SERVICES

Discover the power of healthy eating, appropriate exercise and healthy daily habits.

Individual & Small Group Wellness Consultation

These are cash-based services focused on how to implement lifestyle changes and healthy habits such as healthy eating, appropriate exercises to increase physical activity, hydrating, getting adequate sleep, and managing stress to improve your overall health and wellness.

INDIVIDUAL

If you are looking for 1 on 1 consultation in the comforts of your home or through virtual sessions, this is for you! Baseline assessment, goal setting, strategies for success, and individualized consultation are provided to help you achieve your goals. Learn how to apply simple changes in your daily life habits to create compounding effects to your overall health and wellness. Individual sessions are recommended at 1 hour a week for a total of 6-8 visits to develop healthy habits and create lifestyle change.

 

WHO WOULD BENEFIT?

Individuals wanting to improve their lifestyle and health habits. Fitness Enthusiasts, Health Care Providers, Women, Men, Active Older Adults, Youth Athletes, Anyone Motivated to Just Get Started!

GROUP

Oftentimes a small group and the support of others increases your chance for success in changing habits. Small Groups (4 people or less) interested in getting healthy together are welcome! This is a great way for you and your friends, family members or co-workers to learn how to get healthy together and hold one another accountable. Group sessions are customized to meet the needs and goals of the group. These sessions are recommended at 1 hour a week for a total of 6-8 sessions to develop healthy habits and create lifestyle change.

If interested in Individual or Group Consultation contact Julie today.

 

WHO WOULD BENEFIT?

Friends, Co-Workers, Family Members who support one another to be their best selves.

Wellness & Healthy Habits Presentation

Individualized presentations are available for specialized groups and/or employers who are wanting to implement wellness strategies into their settings and provide health and wellness education to their participants. Presentations are customized to meet the needs of the group.

A portion of all proceeds are donated to local food pantries to provide healthy food choices to those who would otherwise not have access to such options.

If interested in Wellness & Healthy Habits Presentation contact Julie today.

 

WHO WOULD BENEFIT?

Employers, Fitness Settings, Health Care Settings, Long Term Care Settings, Churches, Youth Sports Programs, Youth Camps.

Physical Therapy (PT) with Lifestyle Medicine Approach

Julie and Optimal Wellness PLLC have partnered with Progressive Rehabilitation Associates (PRA) to provide lifestyle medicine based physical therapy services in the Get Healthy PT Program, a program Julie helped start and leads. Most insurances are accepted with a physical therapy diagnosis. In order to qualify for services you must have a physical therapy diagnosis.

If you are interested in learning more about Get Healthy PT, and scheduling through Progressive Rehabilitation Services contact Iowa City Physical Therapy - Progressive Rehabilitation Associates.

 
 

WHO WOULD BENEFIT?

Anyone with a PT diagnosis and a desire to improve physical health through lifestyle change.

What people are saying about Optimal Wellness

  • “Julie brings tremendous warmth and caring energy to anyone she meets. I’ve been lucky enough to have multiple conversations with Julie about life and the type of impact she wants to have on people’s lives. She’s been putting so much energy and thought into her dream of sharing an all-encompassing approach to one’s health. Now Julie is putting it into action. She’s knowledgeable, hardworking, and brings a wealth of experience to the table for any client she works with. Not to mention, Julie is one of the most caring individuals I know. I’ve sought out her advice, her support and opinion, all of which I value. I see her as not only changing individual lives but affecting our entire community.”

    Mandi Kowal, TRI-Umph Today Coaching

  • "I would highly recommend Julie as a wellness partner! She was awesome to consult with prior to my hip replacement surgery. She was easy to talk to with many great suggestions on how to prepare for my upcoming surgery, including physical therapy help, suggestions on equipment and wellness guidance before and after surgery. She had great ideas and suggestions for added health. It was a very holistic approach. I like her 80/20 approach which is practical and doable!"

    Tricia Van Roekel, Urban Acres Real Estate / REALTOR®

  • "Julie has been a volunteer for the local Go Red for Women movement for over 15 years and has generously donated her time and energy to our lifesaving mission. We are blessed to have her involved in our organization. She has been a wonderful advocate for living healthy. Julie has a genuine concern and interest in the health of individuals and her community. Her individualized approach recognizes that no two individuals are alike and that their needs can be very different. She provides education on how to make modifiable lifestyle changes and serves as a positive role model in her approach to living healthier."

    Ani Kruse Snyder, Regional Vice President, Midwest Affiliate American Heart Association

  • “During the pandemic I strayed from some of my healthier eating and exercise habits so I reached out to Julie for some guidance to get back on track. It was a great decision as she guided me through a very personalized program which recalibrated my lifestyle through exercise, mindful sleep hygiene, and sustainable healthy eating habits. With the support of Julie and her comprehensive knowledge, I regained control of my health and well-being. This holistic and functional approach significantly decreased my joint pain and inflammation. My energy and stamina have increased, and my mood is consistently elevated. I feel more productive in the workplace and am more active in my free time as well.”

    Nate K