THE COGNITIVE RENEWAL PROGRAM

• You have noticed changes in memory, focus, word-finding, organization, or mental stamina - and you want a proactive, practical plan rather than just “waiting and worrying.”
• You have been diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment, have subjective cognitive decline, or have a family history of dementia or Alzheimer’s.
• You are still able to live independently but everyday tasks, like remembering appointments, following conversations, keeping track of details, or staying organized, feel harder than they used to. 
• You feel overwhelmed by conflicting advice and want a personalized plan for your brain.
• You want to build consistent brain-healthy habits around nutrition, movement, sleep, stress regulation, cognitive stimulation, compensatory techniques, etc.
• You sometimes lose your train of thought, struggle to find words, or feel less confident in conversations, and want practical strategies for communicating more effectively.This is a long form text area designed for your content that you can fill up with as many words as your heart desires. You can write articles, long mission statements, company policies, executive profiles, company awards/distinctions, office locations, shareholder reports, whitepapers, media mentions and other pieces of content that don’t fit into a shorter, more succinct space.

THE COGNITIVE RENEWAL PROGRAM IS NOT FOR YOU IF...

• You need an urgent medical evaluation for sudden confusion, a sudden change in speech/communication, new weakness or numbness in your limbs or face, severe headache, or other severe symptoms - seek emergency care instead.
• Your cognitive decline is severe enough that independent living is no longer an option, and you need help with many/most daily living activities.
• You’ve been diagnosed with severe Alzheimer’s.

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

• Online private coaching sessions every other week to review progress, address challenges, and adjust your plan as your needs evolve.
• A personalized brain-health plan built around your goals, lifestyle, current concerns, and daily routines.
• Clear session summaries and next steps so you leave each session knowing exactly what to focus on.
• A brain-friendly home and work environment review to identify ways to reduce distractions, mental overload, and unnecessary cognitive demands.
• A personalized program to train your cognition, in order  to support areas such as memory, attention, organization, word-finding, planning, and communication.
• Brain-stimulating activity recommendations tailored to your interests, abilities, and goals.
• Curated resources and tools including handouts, videos, articles, apps, checklists, and other practical support… no need to sort through endless information on your own.
• Unlimited weekday email support for questions, encouragement, and help applying what you’re learning between sessions.
• Optional care partner sessions to help a spouse, family member, or support person better understand how to support you.
• Practical systems you can actually maintain to help reduce mental load, build brain-supportive habits, and turn recommendations into consistent daily action.

WHY WORK WITH ME?

For over 25 years, I've Studied the Brain. I’ve Worked in Healthcare. And I’ve Been the Patient.

Before becoming a health coach, I spent years studying and working with the brain as a speech-language pathologist, earning my PhD with doctoral work focused on neurogenic disorders, and then helping people with dementia, stroke, and traumatic brain injury with their cognitive and communication skills.

Then my life took a turn.

I developed multiple autoimmune conditions myself, including lupus, and experienced the exhaustion, brain fog, medication side effects, frustration, and uncertainty that can come with chronic illness.

Changing my own diet and lifestyle transformed the way I approached my health - and ultimately led me back to school to become a Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach and National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach. I later completed additional training in brain and cognitive health, including ReCODE 2.0 (Dr. Dale Bredesen’s Reversing Cognitive Decline Protocol).

Today, I bring those worlds together:

• The science of how the brain changes, learns, & heals.
• The whole-person perspective of functional medicine.
• The behavior-change tools of health coaching.
• And the empathy of someone who has lived with brain fog & chronic illness herself.

I’m not here to hand you another impossible health protocol.

I’m here to help you figure out how to move forward, with a better brain.

• What if I’m already overwhelmed and exhausted, and do not have the energy for a big program? The program is designed to reduce overwhelm, not add to it. Each step is simplified and paced to your energy, schedule, symptoms, and current capacity.
• What if I’m not sure my memory & thinking issues are severe enough for a program? The absolute best time to improve your cognitive abilities and prevent cognitive decline is now. It’s much easier to prevent decline or reverse very early decline than to try to reverse severe issues.
• Will you tell me what medications to take? I do not prescribe medications, or replace your primary care doctor. I can help you structure appropriate questions for your next medical visit, and work alongside you to help you implement your doctor’s plan, while simultaneously working on cognitive strategies and building healthier lifestyle habits.
• What if I can’t remember what we discussed during sessions? Dr. Julie will provide a comprehensive summary of discussions after each session, along with manageable goals to focus on before the next meeting.
• What if I don’t have time in my schedule for another activity? Bi-weekly sessions give you the structure to make progress, without overloading your calendar. Dr. Julie is available by email for questions between sessions.
• What if my partner or family member is worried about me? You may choose to include a care partner in some of all of your sessions.
• How do I know this is worth the investment? You will receive a personal roadmap, practical cognitive and communication strategies, education, and support that will serve you long after the program ends. If your brain is declining, and you do nothing, people generally end up with further decline and eventual memory (nursing home) care in your future.