Julie Lawson Lic.Ac (UK), L.Ac (MD)

Julie Lawson runs an Acupuncture and Rejuvanessence Clinic in Ridgeway and will shortly open another in Fort Erie, Ontario. Acupuncture is a system of healing which has been practiced in Eastern countries for thousands of years. It is used successfully to treat people with a wide range of acute and chronic illnesses. According to traditional theory, our health is dependent on the body’s motivating energy (qi) moving in a smooth and balanced way through a series of channels beneath the skin. By inserting fine needles into acupuncture points, an acupuncturist can stimulate the body’s own healing response. The practitioner’s focus is on improving the overall well-being and health of the patient, rather than just the isolated treatment of specific symptoms. The flow of qi can be disturbed by a number of factors: poor nutrition, climatic conditions, infections, trauma, hereditary factors, emotional states. Five Element Acupuncture has its roots in Japanese, Korean and Chinese traditions but was brought to Europe in the 20th century before spreading to North America. There are now many Five Element colleges in the USA/UK and one opening in Fort Erie September 2008. Its philosophy and clinical application is particularly suited to our Western lifestyle, causes of disease and conditions. Rejuvanessence is a holistic facial massage that is very gentle and wonderfully restful. Rejuvanessence works on the acupuncture points and meridians of head, face and neck to release blocked qi, thus relieving headache, jaw, neck and shoulder pain. As well as looking better, you will also find that you will feel better, breathe better and experience more calm, tolerance and increased energy, often with new realizations and insights into how to minimize stress. For many people, the visual effects become secondary as they discover that health and emotional well-being are also enhanced. The qi in the body is balanced, the nervous system is finely tuned and the harmony of bodymindspirit is restored.