Ulrike (Uli) Junker is an Acupuncturist practicing in Charleston, SC.

While living abroad, she studied with well renowned holistic healers in Europe, North and Central America. Uli also trained as a Naturopath (Heilpraktiker) in Germany. Starting in 2012, she worked as a clinic manager and assistant for acupuncturists at one of the most distinguished acupuncture clinics in the Southeast, while getting her Masters Degree in Acupuncture from Jung Tao School of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Uli is a dedicated integrative practitioner. She offers compassionate, personalized care to each patient on their individual journey to more vibrant health.

She is state licensed in South Carolina as an Acupuncturist and Auricular Detoxification Therapist (NADA - ACU Detox) and National Board Certified with NCCAOM (Dipl. Ac.).

Her areas of special interests include mental health, addiction detox, personal injury and workmans’ compensation, maternal and pediatric care, autoimmune disease (JMT certified), pain management, nutrition and weight loss.
 

DECA is a community acupuncture clinic between Bucksport and the Penobscot Narrows Bridge which offers $15-$35 sliding scale treatments in a comfortable community setting five days a week. Please visit our website - jam-packed with information - and nice to look at too. Schedule you appointment on-line at www.downeastca.com -- easy and convenient!

The hours listed are those in which you may book an appointment. The clinic closes an hour after the last available appointment time of each shift. Appointments are encouraged. Walk-ins are accepted on a space available basis. DECA is a proud member of the People's Organization of Community Acupuncture (POCA), a multi-stake holder cooperative whose mission is to make acupuncture affordable and accessible.

Certified in Sports Medicine Acupuncture

I began my study of Chinese medicine in the late 1980's. I was first drawn to the vast richness and depth of Chinese medicine through my practice of classical martial arts. Over the decades, I learned various methods of hands-on therapies for the treatment of injuries that would occur during training. I also learned how herbal medicine has been safely and effectively used for millenia to support athletic training. After completing my undergraduate degree and working for a few years as a translator I realized my true calling was in the study and practice of Chinese Medicine.


I received my Master of Science in Traditional Oriental Medicine from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in 2001 and completed a sports medicine and orthopedics internship treating collegiate athletes at the University of California, San Diego. After obtaining my California State Acupuncture license in 2002, I began to actively study Classical Chinese Medicine under Dr. Jeffrey Yuen, an 88th generation Daoist physician and priest. I continue to study with Dr. Yuen to this day with the belief that it is my responsibility to keep growing as a physician for the sake of my patients. The rich tradition that Dr. Yuen teaches has allowed me to successfully help many patients with difficult neurological complaints, autoimmune disorders and a wide range of functional diseases.

I have personally experienced the shortcomings of the conventional medical system which primarily focuses on the suppression of symptoms and the disempowerment of patients. This motivated me to devote my practice to empowering my patients to take back control of their health and break free from their dependency on medications.

I use a combination of acupuncture, herbal medicine, nutraceuticals, tui na, qi gong, and dietary therapy integrated with functional medicine (customized lab work) to decipher the mystery of each unique patient. Although it is a challenging path, I find it immensely rewarding and cannot imagine doing anything else.


I have practiced and taught classical Chinese martial arts and health practices in the US and internationally for decades. A student at heart, I spend much of my free time reading or thinking about how to be a better physician for my patients. My goal is ultimately to help unlock the miraculous healing capacity that is contained in every individual.


Since beginning my practice in 2002 I've worked closely with many primary care doctors, orthopedic surgeons, neurologists and gasteroenterologists to provide heart-felt care to thousands of patients.

Blossom Acupuncture has clinics at Greenway Community Practice in Southmead, Bristol as well as a home practice in North Common, South Gloucestershire. Both clinics run an affordable acupuncture clinic, making acupuncture accessible to everybody