Hi, I’m Julia.

Julia Reisman RN, MSN, CPNP-PC, CHP

For me, this path began with a long, luxurious exhale.

It was one of those moments where life put on the brakes, the doing shifted to being, and my inner compass reoriented from conformity to authenticity. I began to dance to the rhythm of my own heartbeat and allowed myself to be guided by inspiration rather than achievement. This path eventually led me to Hakomi. 

My nervous system immediately recognized the sacredness of this work. The level of attention, soothing presence and care infused into this modality felt like a homecoming and continues to fill me with awe and wonder.

I’m here to share this gift with you - to be an ally on your transformative journey. Together, we will unlock a newfound freedom in your life by deeply honoring the intelligence of your defenses and connecting to your body’s wisdom. I provide a warm and nurturing container for exploring your inner landscape, with a special focus on providing a safe space for the inner child to feel seen, heard, and understood.

Offering a compassionate and heart-forward approach, I am committed to helping individuals understand themselves more deeply and navigate life’s challenges with greater ease and resilience. I am passionate about working with seekers, caregivers (parents, healthcare professionals, therapists, teachers), and individuals with chronic health conditions. 

Drawing inspiration from 5Rhythms® Dance, Bhakti Yoga, mother nature, live music, expanded states of consciousness, and mindfulness, my work is experiential and filled with creativity, playfulness, and love.

Professional background

Black and white photo of redwood trees in Santa Cruz.
Black and white photo of Julia holding and looking at a fern.
  • Hakomi Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy - The Hakomi Institute (2024 - 2025)

    Hakomi Professional Training Levels 1 & 2 - The Hakomi Institute (2022 - 2024)

    Integrative Nurse Coach® Certificate Program - Integrative Nurse Coach Academy (2022)

    Vanderbilt University - Master of Science in Nursing, Pediatric Primary Care (2016 - 2017)

    The University of Texas - Austin, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (2009 - 2013)

  • Certified Hakomi Practitioner (CHP)

    Registered Nurse, California (RN)

    Nurse Practitioner, California (MSN)

    Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Pediatric Primary Care (CPNP-PC)

  • The Innate Somatic Intelligence™ Trauma Therapy Approach (ISITTA) - Manuela Mischke-Reeds, MA, LMFT (ongoing)

    Working With The Child - Jaci Hull, M.A., LMFT (2024)

    Derech: A Jewish Path for the Psychedelic Explorer - Rabbi Zac Kamenetz and Dr. Ido Cohen (2024)

    Working with Disavowed and Undervalued Parts - Shai Lavie (2024) 

    Power with Heart, Ethics with Wisdom, Right Relationship with Power: The Heart of Ethics, Dr. Cedar Barstow, D.P.I., M. Ed (2024)

    Beyond the Missing Experience Hakomi Workshop - Shai Lavie, MFT (2023) 

    Healing the Wounds of Childhood through Parts Work - Grady Fort, MFT (2023)

    Hakomi and Relational Touch Workshop - Manuela Mischke-Reeds, MA, LMFT (2023)

    Trauma, Somatic Wisdom and the Joy of Fluidity - Manuela Mischke-Reeds, MA, LMFT (2023) 

    The Resilient Heart: Trauma-Sensitive HeartMath Course - HeartMath Institute (2022) 

    Reiki Level 1 - SF Reiki Center - Christopher Tellez (2022)

My approach and values

I aim to be an ally to your inner world, creating a space that feels spacious, loving, slow, and gentle. My style is often described as warm, authentic, curious, soothing, and playful.

My approach and values are influenced by the principles of the Hakomi method:

Julia places her hands on heart, signifying mindfulness.

Mindfulness

A fairy ring of redwood trees from below, signifying unity.

Unity

Julia's hands are at rest on her patterned dress, signifying non-violence.

Non-violence

A bright green fern unfurls, signifying organicity.

Organicity

the Cypress trees, signifying Mind/Body/Spirit Holism.

Mind/Body/Spirit Holism

Doodle of an elegant snake.

“The next message you need is always right where you are.”

—Ram Dass

I look forward to connecting!

Schedule your free 30 minute discovery call to see if we’re a good fit.