Julie graduated as a Physiotherapist from Bath in 1982 and went on to gain experience in various hospitals in the NHS before moving to South Africa to travel and work in a spinal injury unit in Cape Town.
She later studied for an MSc at Southampton University, resulting in taking up a research post at The London Institute of Sports Medicine. Missing the sea and also treating patients, she returned to Dorset.
Julie has since been established in her own clinic for over 30 years, gaining experience in several private practices beforehand and providing physiotherapy for the u18 girls England hockey squad at Bisham Abbey, local football teams and rugby clubs.
Julie is married with 3 grown-up children. In her spare time Julie enjoys walking her dog, cycling, sailing, playing tennis and skiing.