We all have the power to be, feel, and perform better.
But making lifestyle changes – like what and when we eat, where or how we live, and the way we breathe and manage stress – isn’t always easy. Knowing what to do can be hard enough; and then we have to actually make the change.
How do you want to Be Better?
“Do the best you can until you know better.
Then, when you know better, do better”
-Maya Angelou
Meet Julia
BS, MS, A-CFHC, NBC-HWC
After a long struggle with post-concussion syndrome, Julia discovered functional medicine and started her journey back to health. While the non-linear and open-ended recovery process was challenging in many ways, winding through autoimmune disease and environmental illness, each twist and turn created opportunities to experience the incredible impact that the ways we eat, live, and breathe have on our overall health.
Through simple (but not necessarily easy) changes like replacing inflammatory foods with more whole, nutrient dense options; living in a clean, healthy environment; and learning basic breathing, self-care, and stress-management skills, Julia saw how much power we each have to look, feel, and be better. Her experience ignited a passion that led her to become an ADAPT Certified Functional Health Coach and National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach to support and empower others on their wellness journeys.
What is Functional Medicine?
Functional Medicine determines how and why illness occurs and restores health by addressing the root causes of disease for each individual. (Source: IFM)
Rather than just diagnosing and managing disease, functional medicine practitioners also focus on removing barriers to health, supporting balance in the body, and optimizing wellness. They’ve learned that finding and addressing the root cause(s) of dis-ease can be much more successful at restoring health than silencing those same symptoms with a pill.
What is Health Coaching?
Have you been struggling with headaches, fatigue, chronic pain, or digestive problems? Are you curious about a Paleo, AIP, or Keto diet? Do you just want to get better sleep or more exercise? No matter what your goals are, a health coach can support you on your journey to better health.
Can You Help Me … ?
We are all at different places on our health journeys. No matter where you are on yours, my functional health coaching services are designed to provide the support that you need to look, feel, and be your best.
Eat Well
Real food yields real results.
Learn how nutrient-dense, real food approaches like Paleo, Whole30, the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP), and the Ketogenic diet can help you thrive.
Live Well
What does it mean to live well?
The answer is different for each of us. Discover the role that exercise, sleep, nature, community, play, and purpose have in helping you feel and be your best.
Breathe Well
Clean air, clear mind.
Have you heard about the dangers of mold, mycotoxins, and poor air quality? Did you know you can harness the power of your breath to improve your health?
Ready to Try Coaching?
Schedule a free 15-minute discovery call to meet Julia and see how coaching and the functional approach could help accelerate your path towards better.
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Testimonials
Months of insomnia was negatively affecting my performance at work and relationships with family and friends. I went to a sleep doctor, did a sleep study, and got nowhere; it took months and was extremely frustrating. Then I started working with Julia. I thought Julia would give me all the answers to my problems. Instead, she helped me develop a new mindset, find resources, and create new habits. By working with Julia, I became more aware of how things like stress, food, my evening routine, and my sleep environment impacted my insomnia. After a couple of months of experimentation, my sleep improved a lot. My work performance and relationships got better, and I now have more energy for everything else in life!
- YC Lee, Boston, MA
Julia is exceptional at listening carefully to me and helping me identify and clarify what is important to my emotional and physical well-being. She has faced and recovered from brain injury and chronic illness herself, so she has a deep understanding of the real challenges and what it takes to recover. She has a wealth of research and resources on alternative approaches that no conventional doctor has ever mentioned to me. One that she shared with me—Dynamic Neural Retraining System (DNRS) - has already had a huge impact on decreasing my anxiety and increasing my awareness of the thought processes that contribute to my MCS symptoms. I am now more positive and can make better decisions as a result of her coaching.
- Martha W., Lexington, MA.
MCS, Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, Brain Injury
What should people know about working with Julia?
Julia listens really deeply, and because she faced and overcame a brain injury challenge herself, she understands what it’s like to deal with the symptoms, frustrations, and set backs on the road to recovery. She can provide support and share amazing resources, but it’s up to you to take responsibility for your own healing.
If I didn’t start working with Julia, I don't think I would have the hope that I now have that I can improve my symptoms and make it to my daughter's wedding in 18 months. Through coaching and resources like DNRS, I’ve learned many different ways of modulating my nervous system and feel more confident in the actions I can take to support my body, brain, and healing.
- Martha W., Lexington, MA
MCS, Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, Brain Injury
If your friend was considering working with a health coach, what would you tell them?
Having a health coach is a two-way street. It can lead to tremendous improvements in your life, but only if you are willing to put in the effort. Coaching isn’t therapy, and coaches don’t diagnose or treat medical conditions. But they are valuable resources to have on your health care team. They know how to listen deeply, have a wealth of information, and will explore your health journey with you. A coach can help you set goals, experiment with new habits, find reputable resources, and discover for yourself what your body needs. They are “change agents” that can support and empower you as you learn to take charge of your own health and wellness.