Julie is a holistic foods chef, certified yoga instructor, and longtime student of Ayurveda whose approach to cooking is rooted in nourishment, connection, and the joy of sharing beautiful food. With extensive training in Ayurveda, Hatha yoga, meditation, trauma-informed practices, and holistic wellness, she brings a thoughtful understanding of how food can support the body, mind, and spirit.
An avid hiker and lover of the natural world, Julie is passionate about creating vibrant, high-vibrational meals with fresh, locally sourced ingredients and plenty of love. Her grounding presence and wellness background make her a natural fit for Lotus Chefs’ retreats and intentional gatherings, where she brings the same care to nourishing a community as she does to each plate she creates. She also offers her own private services through her own intentional chef brand, Nourish by Nature.