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Women's Health Coach, Pilates, Corporate Wellness, Hormones, Perimenopause, Menopause Hello! I'm Julia Granacki, a Women’s Health Coach and Pilates instructor. As a multi-disciplinary practitioner, I am dedicated to empowering midlife women and individuals to take control of their health, understand their bodies, and become more joyful, vital, and active! With over 15 years of experience working in corporate culture, I am also passionate about building healthier and happier work environments. I believe in a holistic approach to health that goes beyond just nutrition. My practice is grounded in evidence-based medicine, proven behavioral change models, effective coaching techniques and (most importantly) HUMOR. Learn More!

Meet Julia Women's Health Coach and Wellness Expert You are stronger than you think and full of surprises. Be the inspiration that drives you! Hello! I'm Julia Granacki, a board-certified (NBC-HWC) Women’s Health Coach and Pilates instructor. As a multi-disciplinary practitioner, I am dedicated to empowering midlife women and individuals to take control of their health, understand their bodies, and become more joyful, vital, and active! With over 15 years of experience working in corporate culture, I am also passionate about building healthier and happier work environments. I believe in a holistic approach to health that goes beyond just nutrition. My practice is grounded in evidence-based medicine, proven behavioral change models, effective coaching techniques and (most importantly) HUMOR. My Story The Best Advocate for You is You! Download the Free Guidee Discussing your peri/menopause symptoms with your doctor is an essential part of taking charge of your health. Although this conversation might feel daunting or overwhelming, it’s vital to approach it with informed understanding and clarity. Use this guide to proceed with confidence because you deserve to feel your best at every age! Download Here Join the Estrogen Matters Book Club! Starts January 9, 2025 Estrogen Matters offers a fresh perspective on hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Highlighting key points such as the misinterpretation of the Women's Health Initiative study, the protective effects of estrogen on cardiovascular and bone health, and the cognitive benefits when started at the onset of menopause. Learn More How Menopause Works January 16th, 2025 @ 6:30pm ET Join the waitlist for my free crash course on perimenopause and menopause. We will cover the mechanisms, symptoms, and management strategies to help you navigate this transition with confidence. Whether you are currently in it, are unsure about it, or simply want to learn more, this 60-minute webinar is for you. Join the Waitlist

All Posts Health Perimenopause/Menopause Burnout juliagranacki Jul 15 8 min Perimenopause/Menopause Does Hormone Replacement Therapy Cause Cancer? Hormone Replacement Therapy may not cause cancer, but does it increase risk? 39 0 comments 0 Post not marked as liked juliagranacki Apr 9 8 min How My ACL Injury Helped Reframe Negative Self-Talk Almost one year to the date, I had ACL reconstruction surgery on my left knee. It has been one of my life's most challenging and... 37 1 comment 1 Post not marked as liked juliagranacki Mar 11 2 min Health Quitting Doesn't Make You a Quitter In 2016, I decided I would return to night school to pursue my MS in Nutrition and dietetics. Considering I had a BFA in Theatre for my... 12 0 comments 0 Post not marked as liked juliagranacki Mar 4 3 min No One is Going to Give You Flowers So give them to yourself! Accomplishments in midlife differ from those in our twenties or even thirties. In the past year, I've found... 11 0 comments 0 Post not marked as liked juliagranacki Feb 3 3 min Health How the Heck Do You Meditate? "20 min? Twice a day? I can’t even sit still for 20 seconds!" you might say. Artist, teacher, and coach Mark Price talks to us about how he 31 0 comments 0 Post not marked as liked juliagranacki Dec 2, 2023 4 min Testosterone as Part of Menopause Hormone Therapy Here is what happened when I stopped taking it: I was miserable! I started FDA-approved testosterone (off-label for women) almost... 35 0 comments 0 1 like. Post not marked as liked 1 juliagranacki Nov 6, 2023 3 min How to Stick to Your Exercise Routine! Celebrity trainer and group fitness instructor Cheri Paige Fogleman tells us how to stay motivated! "Motivation for exercise" is that... 49 0 comments 0 Post not marked as liked juliagranacki Oct 1, 2023 3 min Declutter Your Home | Declutter Your Mind With Fall approaching, I began to get an itch. An itch to tear my entire house apart, reorganize, and donate things that do not bring me... 48 0 comments 0 Post not marked as liked juliagranacki Sep 2, 2023 4 min ADHD & Midlife, Part II This is a follow-up to my June 5, 2023, post about the relationship between ADHD and menopause. If you haven't already, you can read it... 26 0 comments 0 Post not marked as liked juliagranacki Jul 30, 2023 3 min The Power of Healing is in Your Hands Hilary Russo talks to us about the power of Havening! Your amygdala loves to freak out. She does. Yes, it is a she. I’ve met her, and her... 132 0 comments 0 Post not marked as liked juliagranacki Jul 16, 2023 4 min ACL Surgery - 3 Month Update! I have said this before, but the mental challenge of recovery is almost more difficult than the physical. By mid-month two, I started... 24 0 comments 0 Post not marked as liked juliagranacki Jul 3, 2023 2 min What the Heck is Emotional Freedom Technique? Certified EFT practitioner Sarah Louise Lilley tells us what it is and why it's great for regulating stress! Stress's profound, negative... 78 0 comments 0 Post not marked as liked juliagranacki Jun 5, 2023 3 min ADHD and Menopause, Is There a Connection? I know. As if we need one more symptom or issue to worry about at this stage of life. Am I right? The good news is that NO - there is... 58 0 comments 0 2 likes. Post not marked as liked 2 juliagranacki May 7, 2023 5 min ACL Surgery Recovery - 1 Month Update! It's been a month, and it hasn't been easy, but I finally feel I'm seeing real progress. The mental toll that this has taken was... 63 0 comments 0 2 likes. Post not marked as liked 2 juliagranacki Apr 30, 2023 4 min Menopause and Weight Gain - Is There a Connection? I read Today's Dietician regularly. While I am not a dietician or nutritionist (nor do I pretend to be - I coach behavior change), I look... 55 2 comments 2 1 like. Post not marked as liked 1 juliagranacki Apr 20, 2023 6 min ACL Reconstruction Surgery! Everything You Need To Know! Today I'm officially two weeks post-op. I started the day with a modified workout, a shower without assistance for only the 2nd time in... 63 0 comments 0 Post not marked as liked juliagranacki Apr 3, 2023 2 min Can Estrogen Impact Injury? While Gwyneth Paltrow was having her ski accident court drama, I was having some of my own. Ski drama, not court drama, and I didn't... 37 0 comments 0 Post not marked as liked juliagranacki Mar 5, 2023 3 min Am I still Languishing?? In April 2021, the New York Times published an article about languishing during lockdown. For many people (including myself) there was a... 58 1 comment 1 3 likes. Post not marked as liked 3 juliagranacki Mar 2, 2023 1 min What is Your Second Brain? Researchers have found that a lesser known nervous system in our guts (our "second brain") communicates with the brain in our head.... 8 0 comments 0 Post not marked as liked juliagranacki Feb 8, 2023 2 min Who Am I Without My Person? Is anyone else out there watching the Apple TV series Shrinking? It follows the life of a CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) therapist... 12 0 comments 0 Post not marked as liked