South Bay Internal Healing
36 Harold Ave B3, Santa Clara
Aisha Julia Lee, DACM, LAc
Contact (text/call)
408-202-5180
Next teaching events
Mindfulness Practice
Sunnyvale Library
Sun 10/18, 2-3pm
Mindfulness: Perspectives from Science and Medicine (Lecture)
Campbell Library
Sat 10/24, 1-2pm
About Dr. Lee
Dr. Lee practices internal healing in Santa Clara, focusing on healing the root of internal medicine diseases. In her work, Dr. Lee integrates knowledge of Chinese medicine with modern medicine and science. She frequently gives talks around the Bay Area at local institutions such as libraries, schools, and companies.
Dr. Lee grew up in the South Bay, received a B.S. in Chemical Biology from UC Berkeley, and worked in biotech research for a few years prior to pursuing medical training. Dr. Lee graduated from UC San Diego with an MBA and completed her doctoral degree in Chinese medicine at California Institute of Integral Studies. She spent 20+ years researching and practicing medicine at the intersection of science, spirituality, and healing.
Free Introductory Meeting
If you are interested in Dr. Lee's work, please contact the office at 408-202-5180 to schedule a free introductory meeting to discuss your case and learn about Dr. Lee's approach. Following this free meeting, payment for further work with Dr. Lee is paid on the sliding scale.
Past Programs
Mindfulness Teachings
Friday, July 19, 2024 at 12pm AstraZeneca Redwood City
Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 11am Saratoga Library
Sunday, November 3, 2024 at 2pm Sunnyvale Library
Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 2pm Saratoga Library
Sunday, January 26, 2025 at 2pm Bascom Library
Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 1pm Sunnyvale Library
Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2pm Morgan Hill Library
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 7pm Los Altos Library
Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 2pm Gilroy Library
Sunday, June 1, 2025 at 2pm Fremont Library
Saturday, 6/7, 7/5, and 8/2, 2025 at 2pm Hayward Library
Sunday, 1/5, 3/23, 4/20, 5/11, and 6/22, 2025 at 2pm Sunnyvale Library
Sunday, 7/27, 8/31, 9/28, 10/26, 11/30, and 12/28, 2025 at 4:30pm Sunnyvale Library
Friday 5/15, 2026 at 1pm Bascom Library
Sunday, 1/4, 2/28, 3/15, 4/12, 5/24, 6/21, 7/5, 8/23 (1pm), 9/6, 2026 at 2pm Sunnyvale Library
Dr. Lee has taught mindfulness extensively in the Bay Area. Her teaching style is a unique blend based on her understanding of Eastern medicine and philosophy as well as Western science and medicine.
Chinese Medicine for Chronic Pain
Sunday, April 19, 2026, 4-5pm Sunnyvale Library
Thursday, May 7, 2026, 7-8pm Cupertino Library
Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 7-8pm Los Altos Library
Saturday, May 30, 2026, 11-12pm Gilroy Library
Saturday, June 6, 2026, 2-3pm Hayward Library
Saturday, September 26, 2026 11:30-12:30pm Claremont Branch Library
Roughly a quarter of Americans suffer from chronic pain, and people often search for solutions from both mainstream and alternative medicine. In this talk, we will discuss natural reasons why the body manifests pain, what the healing process for pain may look like, strategies to cope with pain during the healing process, and beneficial attitudes that support pain relief. This talk is also suitable for caregivers and family members of those with chronic pain, to learn more about how to communicate with and support loved ones going through pain.
Acupuncture 101
Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at 11am Campbell Library
Monday, May 10, 2021 at 7pm Sunnyvale Library
Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 2pm Gilroy Library
Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 11am Cupertino Library
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 7pm Los Altos Library
Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 11:30am North Berkeley Library
Acupuncture is a branch within the vast field of Chinese medicine, and is based on a very different worldview than that of Western science and medicine. Thousands of years after the formation of the Chinese meridian system, acupuncture is still actively in use during our modern times. Join Dr. Lee for an informative talk on acupuncture and Chinese medicine.
Chinese Medicine and Cancer Prevention
Saturday, August 22, 2026, 2-3pm Hayward Library
Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the U.S. with over $7.2 billion spent annually on cancer research and over $200 billion on direct cancer-related medical care and prescription drugs. In this presentation, we will look at cancer prevention from a natural health lens, as well as explore some core preventative principles from Chinese Medicine. We will go over different articles and practical examples to understand how these principles might apply in our current times. Participants will learn a basic foundation about mind-body connection and the importance of developing this for disease prevention.
Healing in Daily Life
Saturday, July 18, 2026, 2-3pm Hayward Library
We will discuss practical, accessible, and enjoyable ways to infuse healing time into our day-to-day lives. Many activities that support healing are free and can be integrated into our everyday experience if we make creative efforts to connect with our surroundings. This talk will also include ideas for creating space in our lives for a daily healing practice, as well as discussion of mindsets and strategies that support the natural healing process.
Chinese Medicine for Emotions and Internal Health
Sunday, August 17, 2025 at 2pm Saratoga Library
Monday, October 20, 2025 at 1:30pm Sunnyvale Senior Center
Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 2pm Sunnyvale Library
Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 2pm Hayward Library
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 10:30-11:30am Village Square SJPL
How do emotions such as anger, worry, fear, and grief directly impact our bodies?
Thousands of years ago, the intricate system of Chinese medicine clearly mapped out the connections between different human emotions and their connections to the internal organs of the body. Today, many of the modern diseases of internal medicine are at least in part related to these different emotions' long-term effect on the physical body. We'll discuss examples such as lung cancer's deep connection with excessive grief, hypertension's relationship with congestion of anger and fear, and worry and overthinking affecting the stomach health and functionality.
