I am... a writer, a beauty entrepreneur, a mama, a lover, a dreamer, a friend, a freethinker, a qualitarian foodie, a bon vivant, a healer, a certified holistic health educator, a massage therapist, a party producer, a wellness walker, a chameleon. Hi, Iām Julia, your cruise director and guide to the mysterious world of wellness, clean beauty, holistic parenting, and unique tips in Southern California. Sage and Vice is my guidebook, revealing the life secrets I've come to embody and my natural parenting tips that I've learned while raising my now tween son.
I love health food. Truly, I do. But I also adore wine, charcuterie, and indulging in all the tasty treats at parties. And boy do I love parties, but sadly they no longer love me. As a Gen Xer, hitting a certain age has prompted me to dial back on the soiree scene and rev up the wellness journey.
My passion for wellness led me to the National Holistic Institute, where I became a massage therapist and certified health educator in 1994. I opened my own practice and eventually founded the very first Nitespa on the iconic Abbot Kinney Blvd in Venice Beach. Running it as a social spa taught me invaluable lessons about beauty and wellness, and how to lead a qualitarian life which I'm eager to share with everyone.
Life took an unexpected turn when mysterious health symptoms emerged, and I had to close my spa, propelling me into a quest for healing, leaving my Boss Babe hat on the shelf. I became a stay-at-home mom and getting well was my full-time job.
I'll be chronicling my personal transformation in real-time, highlighting both the hurdles and victories along the way. A skilled manifester, when I set my mind to something, I make it happen. Iām excited to share all my knowledge and experience, secret tips and tricks with all of you!
"A qualitarian is someone who may or may not follow a specific dietary plan but who always evaluates the quality of food before consuming it."
~Elizabeth Rider, The Health Habit
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