Yoga Therapy & Myofascial Training to Improve Strength and Mobility for Women 50+
Move with confidence, reduce stiffness, and stay active as you age.
A personalized program designed around your goals, history, and current abilities. Using gentle, science-informed techniques, I help you reduce stiffness, ease pain, and build strength—so you can move with confidence, stay active, and enjoy the activities you love.
Your body feels different—and you’re not sure how to move forward.
You’ve always been active, capable, and independent—but lately, your body doesn’t feel the same. Movements that used to feel easy now come with stiffness, discomfort, or hesitation—sometimes linked to past injuries, back pain, joint stiffness, or recurring issues that never seem to fully resolve.
You’re not imagining it, and you’re not alone. As your body changes, it can feel harder to maintain strength, flexibility, and balance. You may be wondering if this is just how aging works—and if it’s only going to get worse from here.
At the same time, you’re not ready to slow down. You want to keep traveling, staying active, and living your life on your terms. You want to feel strong, steady, and confident in your body—not limited by it.
You’ve likely already made an effort to address how you’re feeling:
Tried general yoga classes, but the poses didn’t feel right for your body or were hard to keep up with.
Followed online videos or programs, but weren’t sure if you were doing the movements correctly.
Focused on stretching more, only to find the stiffness keeps returning.
Considered or tried strength training, but felt unsure where to start or worried about injury.
Pushed through discomfort, hoping it would improve, but it didn’t, or it made things worse.
Taken time off to rest, only to feel even more stiff or weaker afterward.
All of this can leave you feeling frustrated, unsure what actually works, and concerned about what the future might look like for your body.
But you don’t need to guess your way through it—or assume that stiffness, pain, or loss of strength can’t improve.
What you really want is a clear, personalized approach that helps you feel better and build more strength in your body, move with more confidence, and stay active and independent for years to come.
Introducing
A different approach to aging well
Many approaches to movement fall into two extremes.
On one end, there are general yoga or stretching classes that aren’t adapted to your body and often don’t create lasting change.
On the other hand, there are fitness programs that focus on intensity or performance, without considering how your body changes with age.
My approach is different.
I combine personalized yoga therapy with fascia-focused movement—a science-informed approach that works with the body’s connective tissue system to:
reduce stiffness,
improve mobility,
increase deep core strength and stability, and
support your body in moving more freely—even if you’re dealing with past injuries, ongoing discomfort, or changes that come with age.
Yoga Therapy & Myofascial Training
How my approach works
We start with a deep understanding of you—your goals, your history, and how your body moves and feels right now. From there, I design a program that combines targeted movement, gentle strength work, breathwork, and myofascial techniques to support your whole system.
This approach is especially helpful if you’ve had recurring pain, injuries, or feel unsure what movements are right for your body.
Each session is guided but flexible. Some days you may need more support, other days more challenge—and your program reflects that.
This is a gentle, therapeutic approach.
Clients often notice they feel more open, stronger, and more at ease in their bodies afterward—even if the work itself felt simple. When it’s appropriate, we gradually introduce more challenge—but always in a way that feels supportive, not overwhelming.
This past January, I hurt my back and was going to a chiropractor every week. Then I hurt my knee and was sent to physical therapy. The physical therapist suggested that yoga would be a safer way for me to adjust my alignment.
I started doing yoga classes with Julie. It was difficult in the beginning, but with her encouragement, I kept coming. She has a beautiful and soothing voice and always offers many ways to hold a pose. I am so happy that I found her. My back and my knee are getting better, and Julie’s class has made a big improvement in my overall well-being. So grateful!
— Helen Michaels
A clear, supportive path to moving and feeling better
| 01 | The Initial Free Consultation
Understanding your goals and your starting point
We begin with a conversation focused entirely on you—your goals, your health history, your lifestyle, and what you want to be able to do more easily in your daily life.
What I do: I ask thoughtful, detailed questions to understand the full picture of your health, movement, and current challenges.
What you do: Share your experiences, concerns, and what matters most to you.
