Julie is an ordained Presbyterian Minister with a Masters in Divinity; she teaches and facilitates mindfulness meditation, stress reduction, communication dynamics and Inner Listening therapy. Julie began her meditation practice in 1971 and took up mindfulness meditation in 1994. She also offers extensive workshops on topics such as Transforming Anger, Understanding Dreams, Stress Reduction, and Mindfulness Meditation. She and her husband work together as potters making the "Blessing Bowl" and personalized pottery for special occasions.