Hey, I’m Julia! i learned things the hard way so you don’t have to.
I'm a Functional Nutrition and Metabolism Specialist, bikini bodybuilder, and someone who understands what it's like to want both health and aesthetics without sacrificing either.
My approach comes from years of navigating my own health challenges while maintaining the ambitious goals that drive so many of us.
Like many of my clients, I spent years feeling like I was spinning my wheels. I was doing all the "right" things according to doctors and my own online research. For six years, I dealt with severe gut issues that no doctor could help me with. I had hormonal imbalances since puberty, developed autoimmune conditions, and was also eventually diagnosed with POTS—all while trying to maintain the performance standards I'd set for myself.
What I learned through this experience is that our bodies are interconnected systems, not isolated problems to solve. It was actually through bodybuilding and working with knowledgeable coaches that I first started understanding these connections—how sleep affects recovery, how stress impacts physique changes, how gut health influences everything from energy to body composition. Understanding how these systems work together—and learning to work with them rather than against them—changed everything. Now I get to help others do the same.
a little more about me
It’s important that you connect with your coach! Here’s a little more info to see if we’re a good fit:
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Functional Nutrition and Metabolism Specialist (FNMS)
Physique and Bodybuilding Coach (NASM)
Nutritionist (ISSA)
Certified Personal Trainer (ACTION)
BA, Sociology (Psychology Double Major) (UCSB)
Continuing education is forever ongoing for me—this field evolves rapidly, and it's important to me that I stay up to date and bring the most evidence-based strategies to my clients. I'm always reading research, pursuing new certifications, or diving into emerging approaches in functional health. I'm also just a nerd at heart and really enjoy it!
Most importantly, I've spent years applying what I've learned to clients navigating multifaceted health and physique goals. Real bodies and lives are messy and complex, and the learning that happens as a result is invaluable.
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I have an invisible disability called POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome), as well as several autoimmune conditions, which have taught me more about the relationship between stress, recovery, and performance than any textbook ever could.
Learning to compete and maintain high standards while managing chronic conditions has required developing strategies that most people never consider.
This experience has shaped my understanding that health isn't one-size-fits-all, and that sustainable approaches must account for individual challenges and circumstances. It also reinforced my belief that you don't have to lower your standards to take care of your health—you just have to be smarter about how you pursue your goals.
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I’m a bikini bodybuilder, currently going through my second competition prep.
I was a competitive swimmer for 11 years, until I permanently injured both shoulders from overuse. This was devastating—I had been planning on swimming in college and my world was turned upside down.
My boyfriend dragged me to the gym during my freshman year of college, and I fell in love with lifting.
My Approach
I firmly believe that the most effective coaching begins with a trusting relationship between coach and client.
EVIDENCE-BASED
Every protocol is backed by functional nutrition science and tailored to YOUR data—labs, symptoms, training response, and biofeedback. No generic wellness trends or one-size-fits-all approaches.
INVESTIGATIVE
Your body is constantly communicating hormonal fluctuations, energy, digestion, and training response. I look for patterns others miss, whether that's metabolic adaptation, insufficient fueling, gut dysfunction, or hormonal imbalances. Whether we're dialing in metabolism or running functional labs, the approach is the same: figure out what's actually happening, then address it with evidence-based interventions.
empowering
My goal is to make you independent, not dependent. You'll learn to read your body's signals, understand what's happening physiologically, and maintain optimization on your own. I'm your guide through the complexity.