About Us
Bull City Soles brings together specialized bodywork, recovery services, and therapist education under one roof in North Durham.
For CLIENTS - thoughtful care, clear guidance, and practical options for feeling better in your body.
For MASSAGE THERAPISTS - high-quality barefoot massage training, mentoring, and professional support.
Our mission is to provide effective bodywork, recovery tools, and education that support long-term, whole-body health.
We want clients to have access to skilled care that helps them move better now and build better habits over time.
Bull City Soles is a Durham studio built around results-focused care, honest communication, and practical recovery.
We offer Ashiatsu Barefoot Massage, Rolfing® Structural Integration, and infrared sauna + cold plunge in a setting that feels personal, grounded, and easy to return to. Our goal is simple: help people dealing with pain, stress, injury, or performance demands feel more supported in their bodies.
We may have opportunities for massage therapists who want to grow inside an established Durham practice, whether that starts through employment, rental, mentorship, or another aligned arrangement. We care most about skill, professionalism, communication, and a genuine fit for the studio.
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Skilled & Specialized — We focus on effective, hands-on work including Ashiatsu Barefoot Massage, Rolfing® Structural Integration, and other recovery-focused services.
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Recovery-Smart — Private sauna and cold plunge give clients a practical way to support progress between sessions.
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Client-Centered Education — We believe good care includes simple, realistic self-care guidance.
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Shared Standards of Care — Providers at Bull City Soles may have different specialties and schedules, but clients can expect professionalism, clarity, and thoughtful care.
Julie began her bodywork career in 1992 after graduating from the Carolina School of Massage Therapy. After a decade of deep tissue work, she began searching for a more sustainable way to work, physically and professionally, which led her to Ashiatsu Barefoot Massage in 2002.
As her practice evolved, so did her questions. She became increasingly curious about how to create long-term change for clients rather than offering temporary relief. That curiosity ultimately led her to Rolfing® Structural Integration in 2005.
Over time, her work has shifted from session-based symptom relief to a more intentional, series-based approach centered on awareness, participation, and lasting structural change. Today, Julie offers the Rolfing® Structural Integration 10 Series as the foundation of her practice, along with maintenance bodywork to support continued integration.
In addition to her clinical work, Julie serves as a quiet mentor within the barefoot massage community and founded NC Barefoot Massage (formerly NC Ashiatsu), where she provides continuing education for licensed massage therapists under the Center for Barefoot Massage umbrella.
Rolfing® Structural Integration is currently available for online booking. Because Julie prefers to work with clients through the full 10 Series, availability may occasionally shift to a waitlist during busier seasons.