I studied at NUNM and the Moving Mountain Institute, where I learned advanced needle techniques, shiatsu, qi gong tui na, cupping, ortho bionomy, cranial sacral therapy, visceral manipulation, myofascial release, moxibustion, and the application of herbal formulas and topicals. This strong foundation has inspired and enabled me to co-found a medicinal herbal company, East West Topicals. This company bridges natural Chinese herbs with modern culture by creating classical formulas in an easy to use salve. My aim in establishing East West Topicals is to provide accessible healing for all.

I aim to work with you and apply any or all of these techniques to help you be at your best.

I have been an avid soccer player since a young age and as many know, with sport comes injury. Battling with multiple knee injuries led me to become frustrated with western medicine’s ineffective approach of icing and prescription pills. Masking the pain did not help with healing. This led me to acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine, which made beneficial, lasting structural changes.

Through my own personal healing journey and aiding others on theirs, I’ve learned to respect the body’s innate ability to heal. Listening to my patients requires more than hearing their words. In my studies I have been trained to listen to patients’ internal landscape by taking pulse, facial diagnosis, palpation, and asking diagnostic questions. My philosophy as a health practitioner is to work in collaboration with my patients. The keys to this are consent, communication, and respect. We will be working together to optimize your health. Through teamwork, I am excited to achieve your healthcare goals and Vitalize Wellness is our place to do this together.

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Julie Lee is a licensed acupuncturist and board-certified herbalist in the state of Oregon. She is also nationally certified by the NCCAOM. Julie strives to achieve balance between the body, mind and spirt, leading to complete harmony within each person. Her specialties include but are not limited to, women’s general health concerns, menstrual irregularities and PMS, menopausal symptoms support, digestive diseases and complaints, anxiety and other mood disturbances and sleep disorders. Julie was born and raised in Seoul, South Korea and speaks fluent Korean. She comes from a family with a long history in Oriental Medicine. Her father is a notable MD, PhD, and professor of Oriental Medicine at Kyung Hee University of Oriental Medicine in South Korea. Since childhood, Julie has learned much from her family, especially her father, and is thankful for the knowledge that has been instilled in her. As a young woman, Julie spent ten years as a figure skater in Seoul. During her training, she worked with an acupuncturist, and a massage therapist. Through the use of these modalities, she was able to improve within the sport and maintain a healthy body and weight composition. When becoming a figure skater instructor, she continued the use of these modalities, especially acupuncture, with her students, observing positive changes within their athletic abilities. In 2001, Julie graduated from the University of Seoul Women with a bachelor degree in Natural Science, specializing in Human Movement. In 2003, Julie met, fell in love, married her husband, and moved to Portland shortly after. In 2009, Julie graduated from the masters program at the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine (OCOM). Post graduation, Julie continued her education through completing numerous internships. In Korea, she studied at Kang Nam Kyung Hee Oriental Medicine Clinic. In Seoul, South Korea, she had the opportunity to observe, work and further her education at the University of Kyung Hee hospital, completing additional experience and training in weight loss, and gynecology. In Julie’s free time, she enjoys traveling, internationally and nationally, cooking Korean food, golfing, reading and spending time with her family.

Julie Lee is a licensed acupuncturist and board-certified herbalist in the state of Oregon. She i... Read More