Julia Shuster

“If you can’t beat fear, do it scared.” – Unknown

Experience

I graduated with a liberal arts degree from the University of New Mexico where I studied Nutrition and Psychology. I believe it was my own recovery journey that not only led me to the work I do now with Alsana but through an array of nourishing opportunities to be of service and give back to the ED recovery community, some of which include:

• Recovery coaching
• Size Diversity training
• Facilitating body image groups and eating disorder support groups
• Recovery speaking
• Joyful Movement coaching
• Eating disorder advocacy
• Every Body is Beautiful Project graduate
• Official Body Project Facilitator (through NEDA affiliates)
• EDRDPro Ambassador
• Certified trainer through the American College of Sports Medicine

Doing what I love

I consider it a privilege to support folks as they contemplate treatment and reassure them they’re not alone as they make these hard, first decisions about their recovery. Being present with people, offering a safe space to process, and empowering them to hope brings me a lot of fulfillment, both personally and professionally.

My mission is to make treatment as accessible as possible by encouraging individuals to put their whole health first; I feel honored and fortunate to  hold space for people to express their feelings and validate what they’re going through. 

I was drawn to Alsana because of its innovations in eating disorder treatment and dedication to making recovery not only possible but probable. I have enjoyed being a part of the Alsana community and have been continuously impressed by the quality of the people here.