciences and Classical/TCM has taken my acupuncture practice to the next level.

Prior to becoming an acupuncturist, I completed a two-year course at the Institute of Bioenergetic Medicine, CO and received certifications in Psychophysiological and Allobiofeedback as well as Advanced Auriculomedicine.  I worked with various technologies within that scope for roughly five years before getting licensure in Acupuncture.

My Journey

My journey to this healing profession began many years ago after exhausting all Western Medicine options for my own health and began exploring alternative solutions.  After receiving profound relief from others doing what I do now I became hooked.  I simply had to learn more and have not stopped learning since.

On a Personal Note

My faith in Christ is an integral part of who I am and what I do.  I am an active member of Hickory Bible Church.  I have been married for over 28 years and have three grown children.  In my spare time I am working on some kind of project, learning more about scripture, Chinese Medicine or simply enjoying the outdoors, friends, and family.