Julie’s career began 30 years ago in Occupational Therapy. During that time, she
provided services to adults and children with physical, developmental, sensory-motor,
orthopedic, neurological, respiratory/ventilator, geriatric and cognitive challenges. Then
in 2005, she found CranioSacral Therapy as an alternative to conventional therapy. With
an insatiable curiosity and desire for growth, Julie pursued advanced training in
Myofascial Release techniques and successfully completed training in the renowned
John F. Barnes’ Myofascial Release Approach® in 2016. Since then, she continues to
provide therapeutic relief to clients by releasing pain, tension and promoting a healthy
lifestyle. Not one to stop there, Julie received certifications as a Reiki Master. Always in
pursuit of learning more, Julie went on to successfully complete Rachel Perry
Gilbertson’s Myofascial Lymphatic Drainage Level I training, another technique
instrumental in releasing fascial restrictions. With faith and gratitude, in January 2023,
Julie became owner of Sunrise Myofascial Therapy and joined a community of
businesses at Healing Tree Myofascial Therapy, in Rockford, IL, where she works with
clients of all ages and degrees of pain. Not wanting to stop there, she opened a second
location in June 2025 at The Richardson Center for Learning & Wellness in Janesville,
WI. When not helping others, Julie enjoys time with her family which includes 2 beautiful
daughters, a devoted son-in-law and two incredible granddaughters. Julie also places
tremendous value on time spent with friends, cooking for special gatherings, working in
her yard, relaxing by a warm fire, enjoying a beautiful sunrise, and experiencing nature,
especially near water. Today Julie enjoys pain-free living and a career that is rewarding.
One could say that her pursuit of healing her own pain was life-changing not only for her
but for the clients she now serves.
