Dr. Julie McCormick

Acupuncturist and Clinical Herbalist, L.Ac., DAHM, Dipl. OM, (FABORM)

Modalities

Specialties

Biography

“I came to Chinese medicine through a deeply personal experience, and have gone on to see how this seemingly simple form of treatment can create profound healing. I am so grateful to have found my calling, and feel it is my mission to share this medicine with my community.”

Julie is the founder of Selby Acupuncture. She is licensed by the State of Minnesota Medical Board, holds a Doctorate in Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine from Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medical Arts, and a Master’s in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from the American Academy of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. She is board certified in both Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine by the National Certification Board for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (NCBAHM), is a Fellow, Acupuncture Board of Reproductive Medicine (FABORM), and is a member of the American Society of Acupuncturists (ASA) and the Minnesota Acupuncture Association (MAA).

Julie specializes in working with people facing complex or chronic health concerns: fertility and reproductive health, cancer support, pain, hormonal health, and stress-related conditions, as well as those who simply feel “stuck” and want to feel like themselves again. Every treatment is individualized: some visits focus on symptom relief, others on restoring resilience, improving energy, supporting emotional well-being, or helping the body recover after years of chronic stress.

To make space for deeper work, Julie offers both traditional acupuncture visits and Root & Restore, a comprehensive 60-minute Chinese medicine visit she developed that integrates acupuncture with moxibustion, cupping, gua sha, stone medicine, essential oils, and food therapy. She has also built an extensive clinical reference on stone medicine, rooted in classical Ben Cao methodology and the teaching lineage of Jeffrey Yuen, which she draws on regularly in treatment planning.

Practitioner Quote:

“I founded Selby Acupuncture in 2007 hoping to create the kind of clinic I wished existed, a place where patients feel heard, cared for, and empowered to participate in their own healing. Over nearly two decades I've cared for thousands of patients and continue to be inspired by the capacity of the human body to heal when given the right support. It's a privilege to share this medicine with our community.”

“While not in the clinic, I enjoy studying and learning about Chinese medicine (really, I do!), spending time with my husband and two sweet children, and getting into the woods as often as I can.”

A note on scheduling and payment: I see patients on a self-pay basis and don’t bill medical insurance. Payment is handled at the time of your visit, and I’m glad to provide a superbill you can submit to your insurance for possible out-of-network reimbursement. If you have questions about cost or what to expect, please reach out before booking. I’m always happy to help you plan.

Details on Specialties, Methods, and Successes

Root & Restore
A comprehensive 60-minute visit Julie designed and launched, combining acupuncture, herbs, moxibustion, cupping, gua sha, stone medicine, essential oils, and food therapy into a single integrated treatment for patients wanting a deeper, more complete session.
Julie has built an extensive clinical reference on stone medicine, organized in traditional Ben Cao format and covering roughly 184 individual stone monographs, rooted in the teaching lineage of Jeffrey Yuen. She actively integrates stone medicine into treatment plans alongside acupuncture and herbs.
Julie believes education is one of the most powerful tools in the healing process. She sees symptoms not as problems to eliminate, but as messages, the body’s way of asking for something different. Her role is to help patients learn to decode that message: to understand what it means, what it’s asking for, and how to respond. In this way, disease becomes less something to fight and more an invitation, a starting point for change, growth, and a deeper understanding of one’s own body.
Julie regularly teaches community classes through to help further the mission of helping the community through the philosophy of Chinese Medicine. She began Mississippi Market’s “kitchen medicine” series, where she shares about sleep, colds, and stress relief among other topics.
Julie founded Selby Acupuncture in 2007 and has cared for thousands of patients since. Her clinical range spans simple, painful conditions to the complex territory of a cancer diagnosis and its aftermath. She speaks confidently about when she believes she can help, and just as confidently points patients toward the right resource when she isn’t the right fit. That range shows up clinically in many forms, from recurrent UTIs to daily migraines, chronic digestive issues, and fertility support, treated with the tools of Chinese medicine.

Additional Credentials

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