Today we’d like to introduce you to Julia Porter.
Hi Julia, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, let’s briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today.
My journey into wellness began as a child with a sensitive body and a strong sense of mission. I felt that I was here to change the world – and aren’t we all here to do just that? As a lover of learning, my formal education took me from a BA in Psychology to an MS in Nutrition Science to Ayurveda. I wanted to know everything that there was to know about the connection between the body, mind, and spirit. Ayurveda (an ancient Indian healing system intimately connected to nature) finally taught me to drop out of the mind and into the heart. My Ayurvedic training included everything from diet/routine, meditation & herbs to Vedic Astrology and hands-on bodywork. The integration process began when I learned there was a way to weave intellect, heart, and spirit to serve humanity more deeply. After working in childhood/family nutrition research for years, Ayurveda awakened something deep inside me that always knew it was about more than the food. I wanted to take the wellness model deeper than providing information on diet and exercise. People needed emotional and spiritual inspiration to reclaim their joy and purpose. In 2015, I joined a small Ayurvedic circle where I met my business partner, Logan. Over the next year – our friendship and shared vision began to form, leading us to create the Flourish Ayurveda Center.
Please talk to us about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned. Looking back, would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
Of course, it hasn’t been smooth! What fun would that be? There was a lot of fear and second-guessing as I left the comfortable, familiar world of research to venture into the great unknown. Mentors and advisors told me it was career suicide – and that no one would take that kind of work seriously. As someone that often valued the opinions of others over my own ideas and beliefs, this felt like a significant turning point in my life. Looking back, I now know this was all part of my evolution. The kind of practitioner I wanted to be, required me to honor my intuition, stand up, and fearlessly pursue my dreams.
Let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
The Flourish Ayurveda Center (founded by Logan Brookbank & Julia Porter) is a holistic healing sanctuary where ancient practices meet modern wellness – providing support, inspiration and vibrant community. We offer online and in-person holistic healing in Cincinnati, Ohio, via Nutrition & Ayurvedic Consulting, Yoga classes, Marma Energy Work, Ayurvedic Facial Treatments, Vedic Astrology and Community Gatherings such as group coaching programs and seasonal cleanses. These offerings are all designed to help you on your path to self-liberation, emotional freedom, and physical embodiment. At the heart of my philosophy is the unwavering belief that health and vitality are our birthright. I specialize in bridging the gap between modern nutrition and ancient Ayurvedic wisdom to help others create a proper diet and routine for their unique blueprint. My commitment to healing wouldn’t be complete without my passion for the mystical side of life. I work with Vedic Astrology and Ancient Beauty Practices, where I add a little magic to my consults and treatments. I believe that beauty is a frequency and connecting to the cosmos can provide deep soul understanding and healing.
My specialized offerings include:
– Ayurvedic & Integrative Nutrition Consults
– Vedic Astrology Readings
– Ayurvedic Facial Treatments
Are there any important lessons you’ve learned that you can share with us?
The most important lesson I’ve learned is that the mind alone cannot solve everything. More letters behind my name, more training and more books read would not truly make me a better practitioner. The integration of all that knowledge only occurs when there is connection to the soul and to source. The magic of my craft lies in connecting with others and building relationships, going into meditation, and trusting that if I remain open to the ever-evolving world of wellness, I can genuinely help others.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.flourishayurveda.com
- Instagram: @flourish_ayurveda_center
- Email: juliaflourishayurveda@gmail.com
Image Credits
Photos taken by Teah Longland Photography
