Julie Yew
Languages: English, French and Creole
Academic Background
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Massage Therapist since 2002: Specialty in Sports and deep tissue massage.
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Licensed acupuncturist since 2014 – Stage at the Pain Clinic at Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital
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Advanced muscular skeletal needling (Dry needling)
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Neuro-Acupuncture (Peripheral nerve stimulation & trained in concussion management)
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Sports Acupuncture (Field experience with National sports teams)
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Kinesio Taping
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Dissection for the study of the relation of acupuncture points and peripheral nerve stimulation.
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Auriculotherapist (Medical Auriculotherapy studied under Dr. Alimi)
Achievements
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Massage Therapist with Hockey Canada Women’s national program 2017- present: Won gold at Junior world Championship in Obihiro, Japan in 2019.
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Co-started a pre-event Sport acupuncture program with the Canadiennes de Montreal to enhance performance and aid in mental preparation
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Helped Georges St Pierre in preparation for his last fight against Bisping in November 2017 with Acupuncture to alleviate inflammatory pains.
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Have worked with elite athletes from different disciplines since 2015: Judo, Fencing, Volleyball, Wrestling, Swimming, Hockey, Ultimate frisbee, Diving, Triathlons, Marathons, Mixed martial art and many others.
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Lead speaker and organizer for Medical auriculotherapy with Dr. David Alimi & Dr. Hubert Gresser in Canada.
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Founder of Palestra Institute with the mission to bridge the gap between "alternative" and medical practices, organizing conferences and continuing education courses for licenced therapists or Healthcare professionals.
Fun fact: I graduated college with honours in Arts and Design!