Welcome to Mountain City Alternative Health, Eastern Tennessee's leading acupuncture and healthcare center!  We utilize various forms of acupuncture, Oriental medicine, and massage to bring good health to our patients naturally. At Mountain City Alternative Health, your health and well-being come first, and our mission is to improve the quality of your life.

Our approach is holistic, focusing on the whole person-body, mind, and spirit. By integrating alternative therapies, we strive not only to heal disease and sickness, but also to prevent illness.

Julie Barefoot, L.Ac., a native of Raleigh, NC, has a varied background, with experience in teaching and aesthetics, as well as many years of experience caring for others. Whether in the classroom, the spa, or the health center, Julie’s mission has always been to improve the lives of others. She realized that other tools could enrich people’s lives even further, and thus discovered her passion for acupuncture. A graduate of Jung Tao School of Classical Chinese Medicine in Sugar Grove, NC, Julie has recognized a dream and is excited to bring her knowledge, skills, and passion to the community.