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Julie Rake Integrative Medicine It is a real movement and in essence the goal is restoring the focus of medicine onto health and healing and away from disease and mere symptom management.

People often ask, “What is Integrative Medicine (IM)?” The short answer is that IM is the intelligent combination of traditional conventional medicine combined with evidenced based complimentary and alternative treatments. To me IM means a lot more. The IM practitioner embodies health, is a steward of healing and a curator of wholeness. We commit to exemplify the lifestyle we recommend. Whether the patient needs assistance in the arenas of mind, body or spirit, the provider is adept at partnering with and providing care in any and all of these domains. Today we have excellent practitioners of conventional medicine who manage chronic disease processes and are skilled at critical care. However, we are in crisis in unprecedented ways. Brene Brown, Doctor of Social Science, reminds us “We are the most in debt, addicted and obese adult cohort in American history.” We are in desperate need of practitioners proficient in healing the moral and spiritual wounds that drive damaging behaviors. We need providers practiced at untying the knots and neural pathways that drive negative, damaging and repetitive thinking. We need healers who can assist with personal transformation in exceptional ways raising awareness and expanding consciousness. Finally, we need agents of courage willing to step into the lives of another, to empathically take the journey together. Since antiquity, the role of healer was to lead people out of the darkness of infirmary into the light of health. Having faced our own injuries and illnesses on our own healing journey, we are familiar with the path. In the words of the great teacher Pema Chodron “Only when we know our own darkness well can we be present with the darkness of others.” The journey into healing is best supported when travelled with a skillful, compassionate and ethical leader to carry the lantern. Integrative Medicine is the vessel through which I attempt to assist in revitalizing and invigorating suspended and infirm lives.

GARLIC PARMESAN BROCCOLI INGREDIENTS:* 24 oz (8 cups) broccoli florets* 3 tbsp. Olive oil. * 4 cloves garlic, minced. * ...
10/14/2026

GARLIC PARMESAN BROCCOLI
INGREDIENTS:
* 24 oz (8 cups) broccoli florets
* 3 tbsp. Olive oil.
* 4 cloves garlic, minced.
* Salt and pepper, to taste
* ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan
* 3 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice
DIRECTIONS:
* Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray.
* Place broccoli florets in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet. Add olive oil and garlic; season with salt & pepper, to taste. Gently toss to combine.
* Place into oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until tender. Serve immediately, sprinkled with Parmesan and lemon juice. Recipe by, “Damn Delicious.”

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that follows a seasonal pattern, most often beginning in the f...
10/14/2026

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that follows a seasonal pattern, most often beginning in the fall or winter as daylight hours shorten. It is linked to changes in light exposure that can disrupt the body’s internal clock, melatonin, and serotonin levels.

Common signs to watch for include persistent low mood or irritability, loss of interest in usual activities, fatigue and oversleeping, increased appetite (especially for carbs), difficulty concentrating, social withdrawal, and feelings of hopelessness that return around the same time each year.

If these symptoms appear with the change of seasons and interfere with daily life, it is worth tracking them and speaking with a healthcare professional, as light therapy, counseling, lifestyle adjustments, or other treatments help! Just a tidbit to raise awareness as we move into the darker days of late fall and winter. 🌃

This photo was taken when Angel and I facilitated a retreat in Montana not long ago. I often teach foundations of health...
10/14/2026

This photo was taken when Angel and I facilitated a retreat in Montana not long ago.

I often teach foundations of health and wellness, prevention, food, sleep, movement, nature, and stress reduction. I educate on nervous system regulation, cultivating emotional steadiness, and contemplative practices that cultivate calm.

But what lives closest to my heart is this:
Beneath the low-level depression, beneath the fear and anxiety, beneath the anger, the old shame, the sense of not-enoughness, the despair, and even the broken heart… there is a radiance that has never been harmed. It has always been whole and complete.

Your true essence—your soul, the core of who you are—is perfect, healthy, vibrant, and whole. It has never been lost and can never be broken.

The journey is not about becoming fitter, more beautiful, wealthier, or more successful. It is about removing the layers that have built up so that your radiance can finally be felt, experienced, seen, and lived. Because you have always been that. I hope you remember how beautiful you are. You are a radiant being filled with light. Wishing you a lovely day! 💫💛

10/13/2026

Saturday’s Autumn Alchemy seminar was nothing short of magical. ✨ The room was full—not only of people, but of presence, community, and real connection.

What stayed with me most was the openness of everyone who showed up. Many arrived carrying something heavy: physical pain, grief, or life circumstances that don’t resolve on a schedule. Still, they made space for themselves and one another. They shared, listened, and allowed themselves to be supported.

