about me

Hello, I’m Julie (she/her). I have worked full time as a licensed massage therapist since December of 2017.  My practice is housed within Open Door Integrative Wellness, where I share space with other bodyworkers, a physical therapist, and other practitioners of movement arts and physical and mental health services.  

If there was a continuum of bodywork with energy work (such as Reiki) at one end and orthopedic medicine at the other, you would find me philosophically about 75% of the way towards the orthopedic end.  I keep a musculoskeletal focus in my work, while always remembering that our skin is not only our largest organ, it is intimately connected with our brain and nervous system. I work with your tissue not only through thorough anatomical knowledge and physical strength but also by creating an accepting, open, curious atmosphere. 

I practice several modalities including Swedish relaxation massage, myofascial release, sports massage, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation, “deep tissue”, and prenatal massage. 

On my table, all bodies are good bodies.  I actively welcome people of all backgrounds, sizes, genders and abilities.  (Wheelchairs and walkers do fit through the door!)  If you’re hesitant about massage, I would be more than happy to talk through any questions or concerns you have. 

I enjoy continuing education, and have completed credits focusing on prenatal massage, back pain, visceral manipulation, self care, arthritis, migraines, hypermobility, deep dives into shoulder anatomy, a complete dissection of the human nervous system, and more.  I maintain a license in the State of New Hampshire (license number 7540) and registration in the state of Vermont (registration number 164.0000506). 

When I’m not working, you can find me outside on a bike (gravel, mountain and fat), at home knitting, reading or baking, relaxing with friends and neighbors, and spending time with my amazing teenager.  I grew up in New Hampshire, attended UNH, and moved to the Upper Valley originally in 2001 when I came to work for the Dartmouth Outing Club as the first female General Manager in its then-92 year history.  I like coffee and bluegrass and being up first in the morning.