Our Team

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Miles Thomas, DACM, L.Ac.

Miles Thomas, DACM, L.Ac., has been involved in the study and practice of Asian Medicine, meditation and bodywork, and martial arts in a number of settings for 25 years. 

Currently residing in the mountains of Southern California, he spends most of his time in clinical practice. He runs a local clinic, Idyllwild Community Acupuncture. He is also on the faculty of PCHS - SD.

In the recent past, he was employed by Sharp Healthcare for 8 years as an Acupuncturist where he was involved in in/outpatient care, program development and facilitation. Miles focuses on general and preventative medicine using a blend of Chinese and Functional Medicine.

You can also find Miles playing music around Idyllwild. Click here to see when he’s performing next! 

Photo of Julie Lively: A smiling middle aged woman with wavy salt and pepper hair, a nose ring, a necklace with a cluster of labradorite crystals and a ribbed fuchsia colored shirt. She stands in front of greenery.

Julie Lively, MS, OTR/L, GCFP

Julie Lively, MS, OTR/L, GCFP has a long history of working with movement in various capacities. First being a dancer and Occupational Therapist, she found her way to Pilates, Craniosacral Therapy, and the Feldenkrais Method® while rehabilitating her own injuries. 

Julie is a Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner®, a Stott Certified Pilates Instructor, and a Craniosacral Practitioner.  Together, Julie’s studies give her a unique perspective and understanding of stillness, motion, and function. She has worked with people of all ages from infants to adults in their early 90s. As owner of Moving Lively, she specializes in working with chronic pain, repetitive strain disorders, and neurological and degenerative conditions utilizing the Feldenkrais Method®, the therapeutic use of Pilates, and Craniosacral Therapy.

Keely Taylor, L.Ac, DACM, BCTMB

Keely Taylor, DACM, L.Ac., of Yugen Wellness, runs the community acupuncture clinic at Idyllwild Community Acupuncture. She has received thousands of hours of education to provide patients with quality treatments so they can take responsibility for their health and tap into their innate ability to heal themselves.

Keely's clinical experience includes pain management, treatment of mental and emotional health, stress management, chronic disorders, facial rejuvenation, and preventative medicine. As a nationally certified therapeutic bodyworker for the last 16 years, she has received extensive training in the myofascial system and specializes in myofascial pain disorder. In addition to working with people, she is also an Equine bodyworker.

When not with patients, you'll find her riding horses, hiking, overlanding, or nature bathing. It is in these places that she feels the most balanced and grounded.

Steven Morrison

Steven Morrison facilitates an ongoing workshop series at Idyllwild Community Acupuncture. He is known in certain circles as a former psychotherapist, an author, and creator of Spiritual Workout®.

Steven has been practicing and facilitating this work for 30 during. He provides a space to help you clarify what you want with regard to your physical health, shows you ways to fortify your mind-body-spirit connection, helps you identify -- and remove -- blocks to cultivating what you want, and teaches you how to use E.F.T./"tapping" to support your efforts.

Please view our upcoming events to learn about Steven’s next workshops, or visit his website.