Julie is passionate about promoting health in her clients’ lives, helping them regain balance so that they can live their lives fully and with new awareness. She has been working in the field of alternative healing for more than a decade and has cultivated a unique and holistic style that draws on her diverse training and experience. As a licensed acupuncturist, licensed massage therapist and yoga instructor, Julie is able to a address a wide range of ailments and conditions.

Being able to help her clients find health and balance in their lives is a great honor. Julie considers her clients to be among her greatest teachers, who continually deepen her compassion, and strengthen her ability as a practitioner to assist them in enjoying life in good health.

Acupuncture Clinic in Chicago, led by Dr. Amie Shimmel Handa, offers personalized treatments for pain management, stress relief, and holistic wellness. Specializing in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Dr. Handa combines acupuncture, cupping, and herbal remedies to restore balance and health. The clinic provides compassionate care in a relaxing environment, supporting overall well-being.

Drug free resolution to physical & emotional traumas & ailments. SKILLS & TECHNIQUES include 5 Element Theory, Manaka Protocols, ToyoHari Trained.
Conducted 2 workshops for MoxAfrica in Brisbane for Merlin Young & 1 in Sydney at the 2013 WFAS conference.

In 2002, Phil realised that there were strong correlations with the underlying health problems of his patients and the pre-existing surgical or accidental scar tissue elsewhere on the patient’s body. This scarring would cross meridians which clearly demonstrated a solid link to their overall lack of health, some refer to this as Sho. Consequently, Phil discovered and developed a range of techniques using the “Yanagishita” teishin, a gold teishin, or Shi Zhen which is mentioned in the Miraculous Pivot & the Suwen, it is one of the 9 classical needles.
As a result, this amazing technique quickly reduces any form of scar tissue, including keloids, from a severe hindrance of reduced conductivity to enabling the free flow of Ki, so that the scarred skin more closely resembled the surrounding skin tissue reverting to it’s natural skin colour. The damaged tissue was revitalised in the affected area and had regained the lost tactile sensations and reduced the size and malformation of the damaged site.This resulted in a workshop presentation at the 2007 AACMAC in Brisbane.

Philip is conducting Scar Rejuvenation training workshops in Europe, Ireland & the UK in 2014. The USA workshops are being planned for 2015.

Use of Teishins for improved Ki/Qi control/performance. Moxibustion using high quality moxa for direct and in-direct applications.

I have been in practice for over thirty seven years having treated thousands of patients gently, safely, and effectively without the use of drugs or surgery to regain and maintain their health naturally. Currently, a Fellow of the Metabolic Medicine Institute, as well as, gaining Certification in Whole Food Nutrition from IFNH,

South Baylo University (SBU) clinics are dedicated on providing the highest quality of clinical education to the interns. SBU interns are trained to conduct standardized procedures, identify medical emergency situations, and develop treatment protocols for patients. Interns are educated to explain major concepts and theories of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (AOM). Interns will perform, along with the guidance of a supervisor, AOM diagnostic methods, formulate, implement, monitor, and adapt acupuncture treatment plans.

SBU's goal is to train primary care practitioners in the field of AOM who will demonstrate competencies in patient care and comply with ethical, legal, safety guidelines, and communicate effectively in diverse and multicultural settings.