Testimonials

  • “I attended a group sound bath and acupuncture experience with Julie and Miles and am so glad I did. I came in a little disoriented after having just been through an emotional experience, but Julie's sensitivity with the crystal bowls and other instruments created a soothing, otherworldly sensation, that when combined with Miles' acupuncture, left me in much calmer state. Thank you for such a healing evening Miles and Julie!”

    -Andréa Bond, LMT

  • “I was in pain for 20 years. A slipped disc in the lumbar spine and pinched nerves in the cervical spine caused muscle and nerve damage. Years of PT and a spinal fusion didn’t help. One year of carefully tailored/monitored pilates with Julie and I am pain free. Now I can lift, run and play with my granddaughter. Julie gave me back my life”

    -Alison

  • “I have experienced chronic pain, migraines and GI issues since I was a child. Having chronic illness, it can be difficult to trust clinicians and often exhausting going to appointments…especially after so many disappointments. While I had tried acupuncture before, never did I stick with it consistently enough to experience long-lasting or life changing results. During my first phone call with Miles, I knew this would be different. Acupuncture allows me to drop into a space for deep energetic healing that I cannot access anywhere else. There is a sincerity and presence provided, along with the clear and rooted expertise in TCM. There’s no wonder why Idyllwild Acupuncture has so many committed patients who all see results. Personally, I am certain that weekly appointments for the last two years are the #1 contributor to more vibrancy and wellbeing I now feel in my life. I am so grateful.”

    -Melanie

  • “My first exposure to Pilates was approximately four years ago when I was in my early sixties. At the urging of a neighbor who raved about Julie’s abilities, I signed up for a private workout session with her. Since then, I have seen Julie on a regular basis. Because of Pilates, my energy level, posture, strength, coordination, and balance have improved. I feel better and am much more flexible. My family and friends have noticed the difference. I have to credit Julie for getting me hooked on Pilates.

    Julie is the perfect Pilates instructor – very knowledgeable, patient, and kind. Her instructions are precise and clear. I thoroughly enjoy my sessions with her and am always surprised at how quickly the time passes. Julie has shown a great ability to assess my needs and to structure a beneficial workout. Initially, given my age, I was unsure whether Pilates would work for me. I now believe it is as terrific an exercise program for older adults, as it is for other age groups. I get a great workout without the joint pain I had with other activities.”

    -Kathy

  • “I suffer from migraine headaches, my entire spine is bone on bone, both knees require replacement, and I have chronic arthritis, not to mention a 30-year Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis…I am able to currently do most everything I want without surgery. I depend completely on Dr. Thomas to relieve my back pain, which he manages with regular acupuncture and bodywork…My arthritis, while relatively severe, has been kept in check, allowing me to refrain from taking opiates… I am always in awe that Dr. Thomas has been able to provide me a quality of life that I hadn’t experienced in over twenty years. In my mind he is nothing short of a miracle worker.”

    -Delanne

  • "Because of the benefits I have gained from my Pilates workouts with Julie, I recently started seeing her for Feldenkrais sessions. After a few sessions, I am amazed at how much I have learned about how my body moves and, stemming from that awareness, how much easier movement can be. I find myself walking home from each session with a bounce in my step.”

    -Kathy C

  • "Feldenkrais has helped me with shoulder and back issues. Julie has been able to help me change muscle group patterns that affect my posture and my gait and patterns of skeletal movement. I had tried many ways to get rid of a hitch in my tennis serve, but Julie, who has never picked up a racket, was able to communicate to me how to focus on the movement of the chest and successfully visualize how to remove the hitch. The beauty of Feldenkrais is that it promotes awareness of what the body is doing, and this is the path to changing patterns of movement that are causing pain.”

    -Jeep

  • “Before moving through the video, my spine felt tired and my low back compressed. Once I finished the video, I was free of discomfort, had more space in my low back and felt rejuvenated through my spine.

    Julie Lively's video lessons are mini-explorations into the body that produce favorable results. Julie's instruction is clear, concise, and relaxing. The videos are short enough that they are easy to work into your day, but long enough to make a positive difference in the body. Thank you!”

    -Karen

  • “Don’t miss Julie Lively’s ATM classes and her Feldenkrais work. This modality and way of working with the body uniquely impacts deeply ingrained somatic patterns of tension and rigidity. Her work gently helps the body achieve small but powerful changes toward ease, relaxation and elimination of pain. Julie’s kind and powerful presence is just an added bonus.”

    -Wanda

  • “Being treated by Miles and Julie is like entering a dynamic sanctuary of health and healing that engenders deep trust and brilliant outcomes.”

    -Steven