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Julie received her bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, in 1996. She began her career at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital, where she worked on the head injury unit until 1999. She then moved on to work in rural nursing homes and hospitals as a therapist and regional supervisor. Julie joined the Rehab Services team at Columbus Community Hospital in 2006.

She focuses her practice on treating all aspects of physical and cognitive function, with an overall goal of returning individuals to independence. Along with being the primary occupational therapist in the hospital’s acute care and swing bed settings, Julie specializes in the Driver Rehabilitation Program at Rehab Services at the Wellness Center, which involves hands-on training and vehicle modifications after a comprehensive evaluation of the client.

Julie achieved her certification in the treatment of lymphedema (CLT) from the Academy of Lymphatic Studies in 2017. She is certified in thermal and electrical modalities (PAMS) and has training in splinting and hand therapy. She serves CCH as one of 10 TeamSTEPPS trainers focusing on effective communication and teamwork. In 2021, she also achieved PWR!Moves® certification for Parkinson’s patients.

Julie and her husband, Jamie, live in Columbus and have three children.