meet julia
Equine Massage Therapist
I’m a small town girl, I grew up in the town of Eatonville, Washington at the base of Mt. Rainier - aka the “Gateway to Paradise”. I first found my passion for our Equine friends as a photographer, gratefully admiring the beauty, movement, and spirit from behind the lens. I very quickly came to realize that I didn't just want to watch from afar, I wanted to be a part of their world. That passion led me to work as the caretaker for eleven horses at a privately owned barn, where I learned invaluable lessons in horsemanship and discovered that caring for horses was exactly where I wanted to be.
As I began exploring my path in the equine industry, I found myself especially drawn to horses struggling with lameness-related behavioral issues and those living in a constant state of fight or flight. I became fascinated by the connection between pain, movement, behavior, and trust. The study of biomechanics and the equine nervous system opened my eyes to the incredible ways in which horses communicate.
I attended Langley Equine Studies to gain extensive training in the musculoskeletal and nervous systems, kinesiology, and various modalities that support balance, comfort, and soundness. Continuing education has always been important to me, leading me to pursue additional training with Celeste Lazaris through the Balance Through Movement Method Master Class and training in Lazaris Technique Nerve Release.
Since beginning this journey, life has brought me beautiful new experiences. I have built a career in veterinary medicine and become a mother to my daughter, Aria. Both roles have deepened my appreciation for healing and caring for others with presence and intention; I will never stop being in awe of horses. My mission is, and always will be, to give a voice to each horse I get the honor to work with.
Outside the barn, you'll find me soaking up the sunshine (as Washington weather allows), hiking, taking photos, and making memories with my daughter.
Qualifications
Graduated from Langley Equine Studies
The therapeutic approach taught at Langley Equine studies is “Swedish Massage” techniques, a combination of Myo-fascial Release, Neuromuscular, and Structural Reintegration and acupressure modalities. Functional Anatomy, Anatomy of Equine Movement, Pathophysiology of Pain and Fitness are also taught.
Trained in Lazarus Tecnique Nerve Release
Lazaris Nerve Release Technique™ is a proprietary training created by Celeste Lazaris centered around releasing nerve compressions within the horse with a specific focus on the brachial plexus and lumbosacral plexus.
Trained in Advanced Myo-Fascial Release
A modality that embodies what is typically taught in an equine chiropractic classes, but with a modified version of hand positions which are legal for massage therapist to perform.
NBCAAM Certified (Renewal Pending)
WA State Licensed for Animal Massage (Renewal Pending)
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my "why"
My why is simple: I want horses and their owners to feel heard.
I believe that horses are constantly communicating through their bodies, movement, and behavior. What some may see as resistance, anxiety, or poor performance is often a horse's way of expressing discomfort, imbalance, or unmet needs. Every horse has a story to tell, and I feel incredibly privileged to help uncover and listen to those stories.
My passion lies in creating a space where horses can let down their guard, feel safe, and be cared for with patience and compassion. Through a whole-horse approach, my goal is not only to support physical soundness but also to nurture emotional soundness and strengthen the connection between horses and the people who love them.
