About Julie Mirise
Julie Mirise RN, LMT
How I Got Into Bodywork & Abdominal Therapy
After giving birth to my children, I really wanted to be a good mom. I wanted to have fun with my kids and enjoy our lives. But I was exhausted and at times, in pain. I noticed that I could still feel some part of the trauma of my birth in my body, especially in my womb, and I could even see some of it in my first-born child. I realized I needed to take care of myself, not just for me, but also for my children and for my family.
In an attempt to get help, I stumbled upon Beyond Mayan Abdominal Therapy work and other modalities of healing. Feeling the effects on my body, this new yet ancient approach made so much sense to me. It was based on a different way of thinking, complementary to what I had learned in college when studying to become a pediatric nurse. It allowed me to see a completely new perspective on not only medicine, but also on my own state of health.
If You Don’t Listen To Your Body, The Message Gets Louder
Of course, going to the doctor for emergency or acute situations, like when you need to be patched up, is a no-brainer. But when I was working in pediatrics, I started to wonder how so many people, including me, were ending up feeling broken (or at least partially broken). It seemed like some people ended up actually breaking something to get the message that their life isn’t quite working.
When I was a nurse, I saw how the doctors were often puzzled and unable to get to the roots of a disease. It seemed like too many people stayed sick longer than needed or experienced harmful side-effects of certain drugs. It just didn’t feel sustainable.
Discovering New And Ancient Pathways for Health
As I learned more about Beyond Mayan Abdominal Therapy (from Kim Hart’s H.A.R.T Method), Pelvic Hydrotherapy (from Red Tent Wellness) and other holistic therapies, I saw how the tools I was learning could actually help me build long-term health, and break out of the cycles I had seen over and over again as a nurse. After feeling like I was getting to the breaking point with my own body, I wondered how I could maintain my health without feeling like I was falling apart at a young age. My motivation came from deep within myself, to feel good again and take care of the family I had created.
I still remember the moment when I got back to trusting in my body again. My kids were younger, and I was in bed with a really bad sinus infection. I didn’t want antibiotics because I didn’t want to go through the side effects, again. The nurse in me wanted the quick fix, but I knew there was something deeper that needed healing. They had derailed my system before, and I didn’t want to recover from antibiotics in addition to the sinus infection. I felt like I was barely holding it together.
Sometimes Healing Means Allowing Yourself To Fall Apart
So I just layed there, and decided it was either going to get really bad, or it was going to get better. I gave in. I allowed my body to do what it needed to do. In letting go, I allowed myself to come back. And in fact, the less I fought, the better I felt.
That was the day I started to trust my body again. Since that day, I’ve opted for holistic approaches, and steered away from pharmaceuticals. I took back responsibility for my body, and I have no regrets (except not doing it sooner). I’m not saying I’ll never take medication again, but only for a good reason. Trying to force my body into health was something I never wanted to do. I know there is a different way now.
I always loved helping people feel better--that was the best part of being a nurse. So, I started seriously investigating alternative systems of medicine and healing besides the western medical framework. Turns out, many of the ancient healing traditions across the world share similar philosophies about how to restore health and vibrancy to parts of the body when it’s not working as it’s meant to be.
You Aren’t “One-Size-Fits-All”
The work I offer has the potential to address the root of an ailment or pain, which might be emotional in nature. While opening up may feel uncomfortable and vulnerable, it can offer profound healing (and no-one regrets it after it’s done). In many cases, one session is all it takes to make a huge improvement in how you feel, and occasionally, it can be all you need. Scheduling consistent treatments for a certain period of time (i.e. once per month, menstrual cycle, or every two weeks) enables you to gain momentum in your healing and shift more chronic or deeply embedded physical (and even emotional) issues.
The Work I Offer Can Support:
Healthy Uterus Positioning for PMS, Menstrual Pain, Fertility Challenges, Menopause, and more
Digestive and Bowel Issues
Sore Back / Backache
Fatigue
Headaches or Migraines
Hormonal Issues
Painful or Irregular Menstruation
Birth Control Detox
Pre-Conception & Birth Preparation for Healthy Birth
Fertility Issues (TTC, IVF...)
Post-Partum Recovery & Re-alignment
Miscarriage Loss & Recovery
Menopausal Symptoms
Bladder Issues or Painful Urination
Varicose Veins
Hemorrhoids
Fibroids and Cysts
Pain in Muscles or Joints
Recovery from Surgery or Stressful Events
Emotional Mood Swings, Anxiety & Depression
“Anything that’s human is mentionable, and anything that is mentionable can be more manageable. When we can talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary. The people we trust with that important talk can help us know that we are not alone.”
— Fred Rogers