Born in Kyrgyzstan, raised in Germany, Julia moved to New York at the age of 18 to pursue her dance and modeling career. After graduating from Hunter College in New York with a B.A. in dance, she came to Los Angeles where she met Heather Leon and found her passion for pilates. Being a dancer almost all her life, Julia incorporates dance techniques as well as functional training in her pilates class to create a challenging and fun workout experience.