Julie
PROFESSIONAL TITLE: Board Certified Reflexologist, Licensed Massage Therapist, Reiki Master
SERVICES I CURRENTLY PERFORM: Rooted Ritual • Elevating Massage • Tidal Tranquility • Couples Massage• Reflexology • Reiki • Body Polish
TREATMENT STYLE + APPROACH: After 33 years, I would say my massage is intuitive based on what I feel and of course “what the client wants”. I find often that clients trust me and let me work in a way that is best for them. I tell them it shouldn’t hurt to the point where you can’t breathe. My neck work is detailed and I use acupressure on trigger points. My palpation skills are on point because I taught Kinesiology for over 20 years and I’ve performed over 10,000 massages! At least I stopped counting at 10,000 and that was many years ago.
Reflexology is my Jam. I always incorporate foot work in a session that allows for it. I also do hand reflexology and ear reflexology. I am taking an extensive workshop at the end of this month on ear reflexology and hoping to incorporate wherever I can.
SPECIALTIES/MODALITIES TRAINED IN: Reiki • Facial Massage • Hot Stones • Body Scrubs and Wraps • Trigger Point Therapy • Reflexology
EXPERIENCE: 33 years. I have worked in a variety of places including my own studio space.
PROFESSIONAL MOTIVATION: I like educating people about their bodies. I like that I can be the one that helps them to see that relaxation is possible. I like that I can be an example of what great health can look like even at my age!
My best friend had a kidney transplant back in 1992. I helped her at the hospital a few nights in a row which included applying lotion on her legs and feet. She fell sound asleep and reported having the best nights sleep . She said jokingly, “ you should do this” What keeps me inspired today is that I know what I like and what I don’t. I like this work very much and my body and mind agree. The minute they don’t, I’m out.
MY IDEAL CLIENT: Ideal client is one who appreciates my expertise. Health conscious, body aware, non complaining, open to possibilities that their current way of living might not be best suited… ex. Drinking, smoking, too much screen time, texting too much, high heeled shoes.
WHAT MAKES YOUR SESSIONS UNIQUE: I am unique. EVERY massage is unique.
Clients often say:
Best massage I ever had
Too much time on the feet
I love my feet worked
Too much time on the hands
I love my hands massaged
Kind of light
Wow, you worked me over!
Generally, my philosophy is that when the body is relaxed, it has an amazing ability to repair itself.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS: I take some form of continuing ed every single year although it is not required by the state of Virginia.