Embodied Run Coaching
Inclusive and Trauma-Informed Run Coaching
There’s no one way to be a runner. As your running coach, I aim to help you develop an embodied and sustainable running practice tailored to your unique needs. As a licensed therapist with expertise in Health at Every Size™ principles, anti-diet, and trauma-informed approaches, I provide a safe and supportive environment for runners of all body sizes and fitness levels.
Whether you’re new to running or seeking to establish a new relationship with your running practice my approach honors your unique body and experience. I focus on creating a positive and empowering relationship with the movement, helping you build confidence, resilience, and joy in your running practice.
What to Expect:
Personalized Training Plans:
Each plan is thoughtfully tailored to your goals, experience, and body needs, ensuring you progress safely and effectively.
Mindful and Trauma-Informed Practices:
Learn to listen to your body, foster resilience, and embrace running as a source of empowerment and healing.
Therapeutic Integration:
Drawing from my background as a therapist, I offer support in navigating any mental or emotional challenges, ensuring a holistic approach to your wellness.
Size-Inclusive and Anti-Diet Focus:
My coaching is rooted in a Health at Every Size™ philosophy, welcoming and supporting runners of all body sizes. I create a space free from diet culture, focusing on body trust and self-compassion.
Pricing:
Run Coaching Membership: $175 per month (14 days notice required for cancellation)
Reach out below to schedule a free phone consultation.
Meet your Run Coach:
RRCA Certified Run Coach & SITA-Certified Size-Inclusive Movement Specialist
Julia Carter is a Health at Every Size™-informed run coach and fitness instructor who firmly believes that movement is for every body. Originally from New York, she moved to North Carolina for the weather but stayed for the community. Her own ever-evolving relationship with movement has deeply influenced her passion for fat liberation and the anti-diet movement, shaping her holistic approach to coaching.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSWA), RRCA Certified Run Coach, and SITA-Certified Size-Inclusive Movement Specialist, Julia brings a therapeutic and inclusive approach to run coaching and movement instruction. Her practice is grounded in the principles of Health at Every Size™ (HAES), trauma-informed care, and anti-diet philosophies, ensuring that her coaching is supportive and welcoming for individuals of all body sizes and fitness levels.
Julia’s mission is to help others discover a more embodied and intuitive approach to movement that prioritizes sustainability and joy. Whether someone is new to running or looking to deepen their relationship with it, Julia creates personalized, sustainable plans that honor each person’s unique needs and experiences. She believes there’s no one way to be a runner and is dedicated to helping clients develop an embodied running practice that fosters awareness, confidence, and joy.
In addition to run coaching, Julia offers movement instruction that emphasizes body awareness, inclusiveness, and a trauma-informed lens, helping individuals build body trust and resilience. Her aim is to provide a space where movement can be explored in a way that is empowering, compassionate, and aligned with each person’s personal journey.
Julia’s comprehensive approach is designed to empower runners of all abilities to achieve their goals while developing a healthy relationship with running. With her monthly coaching program, clients can expect personalized attention, expert guidance, and a supportive community to enhance their running journey.
When not at the Current, Julia can be found walking her dogs, cooking and baking, and pretending every day is Halloween.