Julia earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Melbourne in Australia in 2016. She also holds a Bachelor of Kinesiology from the University of British Columbia in Canada. She relocated from Chicago to Albuquerque when her husband joined the Air Force in 2023 and founded Ascension Physio.

Experienced in Functional Manual Therapy, Julia's skill set allows her to excel in treating the whole body and patients of all ages who may suffer from joint pain including TMJ, foot/ankle issues, vestibular dysfunction, post-op recovery, and complex chronic pain. She is also a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist and can help women with a variety of pelvic health issues as well as pre- and postpartum care.

Julia is also Schroth Scoliosis Physical Therapy C1 Certified to treat both adolescents and adults with scoliosis. Her comprehensive and diverse education and training allow her to provide a wide range of treatment approaches to single and S-curve scoliosis, Scheuermann’s kyphosis, and other spine deformities that integrate Schroth, specialized functional manual therapy, and neuro-based evaluation and treatment.