Originally from the Niagara Region of Ontario, Julia was raised on the importance of hard work, determination and excellence which continue to be at the core of everything she does. Her early background in Biomedical Science and an Honours Bachelor of Science in Biology eventually led her to her first career as a Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist. Here she specialized in Wildlife Rescue, Rehabilitation and Wildlife Medicine where her eagerness to care for others extended far beyond human health. Always a scholar, it was her nurturing side that eventually drew her toward a career field where she could exercise abundant care for others. To this day she remains grateful that this unique role allowed her to really sharpen her skills of sense, intuition and the ability to listen to all that is not said in medicine. It was here working with marine mammals that the constant pursuit of powerful natural healthcare solutions eventually introduced her to the mystery and healing potential of Acupuncture.
Shortly after this revelation, her passion, curiosity and mission to heal others grew so strong that she left her career behind and started her training in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. After years of disciplined study, she graduated with honours at the very top of her class. Following board exam certification and the full renovation of the new Institute of Movement clinic alongside her partner Dr. Scott Emery, Julia was ecstatic to apply her new skill set and start to change lives.
Julia is a board certified and licensed member in good standing of the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of British Columbia (CTCMA). In addition to her role as healer, she also plays a significant role behind the scenes of the clinic acting as the Director of Clinic Operations. She brings a great deal of pride, passion and energy to the clinic and everything she enjoys. Her own life experiences and health challenges have bestowed upon her a great deal of knowledge, understanding and empathy for how challenging the battle back to health can be for each individual. She loves taking on complex cases and enjoys watching patients develop renewed hope that even the most difficult and long standing health concerns can indeed be improved.
Julia truly loves her work and is captivated by the ability of the body to heal itself when given the correct stimulus to do so. Her passion and dedication to her work and her patients are unmistakable, you can feel this in everything she does. She is proud to be a trusted and devoted ally alongside each patient and their unique journey to optimal mind/body wellness.
She aims to inspire health and make the achievement of a higher level of well being a reality for as many people as she can.