South Bay Internal Healing
Dr. Julia Lee, DACM, L.Ac.
Contact: 408-202-5180
1400 Coleman Avenue Suite B12
Santa Clara, CA 95050
(Airport Park Garden Office Suites near San Jose International Airport, close to Highways 101 and 880)
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About
Dr. Julia Lee completed the Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine program at California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco. She also holds a B.S. in Chemical Biology with highest honors from UC Berkeley and an MBA from UC San Diego.
Having had a prior career in biotech and academic research, Dr. Lee's approach to natural medicine is rigorous and methodical, as well as intuitive and humane. She developed a "fusion" style of practice that merges essential aspects of Eastern medicine with Western scientific thinking.
Dr. Lee frequently organizes local events and teaches about the healing path through The Healing Mountain. She believes it is important to make true healing accessible to all. The South Bay Internal Healing clinic in Santa Clara operates through service and community contribution.
Public Teachings
Chinese Medicine for Emotions and Internal Organ Health
Sunday, August 17, 2025 at 2pm Saratoga Library
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.
Befriending Our Minds
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
Our minds can either be our best allies or worst enemies, depending on whether we understand how to work with our mental states. The practice of mindfulness is foundational in learning to befriend and understand our minds. In this program, we will discuss and gently practice together the ways we can more deeply connect with our bodies, breath, and internal thoughts and emotions. Practicing in this way over time can lead to stress reduction, improvement in social connections, as well as a greater sense of meaning and purpose in our lives.
Afternoon Mindfulness Practice
Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 2pm Saratoga Library
Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 1pm Sunnyvale 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
Join us for an hour of internal awareness practice, where we will tune into the body, breath, thoughts, and feelings.
Practical Mindfulness
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
Sunday, January 26, 2025 at 2pm Bascom Library
We’ll discuss and practice ways to connect with the body, breath, and mind to help us make better decisions, improve our health, and more successfully navigate stress and conflict.
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 101
Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at 11am Campbell Library
Monday, May 10, 2021 at 7pm Sunnyvale 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.
Acupuncture & Wellness Workshop
Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at 1pm San Francisco Police Department
Dr. Lee will be presenting with colleague 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.
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