By the end, there was a beautiful sense of belonging—a reminder that we don’t have to carry everything alone.

Serra and I are deeply grateful to everyone who joined us and helped create such a welcoming space. Thank you for your trust, your presence, and the care you offered one another. 💛

THAI NOODLE SALADINGREDIENTS:Cashew Carrot Ginger Sauce:* 1 1/2 cups Pacific Foods Organic Cashew Carrot Ginger Soup.* 2...
10/12/2026

THAI NOODLE SALAD
INGREDIENTS:
Cashew Carrot Ginger Sauce:
* 1 1/2 cups Pacific Foods Organic Cashew Carrot Ginger Soup.
* 2 tablespoons cashew butter
* 2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce
* 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger
* 1 teaspoon grated garlic
* 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Salad Ingredients:
* 8oz brown rice noodles, cooked
* 1 teaspoon sesame oil
* 1 cup thinly sliced red cabbage
* 1/2 cup thinly sliced English cucumber
* 1/2 of a red bell pepper sliced thin
* 2 carrots shredded
* 2 green onions sliced thin
* 1/2 cup shelled edamame
* 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
DIRECTIONS:
* In a medium pan stir together ingredients for the sauce. Bring to a low boil then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer 10-15 minutes or until sauce has reduced to about 1 cup. Stir occasionally. Once reduced, strain the sauce and cool to room temperature.
* Cook rice noodles according to package instructions, drain them and rinse under cold water. Add the noodles to a large serving bowl and toss them with the sesame oil.
* Add all veggies in with the noodles and pour in the sauce. Toss everything together. Top the salad with chopped cashews just before serving. Recipe by, “Recipe Runner.”

Today is Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Susan La Flesche Picotte was born in 1865 on the Omaha Reservation in Nebraska. As a g...
10/12/2026

Today is Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Susan La Flesche Picotte was born in 1865 on the Omaha Reservation in Nebraska. As a girl, she watched an elderly Native woman die because medical help never arrived—a memory that inspired her to become a doctor.

In 1889 she became the first Native American woman to earn a medical degree. She returned to serve her community, traveling by horseback through difficult terrain and severe weather to care for patients, deliver babies, and promote public health. Near the end of her life she raised enough donations to open a hospital on the reservation in Walthill, Nebraska.

“Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.” 🌀💙

Good morning. ☀️ Rise and shine. May you be happy, peaceful, healthy, and strong. Let’s make it a great day! Have a Mir...
10/12/2026

Good morning. ☀️ Rise and shine. May you be happy, peaceful, healthy, and strong. Let’s make it a great day!
Have a Miraculous Monday. 🌸

For those who’ve enquired. My 30 day outlook for offerings:Thursday October 22nd. Barrett Honors College speaking event...
10/11/2026

For those who’ve enquired. My 30 day outlook for offerings:

Thursday October 22nd. Barrett Honors College speaking event. How this college shaped me and is shaping the incoming generations of young thinkers.

Saturday October 24th. Victoria James Stay Wild Studio. “Can Love Heal Whaf Divides Us?” Noon. A talk and experiential afternoon of connection, inspiration, and meditation. Spaces are limited. Email: [email protected]

Sunday November 1st. “Rhythms of Renewal.” 10:00am - 2:00pm. An afternoon of connection, and community. Discussions, mediation, sound healing, breath work, drumming circle, and more.
Hosted by Brain Injury Alliance of Arizona. Location: Ability 360 Sign up here: https://biaaz.org/event/rhythms-of-renewal-2026/

SAVE THE DATE: For those of you who came and loved our recent Autumn Alchemy gathering ~ stay tuned for something even more special.

We’re creating New Light: Sound, Stillness, and Sanctuary— an immersive afternoon of guided meditation, sound immersion, restorative breathwork, gentle Yin Yoga, and practices designed to help you carry your inner light through the season and into the New Year.💡 More details coming soon.

If any of these speak to you, I’d be honored to have you there. Feel free to reach out with questions — I’m happy to share more.
Looking forward to gathering with you. 🍂

The world is violent and mercurial--it will have its way with you. We are saved only by love--love for each other and th...
10/10/2026

The world is violent and mercurial--it will have its way with you. We are saved only by love--love for each other and the love that we pour into the art we feel compelled to share: being a parent; a writer; a painter; a friend. We live in a perpetually burning building, and what we must save from it, all the time, is love. 💗 ~ Tennessee Williams.

Good morning. 🌞 Wishing everyone a great Friday.🌻
10/09/2026

Good morning. 🌞 Wishing everyone a great Friday.🌻

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8245 N 85th Way
Scottsdale, AZ
85258

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Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
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