Julia is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) with a background in competitive gymnastics and performance-based training. Originally from Durham, she spent 10 years competing in gymnastics, where she developed a strong foundation in discipline, body mechanics, and long-term athletic development.

Julia attended the University of South Carolina, earning her degree in Exercise Science. During her time at USC, she worked at the campus fitness center and volunteered in the sports science lab, developing a passion for evidence-based training and the science behind performance. She also gained hands-on experience coaching gymnastics and working alongside the university’s baseball and cross-country teams in the weight room, which ultimately led her to pursue her CSCS certification after graduation.

Having navigated her own fitness journey and the confusion that often comes with the overwhelming amount of advice online, Julia is passionate about helping clients avoid common mistakes and focus on what truly works. Her coaching approach emphasizes education, individualized programming, and sustainable progress so clients can build confidence and achieve lasting results.

When she’s not in the gym, Julia enjoys traveling, exploring her creativity through drawing and painting, and recently started re-learning how to play the guitar. She enjoys working with clients of all experience levels and strives to build genuine connections with each person she works with, creating a supportive environment that helps clients develop habits to achieve long-lasting, life-changing results.