Meet Julia
Julia received a master of science degree in Acupuncture and East Asian Medicine from the Pacific College of Health and Science in Chicago. She is NCCAOM board certified and licensed to practice by the State of Illinois.
Julia’s goal is to provide compassionate, patient-centered care, and her lighthearted and kind demeanor makes each treatment a joy. While she utilizes a variety of techniques tailored to each person’s individual needs, Julia's treatments focus on balancing acupuncture meridians to help the body function more efficiently.
Utilizing this extraordinary medicine, Julia has treated a wide variety of conditions, including fertility, prenatal/postpartum, and gynecological conditions; headaches, chronic pain, anxiety, difficulty sleeping, digestion, and countless others. The harmony that acupuncture brings to the body permeates every aspect of a person’s life. And so, it addresses not only the individual’s main concern, but also prevents future illness and provides a general sense of well-being.
Julia believes that every person deserves to be heard, their health approached with understanding, and their treatment provided with the greatest quality of care. She will meet anyone in their current state of mind, body, and spirit, and work with them to get them where they want to go. Julia was born and raised in Chicago, where she currently lives with her husband and son.
CREDENTIALS
L.Ac
Licensed Acupuncturist
MSTOM
Master of Science in Traditional East Asian Medicine
Dipl.OM
Diplomate of East Asian Medicine, the highest tier of board certification given by the NCCAOM, encompassing both acupuncture and herbal medicine
TESTIMONIALS
“I have been seeing Julia for acupuncture for almost two years now and can confidently recommend her without hesitation. Julia is not only incredibly knowledgeable, skilled, and professional, but also kind, funny, and warm. She is so thoughtful in her treatment approach and really makes me feel validated and understood. I often tell her that I have learned more about my health from her than I have from all of my doctors in years prior. Over the years she has helped me immensely with a variety of health concerns, including anxiety, an irregular cycle, and hives/allergic reaction. I trust her completely and highly recommend making an appointment with her to address whatever concerns you may have.”
— RV, 02.2024
“JULIA IS A MAGICAL SORCERER. I started seeing her to manage my painful & severe symptoms during my cycle. I receive acupuncture treatments every two weeks and I wouldn't trade it for anything. I feel SO GOOD after treatments. She listens thoroughly and patiently as I describe any symptoms I experience, and she knows exactly what type of treatment I need. I have never left a session feeling bad. I am so grateful for her!”
— GB, 01.2024
“I've been seeing Julia for 5+ years now for chronic pain, and she has played a critical role in getting me back to living a normal life after not being able to manage normal daily activities. Not only is Julia expertly knowledgeable in acupuncture and cupping, but also in how medicinal herbs and nutrition can work together in helping your mind and body heal. She is one of the most compassionate and caring health care providers I have ever worked with. She really takes the time to listen to you, she never rushes you, and she is undaunted in resolving your health issues - Julia never gives up on you and never lets you give up on yourself! I honestly don't know where I would be without her - to say she has changed my life is an understatement.”
— PH, 03.2021
“Julia is simply astonishing. No matter what complaint you hit her with, she listens carefully and comes up with a range of potential solutions including those she can do in the office and those you can do at home on your own. She is extremely knowledgeable, experienced and dedicated to improving quality of life for her patients.”
— SM, 02.2023
“Julia has changed my life. I don’t live in pain anymore. She is a wonderful human being! I highly recommend booking an appointment with her immediately.”
— KW, 02.2023
“Julia is thoughtful, attentive, communicative and highly skilled. I look forward to working with her to restore balance in my body.”
— LS, 09.2022
“Julia is clearly an exceptional practitioner. After listening closely to my concerns she proceeded with a course of treatment that was very effective. I felt that I was in very good hands. I will return for future sessions as I expect them to help me a lot.”
— SM, 09.2022
“I have fibromyalgia, TMJD, and migraines, and I was barely functioning when I first started to see Julia. In the last year, her treatments have helped to revolutionize my life. I am sleeping, I have less pain, I can open my jaw (I couldn’t even open my mouth wide enough to eat an apple a year ago), and I am enjoying life so much more than I was before! The treatments have also helped me to get “unstuck” in some personal ways, including processing my own trauma, setting healthy boundaries and limits, and learning to be kind to my body. I cannot thank her and the team at Equilibrium Health + Wellness enough. I highly recommend her to anyone who will listen!”
— Anonymous, 04.2021
“Julia has been my acupuncturist for over a year now and I cannot recommend her enough! She has a wealth of knowledge and an excellent bedside manner. She is genuine and passionate about her work. Julia listens carefully and tailors her treatment plan to your specific needs. She helped us overcome infertility and become pregnant naturally! She then helped tremendously with pregnancy symptoms and my overall well being.”
