About


Julia Fast - Ortho-Bionomy® Practitioner

My name is Julia Fast. Born in Kazakhstan, USSR, I was fortunate to grow up in various republics, which provided a culturally diverse environment. I immigrated to Germany at 15, learned German, and trained later as a nurse. My early career covered various specialities in allopathic medicine, including heart surgery, occupational therapy nursing, eye surgery, nutrition therapy, compression therapy, cast techniques, and chronic wound management.

After immigrating to New Zealand, I pursued a new path and became a dedicated Ortho-Bionomy practitioner in 2019 by Society Ortho-Bionomy International (SOBI) and Ortho-Bionomy New Zealand (OBNZ). Ortho-Bionomy is a gentle yet effective somatic bodywork therapy that works with the body's natural self-corrective processes. By using slight movement and positioning, we facilitate change, addressing the body, mind, and environmental factors that influence our healing.

Today, I focus on body-centred, trauma-informed, complementary, and holistic somatic healing. I help clients reconnect with their bodies by facilitating a parasympathetic state through vagus nerve stimulation. We often begin by identifying their personal resources, which naturally enhances awareness and greatly supports the healing process. Ortho-Bionomy is a supportive, gentle, and safe approach, particularly for those dealing with acute or chronic pain. Self-care exercises are a key component, empowering clients to regain self-advocacy.

I feel truly honoured to accompany my clients on their healing journeys, whether they are recovering from a rotator cuff injury, repetitive strain injuries, hip replacement, ankle issues, or frozen shoulder and more. Each process is a unique experience that fills me with gratitude and humility, especially as I witness my clients making progress after enduring pain for too long. It’s incredibly rewarding to see them reclaim their well-being and experience the joy of movement once again. The connection between body, mind, and spirit is an extraordinary experience for both my clients and myself.

My endless curiosity and lifelong commitment to learning have inspired me to pursue my next study program in Deep Brain Reorienting training with Frank Corrigan. This will enhance my skills working with chronic conditions egg. fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, destress and anxiety, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), arthritis, and many others.

Should you struggle with musculoskeletal imbalances, dealing with stress, pain or trauma, or you may just feel out of balance– get in touch, or book your appointment here:
ob@juliafast.nz
https://booking.juliafast.nz

Everyone is welcome.
www.juliafast.nz

I work from Clinics in Alexandra / Ettrick / Invercargill / Wanaka

Ortho-Bionomy® is a registered trademark of Ortho-Bionomy® New Zealand Inc.