Born and raised in the Midwest, Julie moved to the Mid-South, for work upon graduating from college. She worked with a diverse population of clients and settings throughout the first ten years of her career, including home health, developmental centers, school systems, intermediate and long-term care facilities & private practice outpatient MFR clinics.

During her early years as a Myofascial Release therapist, Julie worked directly with patients with severe to profound cognitive impairments & developmental delay, neurodivergent and autism spectrum disorders; as well as recreational, elite, and professional athletes; and everyone in between.

Julie earned her Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 2000.  She was first introduced to John F. Barnes’ Approach to Myofascial Release in 2004 and knew instantly that Myofascial Release would be the beginning of a new career focal point. Julie has since chosen MFR as her primary therapeutic modality due to the consistent, dramatic, and permanent results of treatment. 

• Julie continues to advance her personal & professional growth by repeating several Myofascial Release Seminars with John Barnes annually. Additionally, she assists John and his staff at various Myofascial Release seminars each year.

• When not busy with work, Julie most enjoys anything outside- hiking, gardening, exploring the Southwest, listening to live music with her family, & tasting all of the local tacos!

• Julie is registered with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy and maintains active licenses in Arizona, Washington, & Tennessee.