Julie Silver, MSW, L.Ac.

Julie Silver, MSW, L.Ac. is the proud founder and owner of Michigan Associates of Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine, Inc. Currently, Julie is an NCCAOM board-certified Acupuncturist who earned her degree from the Midwest College of Oriental Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. In addition to her clinical training, she holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work (M.S.W.) from Wayne State University.

Previously, Julie served as a dedicated board member of the Michigan State Board of Acupuncture. She successfully completed two full terms in this role in June 2022.

Today, Julie’s client base is quite diverse. She frequently works with many different patients who have benefited from acupuncture and are deeply interested in health prevention and wellness.

Fertility and Women’s Health

For the past 20 years, Julie has worked closely with women and couples, helping them on their journey to become parents. Specifically, she trained under Dr. Randine Lewis, the author of The Infertility Cure, and Jane Lyttleton, the author of Treating Infertility with Traditional Chinese Medicine. Furthermore, she has studied alongside many other recognized leaders in the field of fertility and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).

Alongside her experienced colleagues in the practice, she thoroughly understands the mastery of combining acupuncture with Assisted Reproductive Technology.

Ultimately, the marriage between Traditional Chinese Medicine and women’s health is a very fruitful one. Many symptoms and health issues related to women’s health respond exceptionally well to acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. In addition to working with fertility, Julie specializes in supporting peri-menopausal and menopausal women. Consequently, she regularly helps individuals manage conditions like Endometriosis, Fibroids, PMS, and Pelvic Inflammatory Disorders.

Pain and Musculoskeletal Conditions

Acupuncture is highly effective for treating chronic pain and systemic inflammation. Over the years, Julie has trained extensively with experts in the field. As a result, she skillfully combines acupuncture with traditional treatments for musculoskeletal conditions.

Currently, she is completing advanced training in The Balance Method of Acupuncture. This specialized approach offers a highly effective method for treating localized pain and inflammation.

In her daily practice, she works with a variety of Traditional Chinese Medicine techniques, using acupuncture and Chinese herbs as the true foundation. Additionally, she supplements acupuncture with massage, gua sha, moxibustion, cupping, and electro-acupuncture.

Outside the Clinic

When she is not creating well-balanced, holistic treatments for her patients, Julie is incredibly passionate about nature. Because she loves the outdoors, she can frequently be found enjoying nature-related activities with her fiancé, Mark.

She also loves to travel. In fact, she enjoys taking several road trips each year to visit her close friends in Chicago or to explore beautiful National Parks, including Yellowstone, Glacier, Bryce, and Zion. Ultimately, she is a true lover of good food, meaningful conversations, and all that life has to offer. Julie, Mark, and their rescue dog, Casey, live happily in Royal Oak.