Nurse. Health Coach. Mama.

Hi, I'm Julia

My journey into health coaching didn't begin in a classroom or at the bedside—it began as a mom searching for answers.

When my son developed eczema at 3 months, I was told the usual recommendations: allergy testing, creams, medications, and that he would likely "grow out of it." While those treatments and eliminating foods from my and his diet helped manage his symptoms temporarily, his eczema came back with vengeance a year later. It was then that I realized I was only putting “Band-Aids” on the situation and not getting to the root cause of his eczema.

I enrolled him in a holistic gut healing program with a team of practitioners who were focused on decreasing inflammation through diet changes, environmental changes, stress lowering methods as well as a supplement protocol to heal the gut.

That experience led me down a path of learning about the body as a whole. I immersed myself in nutrition, gut health, lifestyle medicine, and the connections between the gut microbiome, inflammation, and the skin, instead of only focusing on the eczema itself.

After months of gradually making all these changes, we saw drastic improvements in his skin, no reactions to foods, and I gained a deeper understanding of how interconnected a child's health truly is. That journey changed the course of my career.

Today, as an RN and health coach, I help families look beyond symptom management and uncover the factors that may be contributing to their child's skin and overall health. Every child is unique, and my goal is to partner with parents to create realistic, evidence-informed strategies that support the body from the inside out.

While I never promise a cure or replace medical care, I believe children thrive when we nourish the whole person—not just the symptoms. I can work along side your family’s medical care and fill in the gaps, offering personalized guidance you can actually use at home.

When a child is struggling with chronic health concerns, the entire family feels the impact. As your health coach, I don't just support your child—I support you, too. Caregivers often carry the weight of appointments, research, meal planning, sleepless nights, and the emotional stress that comes with wanting the very best for their child. My goal is to empower you with practical guidance, evidence-informed nutrition and lifestyle strategies, and ongoing encouragement so you feel confident navigating your child's healing journey. Together, we can create sustainable habits, celebrate progress, and help your family move from overwhelm to confidence, one step at a time.

Education, Credentials and Licensing:

• Bachelor of Arts in Exercise Biology, University of California, Davis (2004-2008)
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Samuel Merritt University (2010)
• Licensed Registered Nurse - State of California (2011, active)
• Certified Health Coach, Institute of Transformational Nutrition (2025-2026)
  • Specializing in Autoimmune and Digestive Disorders
• Rashes Be Gone® Professional Clinical Mentorship - Jennifer Caryn Brand Nutrition LLC (2026-current)