Julie was born in Washington D.C. but claims DFW as her hometown. Julie is a former professional ballet dancer, having danced with Texas Dance Theatre, Tulsa Ballet, and Orlando Ballet prior to attending Texas Christian University for her degree in nutrition. Julie still performs as a guest artist for ballet companies in the DFW Metroplex. Julie's background as a ballet dancer helped develop her passion for health and fitness. When Julie is not teaching boot camps, she is working with athletes and active individuals on proper nutrition for their performance and training goals.