Julia has been passionate about health, exercise, and medicine from an early age. Growing up she led an active lifestyle participating competitively in basketball and track & field for many years. Having endured injuries during her athletic career, she underwent rehabilitation alongside an Athletic Therapist (AT) which led her to develop a love for rehabilitation and patient care. Following this interest, Julia graduated from Sheridan College in April 2023 with an Honors Bachelor of Applied Health Sciences/Certificate in Athletic Therapy. Julia is a Certified Athletic Therapist granted with the Canadian Athletic Therapy Association and holds a Certificate as a First Responder.

During her time as an Athletic Therapist, Julia is grateful to have had the opportunity to work for many different universities and sporting teams providing on field coverage as well as clinical rehabilitation to athletes. Julia’s sideline experience includes work with men’s and women’s varsity sports teams including basketball, volleyball, soccer, rugby and hockey. Julia has also worked alongside the medical team for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats CFL Football team through training camp and into the 2022 season. Currently, Julia provides athletic therapy coverage for the Burlington Stampeders Football Team, Stoney Creek Camels Rugby teams, Rockstar Elite League here at the Toronto Rock Athletic Centre in addition to providing coverage for many large sporting tournaments.

As an Athletic Therapist, Julia is skilled in the assessment and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries using a sports medicine model, incorporating a variety of treatment techniques and applying evidence-based practices. Julia is dedicated to providing patient-centred care so that you are able to achieve your goals, whether you are seeking treatment to return to your sport or to improve your daily activities.