— RK, 03.2021
“I went to Equilibrium for a number of health concerns and worked with Julia, their acupuncturist. I can honestly say that she is one of the most genuine and compassionate health care providers I’ve ever worked with. She takes the time to listen to exactly what is going on and never rushes you through a conversation. I can tell she truly cares about helping people feel better. ”
— JT
“Julia has been amazing! She's so knowledgeable and has really helped me, especially through my pregnancy. She can treat multiple problems in each session. She brought my blood pressure back to normal, brought down my A1C level, and significantly helped me with my aches and pains. Acupuncture works and I highly recommend Julia.”
— KM, 03.2021
“I love Julia, my acupuncturist, and recommend her for fertility issues and stress relief!”
— KK
“I’m not trying to say that acupuncture with Julia was a miracle for me... wait, actually I am trying to say that. I pulled a muscle, and after talking with my orthopedic doctor, it proceeded to get worse. I am an active person and I went from conquering 3 mile runs to barely walking. Julia was patient and very understanding of how frustrated I was. I walked in not expecting much, since the pain was so bad, but now I can walk with no pain. It’s a night and day difference, and I only have Julia to thank for this. I would not hesitate to refer her to any and everyone who is curious about acupuncture and has some pain they want help with.”
— CS
“I saw Julia for acupuncture during the last few months of my pregnancy. Her treatment helped keep me comfortable and happy during that time.”
— BL, 02.2021
“Julia is professional and caring. Her services have helped me with so many health issues. Definitely recommend Julia :)”
— AR, 03.2021
“I've been seeing Julia for help with infertility, regulation of my hormones, reduction of stress and anxiety, and help with neck and back pain. I fully admit I was hesitant to try it at first, since I hate needles and I had a hard time understanding how it could be effective. But it's surprisingly very relaxing, and it's miraculous how much relief the treatments give. Julia is a very knowledgeable and caring person. She explains anything you want to know about what she's doing and why. She also provides suggestions for what to do at home, and she sells herbs that can assist your treatments. I highly recommend her!”
— KW, 03.2021
“Julia is fantastic to work with. She listens intently and makes adjustments depending on what has been happening with me. My pain levels have decreased significantly since I’ve started seeing Julia for acupuncture. I’d highly recommend working with Julia!”
— AZ, 04.2021
“Julia is one of the most kind and compassionate people you will meet, and she truly takes the time to understand what you are looking to achieve from your acupuncture journey. I went to see her after my anxiety flared past the point of being manageable, and some weird health problems manifested. I knew if I went back to my doctors that I might walk away with another bottle of medicine and I wasn't prepared for that to happen. After meeting Julia, we put a plan into action. I can't eloquently explain it, but trust me when I say I could FEEL the changes happening. I also had to do the work in between my sessions to help balance my life, and she gave me the tools to do that.”
— JD, 03.2021
“Julia rocks! She helped me with everything from sinus issues, to fertility, and helped my milk flow after the baby arrived.”
— JM
“I had not tried acupuncture before, and Julia was great at explaining the process to me. I have never felt relief from my hip tightness until receiving her treatment. She had so many different solution options during my treatment, and was always open to my suggestions. On top of this, she was such a pleasure to be around and I felt very comfortable with her. I continually recommend her.”
— LS, 04.2021
“Julia is amazing! I have been seeing her on and off for quite a few years now, and she is always knowledgeable and helpful. She always knows what to do to address my issues at the moment, and is also great with different herbal medicines. She is the best! Highly recommend.”
— KF, 03.2021
“Julia has been a godsend! I've been going to see her consistently for about two months and I've noticed a drastic improvement in my quality of life — she has helped me address insomnia, digestive issues, back pain, stress and anxiety. I tell everyone I know to go to her!”
— EL, 05.2021
“Julia has been amazing through all my tears and over-sharing sessions. She listens, asks the right questions, gives me helpful tips, all while being compassionate and relatable. If you're looking for someone who takes time to listen to your goals and helps to figure out the why behind what is going on, Julia is the acupuncturist for you!”
— JD
“Great acupuncture appointment. The intake was thorough, she was attentive, and seemed very knowledgeable.”
— RJ, 02.2022
“I’m so glad I found Julia. Within my first appointment I felt at ease. I had acupuncture and cupping done to help with my back pain and felt instant relief.”
— JG, 07.2022
“Julia is warm and welcoming and took the time to listen and understand my needs. I feel really great about the treatment plan, and for the first time in a while I feel optimistic that my body is going to feel better.”
— AL, 02.2022
“Julia took the time to listen, ask questions, and fully understand my story… and I didn't feel rushed at all. She clearly laid out a plan of attack to help me feel better, and talked me through the process. Highly recommend Julia as she went above and beyond.”
— SH, 11.2021
“Julia is a miracle worker! I had the worst flare up of trigeminal neuralgia and she was able to make it go away! She is attentive, really listens to you and knows her stuff. She has great bedside manners and is absolutely great to work with. She rocks!”
— LD
“Julia is the best! I struggle with a chronic illness that was severely impacting my functioning when I started seeing her. My life now is so much better than it was before, and I am so grateful for her and the whole team at Equilibrium Health + Wellness. Thank you!!!”
— RS, 04.2021