She is also a gardener and a licensed massage therapist who has practiced in a variety of settings for nearly 20 years. Before attending massage school at the Muscular Therapy Institute, Julie worked in the field of Domestic Violence, assisting battered women and their children. In 2000, Julie studied Transformational Breathwork with Samvedam and became a Certified Breathwork Facilitator. She has studied and practiced many forms of Mindfulness Meditation and Creative Visualization. She worked with Dr. Mary Bove N.D. for five years in the fields of Herbal Medicine and Energy Medicine and she is currently studying the Family Constellations method with Samvedam. Julie has a private practice in Brattleboro, VT. Website. Phone: 617.275.3226. Email juliefender@comcast.net.