Julie Moraes

Registered Acupuncturist (R.Ac.)
Acu-Detox Specialist (ADS)

Photos by Amanda Mary Creative

Julie brings a warm, integrative approach to health and wellness, drawing on her experience as an acupuncturist, herbalist, and yoga instructor. Her work is grounded in the belief that healing begins with feeling heard. She creates a calm, supportive space where clients can slow down, reconnect with their bodies, and feel cared for throughout every treatment.

Julie began her formal studies in Traditional Chinese Medicine at the Academy of Classical Oriental Sciences in Nelson, BC, completing more than 2,500 hours of academic training and hands-on clinical practice. She graduated with honours, passed the Pan-Canadian Board Exams, and is a member of the College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC.

In 2024, Julie completed Matt Callison’s Sports Medicine Acupuncture Certification Program in San Diego, California. With a strong passion for treating sports injuries, she combines this specialized training with her understanding of movement, recovery, and whole-body wellness to support active people at every stage of healing and performance.

She is also a certified AcuDetox Specialist through the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association. Julie is especially passionate about the NADA ear-acupuncture protocol and its role in supporting people navigating stress, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and other mental-health concerns.

Before becoming an acupuncturist, Julie studied Western herbalism and owned a Yoga & Wellness Centre in Kimberley, BC. There, she taught a wide range of classes from vinyasa and acroyoga to prenatal, mom-and-baby, and children’s yoga. She has a natural ability to build genuine, lasting connections with clients and community.

When she is not busy in her clinic you can find her cross country skiing, hiking, paddle-boarding or exploring in nature.

In addition to acupuncture, Julie offers a variety of treatment modalities in her practice which may include: 

  • Sports Medicine Acupuncture

  • Cupping Therapy (sliding silicone and cupping gun)

  • Ear acupuncture, Nada Protocol and ear seeds

  • Electro-acupuncture (the application of electrical stimulation to acupuncture needles)

  • Tui Na (acupressure massage) and Gua Sha (soft tissue manual therapy)

  • Moxibustion (the application of burning of herbs on or near the surface of the body)

  • TCM Food and Nutrition Recommendations 

  • Yoga & Movement Therapy Suggestions