Julie completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at University of Toledo and completed her Master of Science in Nursing at Kent State University. She has assisted patients in Cleveland Clinic as a Registered Nurse and Clinical Nurse Navigator, with a focus in cardiology and thoracic surgery. She has also served as an Adult Nurse Practitioner and preceptor for nursing and nurse practitioner students at OSU Wexner Medical Center and Central Ohio Primary Care Hospitalist Group. Throughout her time in the acute care hospital setting, Julie has maintained a focus on natural approaches to disease management including dietary modifications, stress reduction techniques, importance of exercise and detoxification, and appropriate supplementation.