Your Body, In Balance
I’m Julie, a functional nutritionist helping women tune into their body and satisfy its needs, so they can feel more vibrant, energized, and supported.
The Breaking Point That Became My Turning Point
My journey to becoming a functional nutritionist began in the hardest season of my entire life.
I was working full-time in a high-pressure corporate role, raising two young kids, and caring for my parents as their 50-year marriage collapsed under illness and divorce. My mom moved in with me for 9 months. I became her caregiver, my kids’ mom, my husband’s partner – and an employee at a company that offered little to no support.
Stress was constant. My body started breaking down under the weight of it all, and I went into early menopause. Hot flashes, insomnia, reflux, bloating, mood swings, brain fog – every system in my body felt out of control. But the bigger struggle was feeling detached, like I was just going through the motions of life. I’d get up, push through the day, collapse at night, and repeat. Even when I was surrounded by people I loved, I felt like I was running on empty, disconnected from myself.
I turned to “quick fixes” to get me through the day – coffee, sugar, carrying antacids with me everywhere “just in case.” I turned to doctors for medical help, but they all told me my labs were “normal,” and that it was “just part of getting older.” I remember thinking: if I keep going like this, I’m going to end up exactly where my parents are – with a future of illness and decline.
That was the moment I knew my story had to change.
How Functional Nutrition, Lifestyle Changes, and Qigong Gave Me My Life Back
When a friend said she was signing up for the Nutritional Therapy Association’s training, I jumped in alongside her. I honestly didn’t know if I’d have the energy to finish it. But what I learned opened my eyes – and lit a fire in me.
For the first time, I understood how my gut, hormones, and nervous system were all connected. I learned that the foods I was eating, the way I was handling stress, even how little I slept were amplifying my hormonal symptoms. It made me both angry and empowered: angry that no doctor had ever explained this, and empowered because suddenly, I had tools to change it.
I started taking action – adjusting my diet, supporting my gut, improving my sleep, and reducing inflammation. Slowly, I began to feel the shift – and my digestion, energy, and mood all started to come back into balance – even my “hangries” disappeared! And then I found something that would become central to my healing: Qigong.
Around that time, I also began practicing Qigong. At first, it was simply a way to keep my body moving while I healed from an injury. But it turned out to be so much more. This flowing meditation rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine calmed my nervous system in a way nothing else had. It gave me energy, presence, and the ability to heal. I loved it so much that I trained to teach it, and now I weave it into the work I do with my clients.
Functional nutrition, advanced testing, and Qigong completely changed my health. It brought me appreciation for my body and love of life, an inner peace. And it’s the same approach I now bring to the women I work with.
My Approach as a Functional Nutritionist:
Test, Don’t Guess
I’m a Restorative Health Practitioner (RHP), certified through the Institute of Restorative Health, one of the most advanced functional nutrition programs available.
I’ve trained extensively in GI Healing and Hormones, and I’m now expanding my work with advanced Blood Chemistry, using these panels to give clients deeper insights into their overall health.
And I use the most effective tools to eliminate guesswork:
GI-MAP stool testing to uncover microbiome imbalances and inflammation
MRT food sensitivity testing to identify inflammatory triggers unique to you
Hormone testing (DUTCH or DiagnosTechs) to map adrenal and sex hormone balance
Bone health panels to detect long-term risks early
Blood panel reviews to spot functional imbalances and trends in key markers, giving us clues to bring your system back toward balance and optimal function
I currently offer:
1:1 Functional Nutrition Programs (gut, hormone, and blood testing + coaching)
1:1 Detox Programs
Full Moon Detox Programs
Qigong classes and wellness workshops (in Ventura County and beyond)
Community and education through my Facebook group: Health Storry Hangout
Not sure which program is right for you?
The Power to Rewrite Your Health Story Is in Your Hands
My last name is Storry, and I believe every woman deserves the chance to rewrite hers. All it takes is the right testing, the right plan, and the right support to feel like yourself again.
More energy. Restful sleep. Steady mood. A calm, happy gut. Confidence in your body’s ability to carry you into the next chapter with strength and vitality.
That’s what Healthy Storry is here for: to help women connect the dots that so often get missed.
Your old story isn’t the final one. Let’s write a healthier one together.
My Facebook group is for women who want to boost energy, calm stress, and connect with others. Here, you'll find mindset tools, Qigong and breathwork practices, nourishing nutrition tips, and the occasional recipe. When you post a win – or even a wobble – you hand another woman a little more courage for her own journey. Join us!
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This Is Your Turning Point
You don’t have to keep guessing or masking symptoms. With advanced testing, Qigong, and a custom nutrition and lifestyle plan, your next chapter can feel better than ever.