Julia graduated from University of Michigan Flint with a Master’s in Physical Therapy in 2000. She continued her education by earning her Graduate Certificate in Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy from Oakland University in 2008 and her transitional Doctorate of Physical Therapy from University of Michigan Flint in 2017. She has been working for University of Michigan since 2002 predominantly in an outpatient setting specializing in neck, back and headaches. She has a strong interest in using integrative manual physical therapy, including cranial sacral therapy and gentle nerve mobilization for the management of chronic pain conditions, concussion and headaches.