Julie's cheerful approach to attaining physical and mental resilience welcomes new and experienced yogis alike. In 2022, she completed the 200-hr Yoga Teacher certification at Be Well Integrated Health Services, led by Tisha Giangiordano. Julie has also studied Open FocusⓇ meditation and attention techniques for reducing stress-related symptoms and enhancing well-being. Prior to her career in wellness, Julie served as an award-winning Creative Director at advertising agencies serving Fortune 100 clients. Her most rewarding professional project was working with life coach Martha Beck, the University of Michigan and Eli Lilly Corporation to promote a nationally recognized medicine-free symptom management program for patients with Fibromyalgia. Julie is also a teacher. Presently, she is teaching social and emotional learning skills to preschoolers in Morris Plains. At the college level, Julie taught in Kean University’s BFA Graphic Design program as an adjunct professor. When she is not on the mat, you can find Julie creating art with her 7-year old daughter and enjoying the outdoors with her husband of 10 years. Learn more about Julie at http://rebels.yoga or on facebook and instagram at @julie.rebels.yoga