About Founder
WELCOME! I AM JULIA, FOUNDER AND CEO OF FREEDOM.
Born and raised in Annapolis, Maryland I grew up as a competitive dancer competing in jazz, hip hop, contemporary, pointe, tap, musical theater and more. I went South to attend the College of Charleston as a Cougarette (dance team) and graduated with a marketing degree.
When I stopped dancing in college I lost my passion, the one thing that made me come alive! Fitness quickly became the one thing I looked forward to every day to take a break from the world. After college, I taught yoga and sculpt classes for 3 years & expanded my own brand, Soulful Juls. Throughout the years, my soul craved to dance, move more freely, be inspired, move to the beat and my breath, and find a fitness home here in CHS.
Through daily prayer and meditation to discover my purpose, God gave me the vision of Freedom Studio.
Yoga, Sculpt, and Dance - Beat & Breath Driven Movement.
We stand out because there is no workout that combines these three modalities to tone, lengthen, and burn mixed with uplifting music + motivation! The results from a Freedom Workout are increased confidence and feeling amazing in your own unique body! More than that, a spirit that is elevated, care-free, and joyous… nothing will be able to get in your way after The Freedom Experience.
When you walk into Freedom, my goal is that you feel a sense of belonging. I joke that there’s no “cold girl vibes” only warm vibes! My favorite quote since middle school has been, “Be somebody who makes everybody feel like a somebody” and I hope everyone feels seen and encouraged here.
I remember a mentor saying to me once, “What makes you come alive? Go do it.” That has always stuck with me.
Teaching fitness, inspiring a healthier way to live, empowering others to believe in themselves, connecting with you…. this is my purpose. It truly makes me come alive.
My style: I can be very calm and also very crazy! In my Flow & Calm classes there is a relaxation and happiness to my style. People have described my yoga flows as upbeat and “flowy,” while also very meditative. In my Fierce & Fire classes the energy is wild and loud… you will feel UNSTOPPABLE afterwards.
Check out our classes page to read more on our offerings.
Why the name Freedom? This is the only world to describe how you will feel after these uniquely created classes.
