From Germany to Canada

Julia was born and raised in a small town near Cologne, Germany, and from the age of 17, she spent summers in Northern Ontario with family friends. After graduating high school in Germany, she decided to spend a year abroad in British Columbia. Julia worked on Little Beaver Creek Ranch outside of Merritt, BC, bordering Douglas Lake Ranch, Canada's largest working Cattle Ranch.

Captivated by the land and lifestyle, Julia decided to make Canada her permanent home and moved in 2011. She now lives in Campbell River, on beautiful Vancouver Island.

Education & Work Experience

After moving to Canada, Julia earned a Tourism Management Diploma from Capilano University. She has worked in resort and wildlife tourism - including fishing lodges, whale watching, and dog sledding. This work experience supported her application for permanent residency in 2018, after which she turned her full focus toward education in the equine industry.

There were always horses

Julia began asking for riding lessons at the age of four, soon discovered a passion for western riding and Quarter Horses.

After high school, she worked at Easy Horse Ranch in Germany, a facility specializing in starting, re-starting, and training horses. There, she gained hands-on experience with a wide range of horses and riders and earned her Western Trainer C license through the European Western Riding Association (EWU), qualifying her to teach and coach riders.

Equine Therapy

Julia's journey into Equine Therapy continued in 2019, when she met her horse Roam who was dealing with chronic laminitis and various compensation patterns. Supporting his recovery opened the door to a deeper study of equine bodywork, hoof care, and nutrition, and led her to explore osteopathic, energetic, and trauma-informed approaches to equine wellness.

Julia now offers consent-based, horse-led bodywork sessions focused on releasing shock imprints and restoring nervous system balance to support lasting health and vitality.

You can view a list of her certifications and continuing education here.

Asides her engagement and commitment to horses, Julia is a lover of dogs (you shall discover her long-term companion Drake and new addition Odin in some of the photos), chocolate, enjoys kayaking, yoga, hiking, swimming, camping, and beekeeping.

One of her favourite places to visit is Bere Point Provincial Park in Sointula, Malcolm Island, BC.