
About Me
Julie is a devoted student and teacher of yoga whose offerings weave together Yogic tradition, chakra psychology, somatic tools, nervous system wisdom, and modern psychology. She began her teaching journey in Miami in 2021 and has since guided students across Philadelphia and Stone Harbor. A committed lifelong learner, Julie has completed additional training in Yin Yoga, trauma-informed yoga, and Yoga Nidra and holds two Master’s degrees (Counseling Mental Health Services & Clinical Mental Health Counseling) from the University of Pennsylvania. Her teaching is also deeply shaped by her personal practice in the Mysore-style Ashtanga tradition.
Rooted in cultural humility and reverence for the Yogic lineage, Julie teaches with grounded presence, clear intention, and close attunement to her students. Julie believes each of us holds a uniquely divine connection to our body and Self—a sacred vessel for experiencing life with greater clarity, compassion, and interconnection. She sees the role of the teacher not as an authority, but as a guide—gently leading others back to the truth already alive within them.
Her approach is informed by an understanding of systems—how family dynamics, culture, identity, and collective conditioning shapes our internal patterns and beliefs and cloud our connection to intuition and self-trust. By bringing these broader patterns into view, she helps students not only work with personal challenges, but also recognize how healing ourselves contributes to healing the systems we move within.
Our greatest gift is self-knowledge. As you explore what lies beneath old patterns and stored emotions, you will gain the tools to live your path with more courage, confidence, and presence— liberated to embody your truest Self.
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M.S.Ed. in Counseling and Mental Health Services University of Pennsylvania / May 2023
M.Phil.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
University of Pennsylvania / May 2024LAPC in PA (Note: Somatic Self Sessions are a Yoga-based offering and not considered therapy) – Therapy offered through River Wards Wellness Collective virtual in PA & in-person in Society Hill
RYT 200 / Casa Vinyasa 2021
50 hr Yin Certified / Loka School
50 hr Advanced Yoga Teacher Training / The Well Studio
Trauma-Informed Yoga Certified / Yoga Medicine
Yoga Nidra Training / Scott Moore Yoga
Usui Reiki I & II Certified
Practice Mysore yoga under Elizabeth Crozier since October 2023
Teach yoga & workshops since 2021 at Casa Vinyasa, Stone Harbor Yoga, Isle of Wellness, Thrive Pilates and Yoga, Yoga Habit, InFlow, HPY