10 Questions with Julie Shaw
Julie Shaw has only been our resident acupuncturist for four months, but is already a core part of the Wellness Rooms team! Julie has over fifteen years of experience in a fast-paced wellness environment, but these days she likes to take her time with her Honor Oak clients, adding a touch of glamour to our clinic.
1. What was your first job?
My first ever job was a saturday job when I was 14. I worked in a clothes shop in Surrey street market.
2. Why did you choose the field you are in?
I have always been drawn to a holistic approach to health.
3. What would we most likely find you doing on the weekend?
You will find me watching my son playing football. He’s super sporty and has been playing since the age of three. I am officially a football mom.
4. What’s your favourite time of the year and why?
Hmmm that’s a tricky one…I love spring as it’s a time of new beginnings and hope however I love the sun and warm weather so summer is when I feel my best.
5. What does exercise look like for you?
I lift weights and focus on progressive overload although I’m aware as I age that I need to balance that with mobility and stretching. I certainly appreciate the benefits of yoga now.
6. What book are you reading now?
I am reading The Lonely Londoners by Sam Selvon.
7. What’s one professional skill you’re currently working on?
I’m always reading the latest research on the gut microbiome and menopause. Improving my knowledge and understanding helps me be a better practitioner and I love to learn. I’m a naturally curious person.
8. What’s one of your favourite memories from the past year?
Going to the theatre after 2 years of not being able to. The arts and performance have always been a huge part of my life. I really missed it.
9. What’s one thing most people don’t know about you?
I was a competitive bodybuilder and won the bikini masters world championships in my federation in 2016.
10. Are you a cat person, or a dog person?
Cat