Does any of this sound familiar?
About
Hello! I'm Julia, a recovering C-suite Executive Assistant!
I initially came to the health and wellness space to better understand my OWN body.
I felt stuck and confused. I didn't recognize myself anymore, but I knew there had to be a solution!
The Full Story
Living with burnout, approaching menopause, and looking to overcome autoimmune issues, pain, and poor body mechanics from sitting at a desk most of the day, I embarked on a journey of self-reflection and discovery.
Unfortunately, this also came with frustration, misdiagnoses, and a hella lot of gaslighting.
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Exasperated at the lack of information and attention given to women’s health issues, I started a podcast about the subject. A few months later, I returned to school for my health coaching certification and to finish my Pilates apparatus training.
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At 45 and after a traumatic knee injury, I took a bold step and left my lucrative real estate development and finance job to launch Julia G Wellness. It was terrifying, but I was determined to fill the information gap in healthcare and empower people, particularly women, to take control of their bodies and pursue their best life at any age. ​
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It is an incredible privilege to earn my living following my passion. For a long time, I thought it was too late to pivot to a new career and I'm so glad I didn't let this negative thinking get the best of me! In the biz, we call this a limiting belief and one of the most rewarding aspects of my job is helping people overcome such beliefs.
Background and Values
Education and Certifications
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​Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Central Florida
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Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, NBC-HWC
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Health and Wellness Coaching Certification from The Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN)
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Hormone Health Certification from The Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN)
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Designing a Sustainable Nutrition Plan Certification from Harvard Medical School
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Pilates Mat and Apparatus Certifications from the Kane School of Core Integration
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Level 2 Neuro Studio Teacher
Additional Course Work
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Prenatal and postnatal Pilates and various types of injury recovery
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Coursework and training with The Wellness Council of America (WELCOA)
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More About Me & My Values
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​I studied meditation and philosophy at Philosophy Works in New York City, where I received my mantra for Transcendental Meditation (TM) in 2013. I have been an avid practitioner of both mindfulness and TM ever since.
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I am a wife, a proud dog mamma and I enjoy hockey (GO DEVILS!), Gen-X-themed music festivals, and all things sci-fi or related to the mysteries of our universe.
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I am a published writer, a three-time alumnus of the switched-up storytelling series No You Tell It!, and a co-host of the podcast Circling the Drain - a show about the period before you stop getting your period.
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I have lived in the Middle East, and my travels have taken me to not-so-common destinations like Cuba, with it's vibrant history and rich traditions, and Egypt, with its ancient and mysterious natural wonders.
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I support equal rights for all individuals, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity and I believe in reproductive justice and that a person has the right to make informed choices about their bodies and lives. Most importantly, I believe that everyone deserves access to affordable, compassionate healthcare. ​
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If you share these values, I am the practitioner for you!
