Tending to the ecosystem within.

Acupuncture & nourishing life practices rooted in traditional Chinese medicine with Hélène Julienne Descoteaux, R.Ac

About Hélène

pronounced: [eh-LEN]

I’m a Registered Acupuncturist with a background in holistic nutrition and community health. Before pursuing acupuncture, I spent over a decade working in the nonprofit sector, supporting initiatives in food security, environmentalism and cultural revitalization. My experience in community-based work continues to shape my approach to care, emphasizing accessibility, education, and the interconnectedness of health and social well-being.

I graduated from Pacific Rim College in 2024, after completing an extensive 2190-hours of training, including over 460 hours of clinical practicum. My practice integrates acupuncture, bodywork (qi gong therapy and acupressure), cupping, moxibustion, and food therapy. My approach is informed by advanced training in pain science, prenatal care, and ongoing studies in classical Chinese medicine. I am committed to continually deepening my understanding of both Traditional East Asian Medicine and contemporary Western practices to provide the highest standard of care.

I have a special interest in mental-emotional, digestive, urogenital, and perinatal health, providing support through the changes and phases that unfold across different life stages. Whether you're managing chronic pain, nervous system dysregulation, or simply looking to feel more at home in your body, my goal is to provide compassionate, individualized care that meets you where you are.

I look forward to hearing from you.

"Healing is not about fixing the body. It is about integrating the body into the wholeness of who we are." — Tara Brach

Full biography & education here.

The meaning behind dew point.

The name dew point reflects my approach to viewing the body as an ecosystem, with the same qualities of balance and renewal we see in nature. In the natural world, the dew point is when air reaches just the right balance of moisture and temperature, forming droplets that nourish the earth. This speaks to the yin and yang principles that are at the foundation of Chinese medicine—the dynamic between coolness and warmth, moisture and dryness, the tangible and the ineffable. Ancient Chinese medical texts depict the body as a network of interconnected watersheds, illustrating how restoring balance in these ecological systems fosters health. The word point also nods to the point of the acupuncture needle, a precise tool (one of many in an acupuncturist’s toolkit) for supporting balance and change.

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Focus areas

Acupuncture can support you through many different health concerns and life transitions. Whether you're managing a chronic condition, recovering from an injury or surgery, or simply looking to improve your overall well-being, treatments are tailored to meet you where you are.

Some of the areas I focus on in treatment include:

  • Stress, anxiety, and nervous system regulation

  • Chronic and acute musculoskeletal or internal pain

  • Digestive health, including bloating, IBS, and sluggish digestion

  • Urogenital and pelvic health, including menstrual irregularities, perinatal care, and conditions like endometriosis, PCOS, and chronic pelvic pain

  • Sexual health, including pain with intercourse, changes in libido, and post-surgical recovery

  • Life stage transitions, such as menarche, postpartum recovery, and menopause

I take a whole-body approach to care, recognizing that physical, mental, and emotional health are deeply connected. My goal is to create a nurturing environment and foster the conditions for your body’s natural healing processes to unfold. I strive to provide care that is compassionate, inclusive, and honours the natural ebbs and flows that are inherent in the human experience.

Connect

write to me: hello@helenejulienne.com

text/call me: 604-312-6864

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Find me at

Empress Ave Home Clinic (North Park, Victoria)

Allies Integrated Health (Tillicum, Victoria)

Black Spruce Acupuncture (Langford, Victoria)