Julie Jiayu Zhang, L.AC-Licensed  Acupuncturist  & Chinese Herbalist in Boulder, COjulie-zhang2

Julie Jiayu Zhang is a national board-certified acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist in Boulder, CO, with over 30 years of clinical experience. Specializing in pain management, sports injury rehabilitation, internal medicine, and women’s health, Julie provides compassionate, highly individualized Chinese medicine care to help patients achieve long-term wellness.

Clinical Background & Global Expertise

  • Olympic Team Acupuncturist (1991–1992): Served as a senior acupuncturist for the Chinese Olympic team, applying advanced needle techniques to treat elite athletes suffering from severe pain and sports injuries.

  • Chief Acupuncturist at Chengdu TCM Hospital: Worked alongside renowned Chinese medicine master Dr. Yuyi Wang, treating complex and rare medical conditions.

  • Medical Mission Work: Volunteered extensively in remote areas of Sichuan Province, bringing life-changing holistic medical care to underserved communities.

  • Co-Author & Scholar: Co-authored multiple traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) textbooks published in China.

Academic Leadership & Education Julie earned her Doctor of Oriental Medicine (OMD) degree in China in 1989 following an intensive 5-year university program in Traditional Chinese Medicine. From 2000 to 2017, she served as a professor at the Southwest Acupuncture College in Boulder, CO, teaching advanced courses in Classical Herbal Theory, Chinese Herbal Formulas, and Advanced Acupuncture Techniques.

Individualized Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine in Boulder Every treatment plan at Innerbalance Acupuncture is tailored to your unique constitutional balance, addressing the root causes of disease rather than just symptoms. Julie specializes in treating chronic and difficult cases that have not responded well to conventional treatments.

  • Credentials: National Board Certified in Acupuncture & Chinese Herbology (NCCAOM).

Schedule Your Consultation Ready to take the next step toward optimal health? Call (303) 931-8294 today to schedule a phone consultation and learn how acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine can support your health goals.