By the end, you’ll have: Clarity on what’s possible and confidence that your program will be built specifically for you.
| 02 | Movement & Breath Assessment
Seeing how your body moves and where it needs support
In your first session, we move. I guide you through a range of gentle movements to observe posture, mobility, balance, and breathing patterns—always adapted to what feels comfortable for you.
What I do: Assess how your body moves, how you breathe, and identify areas that may be contributing to stiffness, discomfort, or instability.
What you do: Move at your own pace, with guidance and support—no pressure to perform or “get it right.” And you let me know what feels good and what doesn’t.
By the end, you’ll have: A better understanding of your body and how it responds to movement.
| 03 | Your Personalized Program
Building strength, mobility, and confidence over time
Using everything we’ve uncovered, I design a program tailored to your goals and your body. Each session combines movement, gentle strength work, myofascial techniques, and breathwork to support your whole system.
What I do: Guide you through each session. As needed, I adjust your program as your body changes and improves, or adjust based on how you’re feeling that day.
What you do: Show up, move, and stay engaged in the process at a level that feels right for you.
By the end, you’ll have: Less stiffness, improved strength and balance, and greater confidence in how you move and feel day to day. Often, noticing simple things like walking, getting up from the floor or from a chair, or moving through your daily routine feels easier and more natural.
Is 1-1 work with me right for you?
This is for you if…
You want to feel stronger, more mobile, and more confident in your body as you age—even if you’re currently dealing with stiffness, discomfort, or past injuries
You’re ready for a personalized approach, rather than a one-size-fits-all class or program
You value consistency and long-term improvement over quick fixes
You’re open to gentle, intentional movement that may feel different from traditional workouts
You want to stay active and independent, and are willing to invest in your health to do so
You appreciate a supportive, adaptable approach that meets you where you are each day
This may not be the right fit if…
You’re looking for a quick fix or immediate results without ongoing effort
You prefer high-intensity workouts or performance-driven fitness programs
You want a generic class or follow-along program, rather than individualized support
You’re expecting diagnosis or treatment of medical conditions (this work is supportive, not medical care)
What’s included
Free initial consultation
Movement & breath assessment
Customized 1:1 sessions
Online Format + Recorded Sessions
Ongoing support between sessions
A program that evolves with you
Investment
Initial consultation: Free
Ongoing sessions: $85 USD per session, or $480 USD for a 6-session package
Sessions are 60–90 minutes and scheduled at a pace that works for you (most clients meet weekly or biweekly).
While you’re free to continue for as long as you’d like, I recommend starting with a minimum of 6 sessions. This allows enough time to build a foundation, see meaningful changes, and begin creating lasting results.
Kind Words
Frequently Asked Questions
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Not at all. Many clients are new to yoga or haven’t practiced in years. Everything we do is tailored to you, and I guide you step by step so you feel comfortable and supported from the beginning.
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You don’t need to be flexible—this is exactly what we work on. The goal isn’t to achieve certain poses, but to help your body move more easily and with less stiffness over time.
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That’s completely okay. All movements can be adapted to suit your body and your comfort level. If getting on the floor isn’t appropriate for you, we’ll work in positions that feel safe and accessible, like sitting on a chair.
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Often, all you need is a chair and a place to set yourself up where you can move freely. If you’re comfortable working on the floor, it can be helpful to have a yoga mat or similar type of exercise mat. There is value in investing in certain low-cost props, like yoga blocks or myofascial massage balls, but we can address this when we start working together.
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I recommend starting with a minimum of 6 sessions so you have the time and consistency needed to begin creating meaningful, lasting changes.
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Many clients notice they feel better even after the first session. Lasting changes in strength, mobility, and confidence build over time with consistency, and we’ll progress at a pace that works for you.
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You’re always welcome to reach out. I’m here to support you, and I’m happy to answer questions so you feel confident continuing your progress between sessions.
Got more questions? Reach out! 👇
You deserve to feel strong, capable, and at ease in your body
You don’t have to accept stiffness, discomfort, or loss of strength as your new normal. With the right support, your body can feel better, move more freely, and better support the life you want to keep living.
If you’re ready for a more personalized, thoughtful approach to movement—one that meets you where you are and helps you move forward with clarity and confidence—this is your next step.
Start with a free consultation, and we’ll explore what’s possible for you.