The Eastern and Western views of the body and mind are starting to converge in our times, and we will discuss bestselling books such as Bessel van der Kolk MD's "The Body Keeps the Score" and various other resources highlighting these important insights regarding our health and wellness.
Foundations of Natural Healing
Sunday, May 23, 2026 at 2pm Hayward Library
Just as our bodies can heal naturally from physical cuts and wounds, Chinese medicine teaches that our integrated bodymind systems have the capacity to heal naturally from life’s challenging experiences. We will discuss foundational concepts of natural healing and practice some basic breathing and mindfulness exercises together. The talk will include information on reducing risks of some common diseases.
Chinese Medicine and Dementia Prevention
Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 11am Hayward Library
More than 7 million Americans live with Alzheimer's, the most common form of dementia, and that number is expected to double by 2060.
However, nearly 45 percent of all dementia cases may be prevented or delayed by making healthy lifestyle changes, reports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In this talk, we will discuss some fundamental concepts of Chinese medicine - a natural and holistic approach to healing - and how this medical tradition addresses reducing the risk of dementia.
Mindfulness and Acupuncture 101
Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 2pm Hayward Library
Join us for an informative talk on the basic concepts behind mindfulness and acupuncture, as well as how these two subjects are deeply related. Both are practices developed from ancient times until now, and both are actively in use today in supporting health and well-being.
Mosaic Interfaith Dinner
Tuesday, June 3, 2025 from 5-8pm, Santa Clara University
Guest speaker on the value of interfaith exploration (including sharing some stories from personal journey) and reasons to learn about other faiths and cultures.
Acupuncture for Living & Aging Gracefully
Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 11am, Ellore Senior Living, Santa Clara
Acupuncture was legalized in California in 1975, but despite acceptance and usage in hospital settings like Kaiser, Sutter Health, and UCSF, a deeper understanding of this ancient practice is still not widespread. In this talk, Dr. Julia Lee will give a brief overview of acupuncture history, discuss how acupuncture fits into the current modern medical landscape, and the audience will come away with a practical understanding of how acupuncture facilitates healing, as well as when and how to consider incorporating acupuncture as part of one's medical care. We will discuss what a typical acupuncture treatment might look like, how it may benefit our health and support the aging process, with time for Q&A from the audience.
The Internal Landscape of the Human Body
Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at 7pm Campbell Library
Discover the profound knowledge of energy currents in the human body acquired over millennia by practitioners of the internal healing arts. Explore how our emotions and trauma impact our internal organs and their associated meridians, unlocking valuable insights into our health and well-being. Join us to learn about these vital health assets and their pathways in our bodies.
Navigating the Silicon Valley Jungle
Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at 7pm Saratoga Library
Monday, October 2, 2023 at 6:30pm Gilroy Library
Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at 7pm Cupertino Library
Friday, October 13, 2023 at 4:30pm Calabazas Library
Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 2pm Los Altos Library
Saturday, October 21, 2023 at 2pm Milpitas Library
Once upon a time, humans were concerned with wild animals, natural disasters, and hunting and gathering food. Today, we may not need to worry about physical challenges like being chased by a wolf, surviving an avalanche, or hunting with bow and arrow, but we are still faced with an overwhelming amount of decisions on a regular basis that influence our quality of life, health, work, and ability to care for ourselves and those around us. Come explore and discuss together ways we can find peace, relaxation, and health in our daily lives here in this area!
Traditional Healing Wisdom
Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 2pm Ocean of Compassion Buddhist Center in Campbell
For thousands of years, Buddhist teachings were transmitted alongside medical traditions that understood the existence of a healing life force within us all. Over the centuries, the life force (given different names based on culture, such as qi and prana) was mapped out to flow in energy channels in the body. In this event, Dr. Lee will give an overview of traditional healing wisdom and some related scientific studies, as well as practical ways of cultivating this way of healing in our own lives.
Natural Medicine
Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at 11am Almaden Library
Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at 11am Calabazas Library
Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at 7pm Campbell Library
For most of human history, people used natural methods to heal themselves. In this talk, we will briefly discuss the history of medicine in the U.S. leading to the modern medical system we have today, and dive into key ways to heal naturally in a holistic approach that integrates the physical, energetic, and spiritual aspects of our being. Time will be provided for Q&A and group discussion.
The Art of the Heart: Cultivating Inner Peace in Turbulent Times
Monday, August 9, 2021 at 7pm Sunnyvale Library
As our communities reopen and recover from the pandemic, mental health remains an important part of making the transition. Join us for a talk on an approach towards inner wellbeing that is rooted in Eastern philosophy. This approach (“the art of the heart” - termed xinshu, 心術, in Chinese) involves an active cultivation of one’s inner calm, stability and clarity. Through practice, one’s inner center can be strengthened such that one remains peaceful despite challenging external circumstances. In this talk, Dr. Lee will draw on examples from popular books, movies, and science to illustrate these classical concepts of Eastern philosophy.
Bridging the Generational and Cultural Gap
Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at 12pm BASIS Independent Fremont
This event involves a discussion of ways for adults and students to build more mutual understanding and empathy, and why these are tremendously valuable skills in current times. Dr. Lee will mention important examples where differences in cultural values directly influence students' behavior in a classroom setting. Her path of practicing traditional medicine in modern society has involved much experience in overcoming generational and cultural barriers.
Acupuncture & Wellness Workshop
Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at 1pm San Francisco Police Department
Dr. Lee will be presenting with colleague Dr. Ahnee Min of the San Francisco Wellness Center. Together, they will share on acupuncture and Chinese medicine's benefits for modern society, as well as practical ways that acupuncture and Chinese medicine can benefit mental health and wellness.