Julie brings over three decades of experience in healthcare—and a lifelong devotion to whole-person well being—to her work with Water Bearer Collective. A Doctor of Physical Therapy, former Drake University student-athlete, and life-long learner, she understands firsthand how movement, nutrition, and mindful living can transform a life. Her own journey began after a season-ending knee injury in college, an experience that opened her eyes to the healing power of compassionate care and the deep resilience that lives within all of us.

Rooted in Coralville with her spouse and two children, Julie’s life reflects the balance she teaches. She expresses her creativity through art and design, finds joy supporting her children’s passions, and has long served the community through volunteer leadership. From co-chairing the United Way Campaign, to championing the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women initiative for more than 15 years, to helping launch a student-led wellness program at her children’s elementary school, Julie’s commitment to service is woven through every part of her life.