My name is Julie Meyer. I’m an acupuncturist in Bath Maine, actively engaged in the healing of our broken world, one hurting human at a time. My website is http://www.radiantme.com. I graduated from the New England School of Acupuncture in 1998 where I studied Traditional Chinese Medicine, Japanese Meridian-Style acupuncture, and Chinese herbs. Prior to that, I trained in Shuri-Ryu Karate and Modern Arnis (a Filipino stick-fighting style), receiving black belts in both styles in 1992. I no longer train in martial arts but continue exploring the energetics of the body through middle eastern dance, and by exploring the relationships and shared vocabulary between dance and the martial arts with colleagues who are both (either) dancers or martial artists and who are also body-workers (massage therapist) or healers (acupuncturists). Our collaborative efforts have opened my eyes to the possibilities inherent in Team-work, and I hope to blog more about that in the future… So far (as of late January 200 
I’ve only told a few family members about this blog. I wanted to get the hang of how to do this before spreading the word. When I went into labor with my first child I had the same need to persevere alone for awhile before calling in the team (just after transition!). I think I may be transitioning soon, and therefore, contacting those I know and love and asking for your participation, feedback, questions, and any additional type of support for this blog you would like to offer.
Thanks for reading…
January 27, 2008 at 3:44 am
Just thinking of you tonight & decided to check 5 minds. Is this a new year (for you) resolution? I looked at it just after you told us (both of them were then mostly recipies & I was very impressed. Maybe you’ll get me back on gluten free yet. Keep it up. Again, Love & best wishes for the day now almost past & the year with love, Mom
January 27, 2008 at 3:13 pm
Hi Mom, Don’t see many bloggers communicating with their moms on line, but why not? You’ve given me an idea for a new post about familial trends in health and the wisdom of pathology! coming soon. love, Julie
February 23, 2008 at 3:52 am
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