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At 39, I embraced motherhood, welcoming twin daughters—a dream I had long cherished. Simultaneously, I was thriving in my role as Executive Director of the Southwest Institute of Natural Aesthetics (SWINA), while also managing a side business encompassing massage therapy, energy work, hypnotherapy, lifestyle coaching, and aesthetics. My work in the natural aesthetics and wellness industry provided a profound sense of purpose—I was helping people feel their best, inside and out. Yet, behind the scenes, my body was waging a battle I didn't yet understand.

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By 44, I was completely depleted. What began as persistent fatigue escalated into something far more serious. Brain fog clouded my thinking, exhaustion confined me to bed, and there were days I couldn't even drive my daughters to school. A medical leave of absence offered no relief; in fact, my condition worsened. My doctor diagnosed me with extreme adrenal fatigue and warned that I was on the verge of Addison’s Disease. If I didn’t change course, my adrenal glands could fail, necessitating lifelong cortisol medication.

Leaving my career wasn't just a professional loss—it felt like a personal failure. How could someone so devoted to wellness end up here? I carried guilt, shame, and uncertainty. If I couldn't heal myself, how could I guide others? I ceased seeing clients, withdrew, and felt utterly lost.

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But the universe always has a plan, even when we can't see it.

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A turning point came in 2016 when I was introduced to a modality called Spiritual Response Therapy (SRT). Initially, I resisted. Having already studied and received numerous healing modalities, I questioned what this could possibly add. However, that first session shifted something deep within me. My family noticed an immediate change. I felt lighter, clearer, and for the first time in a long while—hopeful.

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Healing didn't happen overnight. It was a gradual, powerful process. I continued with SRT sessions but soon realized I couldn't afford to keep going without returning to full-time work. So, I did something unexpected: I trained in SRT—not to return to practice, but to support my own healing and that of my family. I never planned to offer it professionally. But as I began to feel better, people noticed. They asked what I was doing differently. They saw me not just surviving—but glowing. I started offering sessions quietly. One client became five, and before I knew it, I was booked two weeks out—all by word of mouth.

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Then, in 2020, the world shifted. COVID-19 upended everything, including the stability of my daughters' education. Mid-year, they had to switch schools. One of my twins developed severe separation anxiety; the other struggled to focus. Desperate to help them, I turned to what I knew: natural remedies. I created an aromatherapy spray to soothe anxiety, later naming it BE CALM. The second blend was crafted to help my daughter stay focused and grounded—this became FOCUS.

What began as a mother's attempt to care for her children quickly evolved. That holiday season, I made a custom blend called GET HAPPY for my daughters' dance team. I labeled it quickly, calling it Julie's Good JuJu, not thinking much of it. But within days, parents started asking, "What is this Good JuJu—and how can we get more?"

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And just like that, Julie's Good JuJu was born.

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Healing for me and my family didn't stop there. As I rebuilt my strength, I delved deeper into holistic wellness. I trained in Trauma-Sensitive Coaching, nutrition, and completed Yoga Teacher Training. Along the way, I discovered I was battling mold toxicity. My home—the very space where I was trying to heal—was filled with toxic mold, including black mold. For two years, my family and I navigated the challenges of remediation and renovation while I continued to heal and rebuild my life from the inside out.

Now, under the umbrella of Modern Mindful Therapy, my work has expanded beyond what I ever imagined. Through spiritual coaching, energy clearing, and Good JuJu Wellness Products, I help others reconnect to themselves—just as I had to do for myself.

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My journey has been, and continues to be, one of resilience, surrender, and profound transformation. Never would I have imagined having a private practice or a product line that helps change people's lives each and every day!

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If you're seeking clarity, healing, or a renewed sense of purpose, I see you. I've been there. And I'm here to walk beside you as you step into your own light.

Welcome to Modern Mindful Therapy

 

​with love,