About Coach Julie Lodge
Contrary to what you’ve been told, most of your symptoms are not just “part of getting older,” but they do play a part in telling your story. Once you receive a diagnosis or you are experiencing symptoms, you are at the final stage of dysfunction. There is a whole backstory behind what you are experiencing. Creating a timeline or chronicling your story can be a very helpful tool while trying to put the pieces of your health puzzle together. Once balance is restored, your symptoms will diminish or disappear completely. Just imagine feeling like yourself again. It is possible. I’m living proof!
My Health Journey
I believe our symptoms are never random—they’re messages.
And for a long time, I didn’t understand what mine were trying to tell me.
From the outside, I looked healthy. I was active, disciplined, and committed to taking care of myself. But underneath, I was dealing with things that didn’t make sense—persistent fatigue, hormonal imbalances, digestive issues, and a body that didn’t always respond the way I expected it to.
I experienced periods of weight gain that felt frustrating and confusing, sensitivities to foods I thought were “healthy,” and a constant sense that something was just… off.
There were times I felt like I was doing everything right and still not getting results—and that was one of the most frustrating parts.
I pushed through it for a long time.
Like many women, I tried to manage my body from the outside in—working harder, eating cleaner, staying disciplined. And while those things can be helpful, they weren’t getting to the root of what was actually going on.
What I didn’t realize at the time was that my body wasn’t failing me—it was communicating with me.
The Turning Point
Everything began to shift when I stopped asking,
“How do I fix this?”
and started asking,
“What is my body trying to tell me?”
That question changed everything.
But what I also realized—both through my own experience and through working with clients—was that these issues are rarely simple.
Weight gain, hormonal imbalances, gut issues, food sensitivities, and sleepless nights are often connected in ways that aren’t obvious. And trying to figure it out on your own can feel overwhelming and frustrating.
That’s what led me to go deeper.
I made the decision to go back to school and immerse myself in understanding how the body actually works—how hormones, gut health, the nervous system, nutrition, and lifestyle patterns all interact.
I didn’t want to just manage symptoms.
I wanted to understand root causes.
A Different Approach
As I began applying what I was learning, everything started to shift.
Instead of fighting my body, I started working with it.
I learned how to:
Recognize and treat patterns instead of isolated symptoms
Understand how stress, diet, and lifestyle were impacting my health
Support my body in a way that was sustainable and aligned
And over time, things changed—not overnight, but in a way that felt real and lasting.
My energy improved, I lost weight—and kept it off. My body began responding differently. My sleep improved, my gut issues disappeared, and I learned which foods to avoid to prevent inflammation and digestive distress. Over time, I felt more energized, more connected, and finally at ease in my own skin. My focus returned, and I felt like myself again.
Why This Matters for You
If you’re here, there’s a good chance you’ve experienced something similar.
These symptoms often show up in different ways, but they’re usually more connected than they seem.
Maybe you:
Feel tired, inflamed, or out of balance
Are dealing with excess weight or the inability to lose weight, despite doing “all the right things”
Are navigating hormonal shifts, low libido, or thyroid issues
Struggle with sleep issues, waking up tired no matter how much rest you get
Experience digestive distress, bloating, or food sensitivities
Notice fatigue, brain fog, or difficulty focusing throughout the day
Deal with skin issues like rashes or itching that don’t seem to have a clear cause
Find yourself having cravings for sugar or carbs that feel hard to control
Feel anxious, low, or not quite like yourself emotionally
Carry aches and pains that don’t seem to resolve
And maybe part of you is wondering,
“Why isn’t this working for me?”
I understand that place—because I’ve been there.
And what I’ve learned is this:
Your body is not broken.
And you don’t need to push harder.
You need to understand what your body has been trying to communicate—and how to respond in a way that actually supports it.
How I Work
My approach is rooted in functional health and a whole-body perspective.
In addition to looking at your symptoms and patterns, I use functional testing when appropriate to gather deeper insight into what’s happening in your body. This may include:
Hormone testing (such as DUTCH)
Gut testing (GI-MAP)
Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA)
Blood chemistry and other lab markers
These tools allow us to move beyond guesswork and better understand what’s happening beneath the surface.
Together, we:
Analyze patterns and underlying imbalances
Identify what may be contributing to your symptoms
Create a personalized plan that supports your body in a way that is realistic and sustainable
This isn’t about doing more.
And it’s not about chasing symptoms.
It’s about understanding what’s actually going on—and knowing how to respond.
A Different
Kind of
Healing
Healing doesn’t come from doing more—it comes from understanding more.
When you begin to listen to your body, things start to shift:
You feel more in control of your health
You gain clarity about what your body needs
You move forward with confidence instead of confusion
That’s what I want for you.
Because I know what it feels like to not feel like yourself…
and I also know what’s possible when things finally start to make sense.
Ready to Understand What’s Really Going On?
If you’re tired of guessing…
and ready to understand what’s actually happening in your body,
I invite you to take the next step.
This work is personalized, thoughtful, and designed to help you connect the dots in a way that finally makes sense.
You don’t have to figure this out on your own.
