Not long after realizing the benefits of the Pilates system, Julie enrolled in a comprehensive classical teacher certification program that spanned several years. In 2002, she received her certification from Romana Kryzanowska, renown Pilates elder who is often referred to as the protégé of Joseph Pilates.
The next year, Julie opened her first studio, co-founding Metropolitan Pilates with Romana's protégé Dorothee VandeWalle in Seattle, WA. Along with Romana and Dorothee, Julie has had the privilege of studying with master teachers such as Shari Mejia Santo, Juanita Lopez, and Lori Coleman-Brown.
Julie is committed to classical Pilates teaching methods and firmly believes in the transformative power of Pilates to heal, strengthen, and empower individuals across all fitness levels. Having experienced the benefits herself and through her students over the years, she knows firsthand how much Pilates can completely change the way you relate to your body and carry yourself through the world. Julie is also an RYT-200 certified yoga instructor and enjoys teaching Yoga in studios in Ventura. When she isn’t instructing Pilates or yoga, she enjoys walking and hiking with her two large dogs.
