What is Acupuncture and How Does it Work?
Are you curious about acupuncture? Maybe you’ve heard that it can help with fertility, pregnancy, or even your baby’s health. Julie uses a special kind of acupuncture called the Balance Method. It may be different from what you expect—but in a good way!
Let’s break it down so it’s easy to understand.
What Is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is a type of natural medicine that started in China thousands of years ago. It helps the body heal itself using very thin needles. These needles are placed on special spots on the body called acupuncture points.
At the Perinatal Wellness Centre, Julie uses acupuncture to help with:
Getting pregnant (fertility support)
Morning sickness or back pain during pregnancy, as well as other pregnancy symptoms
Turning breech babies between weeks 33-37
Pre-labour induction treatments to help the body prepare for birth
Healing after birth (postpartum recovery), supporting milk production, relieving pain, and helping regain sensation after a C-section — without touching the scar area
Helping women prepare their bodies to get pregnant again more easily after giving birth
Helping babies and kids feel better when they’re sick or uncomfortable
Acupuncture works by helping your body feel more balanced. Think of it like tuning a guitar. When the strings are just right, the music sounds beautiful. When your body is in balance, you feel your best.
What Is the Balance Method?
Julie uses a special kind of acupuncture called the Balance Method. This style is different from regular acupuncture in a few big ways:
1. Fast Results
People often feel better right away, even during the first treatment. This is because the Balance Method is designed to relieve pain and discomfort quickly.
2. Needles Go in Different Places
In traditional acupuncture, the needles usually go near the part of the body that hurts. But in the Balance Method, the needles go in other areas of the body to create balance.
For example, if your stomach hurts, the needles might go in your hand or ankle. It may sound strange, but it really works!
3. Whole-Body Healing
The Balance Method helps the whole body, not just one problem. It looks at your body like a puzzle—Julie finds where things are out of balance and helps them work better together.
Who Can the Balance Method Help?
Julie sees people of all ages—from those trying to have a baby to newborns and kids. Here’s how the Balance Method can help:
Fertility Support: Balances hormones, improves blood flow, and reduces stress to help you get pregnant naturally.
Pregnancy Care: Eases morning sickness, back pain, fatigue, and more.
Postpartum Healing: Helps your body recover after birth, improves sleep, increase milk production and boosts energy.
Baby & Child Acupuncture: Gentle treatments for tummy troubles, sleep issues, colds, and more. Julie uses non-invasive techniques that are safe and calming for little ones.
Why Choose Julie?
Julie is a postgraduate of the Maternity Acupuncture Mentorship and Peer Support Program and a proud member of the Obstetrical Acupuncture Association. She is recognized as the most skilled practitioner in her field in the Atlantic Provinces.
She works with women, babies, and children every day, offering gentle, effective treatments that focus on what your body needs most—whether you’re trying to conceive, are already pregnant, or caring for a child. She also makes sure treatments are comfortable, even for kids and nervous first-timers.
Want to Try Acupuncture?
If you're looking for natural ways to feel better, get pregnant, or support your baby’s health, Julie is here to help you and your family feel your best.
Follow this link to book your initial assessment and treatment with Julie! She’s happy to talk with you about how acupuncture can support your journey—from fertility to postpartum and beyond.
About Julie – Fertility & Perinatal Acupuncture Specialist
Julie is the most skilled fertility and perinatal acupuncturist in the Atlantic Provinces. She is a postgraduate of the Maternity Acupuncture Mentorship and Peer Support Program and a member of the Obstetrical Acupuncture Association.
Julie supports women through every stage of their journey—from fertility to pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. She helps with fertility challenges, pregnancy symptoms like morning sickness and back pain, and offers specialized care for turning breech babies (weeks 33–37) and pre-labour induction treatments.
After birth, Julie supports recovery by boosting energy, improving sleep, supporting milk production, relieving pain, and helping moms regain sensation and heal C-section discomfort—without touching the scar. She also helps women prepare their bodies to conceive again more easily after childbirth.
Julie’s treatments are gentle, effective, and family-focused. She also cares for babies and children with safe, non-invasive techniques.
With Julie, you’ll feel supported, balanced, and understood every step of the way.