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Acupuncture In Lexington, MA

Balance By Julie Stephenson, L.Ac.

Welcome to Balance By Julie in Lexington, MA where we specialize in treating back pain, anxiety, depression, insomnia, and headaches among other concerns. Our office office is located right off of 95 for easy access from Bedford, Burlington, Waltham, Concord, Woburn, Wellesley, Newton and other metrowest neighborhoods.

Our philosophy of care governs everything that we do. Our goal is to compassionately work with our patients to restore an optimal state of health. Your comfort and good health are our utmost priorities. Our acupuncture treatments can not only treat symptoms, but also address the root of your medical condition according to the principles of Chinese Medicine.

We offer acupuncture, microneedling, and reiki to fit all your health needs.​

How Acupuncture Complements Sports Medicine: An Integrated Approach

Published April 20, 2026
How Acupuncture Complements Sports Medicine: An Integrated Approach

Modern sports medicine has evolved far beyond rest, ice, and painkillers. Today’s athletes, both professional and recreational alike, are increasingly supported by multidisciplinary care teams that may include physicians, physical therapists, athletic trainers, chiropractors, nutritionists, and mental performance coaches. Within this integrated model, acupuncture has emerged as a powerful complementary therapy, bridging ancient medical wisdom with contemporary sports science.

What Is Moxibustion?

What Is Moxibustion?

Moxibustion is a traditional therapy rooted in East Asian medicine that involves the application of heat to specific points on the body using moxa, a dried form of the herb Artemisia argyi (commonly known as mugwort). The goal is simple but powerful: warm the body, stimulate circulation, and support the natural flow of energy, often referred to as qi,

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When Your Next Meal is Part of the Treatment Plan

When Your Next Meal is Part of the Treatment Plan

For many chronic health issues, everyday exposures matter most. Food isn’t only fuel. It’s raw material, signaling molecules, and a daily set of “instructions” your body reads repeatedly.

The idea of food as medicine isn’t new. It shows up in traditional healing systems, in public health, and increasingly in modern clinical research. The most useful way to think about

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