Languages: English, French and Creole

 

With over 20 years of combined professional experience in massage therapy and acupuncture, Julie Yew has developed a clinical background focused on musculoskeletal conditions, sports injuries, and neurophysiological approaches to acupuncture.

Throughout her career, she has worked with high-performance athletes across a wide range of sports, including swimming, judo, fencing, wrestling, volleyball, triathlon, diving, mixed martial arts (MMA), and hockey.

Before dedicating her professional practice to acupuncture, Julie spent many years working in sports massage therapy, including six years with Hockey Canada's Women's National Team. This experience contributed to her knowledge of functional anatomy, biomechanics, musculoskeletal assessment, and orthopedic and functional testing.

She has also contributed to the integration of acupuncture into professional women's hockey, including working with athletes from the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL).

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A Clinical Approach Focused on the Musculoskeletal and Nervous Systems

Since graduating from Collège de Rosemont's acupuncture program in 2014, Julie has continued to pursue professional development in sports acupuncture, neurophysiology, neurological acupuncture, and peripheral nerve stimulation techniques.

Her additional training has expanded her understanding of pain mechanisms, musculoskeletal conditions, and neurological disorders.

In addition to her experience with orthopedic conditions and sports injuries, Julie has a particular clinical interest in neurological conditions, including paresthesia, paresis, paralysis, neurodegenerative diseases, and disorders of neurological function.

Her approach emphasizes careful clinical assessment, the integration of anatomical and neurophysiological knowledge, and the adaptation of acupuncture treatments to each patient's individual needs.

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Professional Education and Knowledge Sharing

Alongside her clinical practice, Julie contributes to the continuing professional education of acupuncturists.

Through Institut Palestra, Julie Yew provides advanced acupuncture continuing education courses accredited by SOFEDUC. These courses address neurophysiological approaches, musculoskeletal conditions, and the integration of acupuncture into the healthcare system.

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Certifications

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• Diploma in Acupuncture — Collège de Rosemont (2014)

• Clinical internship at the Pain Clinic, Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont

• Previous training and certification in massage therapy (2005), including sports massage, periarticular techniques, Thai massage, reflexology, taping, and cupping

• Advanced Musculoskeletal Acupuncture Techniques (2015)

• Sports Acupuncture and Research on the Integration of Acupuncture in Athletic Settings (2015)

• Concussion Management Training — CCMI

• Neurological and Integrative Acupuncture (2019, 2023, 2024)

• Anatomical Dissection Workshops, Advanced Needling Techniques, and Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (2023–2025)

• Sports First Responder Certification (updated in 2022)

• Medical Auriculotherapy — Training with Dr. David Alimi (2022, 2024)

• Traumatic Brain Injury Management Training — Dr. Ayla Wolf

• Functional neurology testing - Dr. Ayla Wolf (2024)

• ​Cranial nerves - Dr. Poney Chiang, Dr. David Alimi & Dr. Ayla Wolf (2026)