ABOUT
Ulrike Brigitte Junker
Uli is a mature, dependable and highly-energetic professional with a passion for the healing arts and dedicated to finding an integrative way to health and wellness for every patient in her care.
She is valued by her patients for her warmth, professionalism, hard work, loyalty, community work and excellent judgment.
Born and raised in Germany, where she studied and worked in International Business. After traveling the globe extensively, she and her family decided to make the Carolinas their home in 1999.
While raising her son, she discovered her passion for Naturopathic Medicine and studied to be a “Heilpraktiker” at the Paracelsus School in Germany as well as training under many well-known practitioners/healers/doctors world-wide.
In 2012 she was offered a position as Clinic Manager at Hipple Acupuncture in Charlotte NC as well as an assistant to the acupuncturists (Nutritional counseling, Laser therapy, NES/MiHealth/JMT practitioner) while going back to school to be able to work as a licensed practitioner in the Carolinas.
She received her Master’s Diploma in Acupuncture from Jung Tao School of Classical Chinese Medicine, Boone NC in 2020.
Following her passion, Uli decided to move to Charleston SC and start a private practice. In her free time she enjoys spending time with friends and family, long beach walks, hiking, cooking, traveling, music & the arts.
Uli is fluent in German and English and studied Turkish and Italian.
EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
Master’s Diploma in Chinese Medicine/Acupuncture, L.Ac.
Jung Tao School of Classical Chinese Medicine, Boone NC
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration/ Accounting (Germany)
Trained as a Naturopath (Heilpraktiker) at Paracelsus in Germany
Certified Health Coach; Reiki, JMT & NES/MiHealth Practitioner
Certified as and Herbalist, Nutritionist (Vegan, Keto, Holistic)
Certified in facial Gua Sha
Certified in Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED/BLS/Mental Health
Certified in NADA Protocols

Where would I be without all the wonderful people, teachers and experiences I have been fortunate enough to have on my journey? Every single piece of it has shaped who I have become … and so do my patients. I am the teacher and the student and appreciate YOU giving me the opportunity to be at service.
“Wear gratitude like a cloak and it will feed every corner of your life.”