Inspiring Conversations with Julie Demenkow of Sunshine and Good vibes

Today we’d like to introduce you to Julie Demenkow.

Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
I’m originally from France, and my journey has been shaped by service and community from the very beginning. I studied administrative skills and later worked in England as a nanny and teacher assistant before moving to the United States.

After becoming a mother of two, I returned to school to become an occupational therapy assistant. That experience deepened my understanding of the body, healing, and nervous system support. Over time, my work expanded into Reiki, Eden Energy Medicine, yoga, and community herbalism.

Each step built on the last. Today, I combine my clinical background with energy-based and holistic practices to empower women with practical tools for nervous system regulation, resilience, and community connection.

We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
It definitely hasn’t been a smooth road. My path has been unconventional and deeply personal. I went back to school as a mother to become an occupational therapy assistant, which required courage, sacrifice, and perseverance. During that time, I was also navigating anxiety and learning how to regulate my own nervous system.

My struggles actually shaped my work. Through Reiki, Eden Energy Medicine, yoga, and more recently community herbalism, I began to find balance — physically, emotionally, and spiritually. I was seeking harmony in my hormones, my nervous system, and my inner life.

What once felt like obstacles became initiation points. Each challenge led me deeper into the tools I now teach. The road wasn’t smooth, but it was meaningful — and it made me more compassionate and grounded in my work.

Appreciate you sharing that. What should we know about Sunshine and Good vibes?
My name is Julie, and I hold space for gentle, soul-centered healing. I support individuals in reconnecting with balance and wholeness across the emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical bodies through intuitive energy work, Reiki, yoga, and plant wisdom.

Each offering is guided by listening to the body’s subtle language and honoring its natural ability to heal. I offer Yin and Restorative yoga infused with Reiki, personalized energy healing sessions, Reiki trainings, and creative herbal workshops. If you feel called to nurture your inner light and return to harmony, I invite you to explore more at www.sunshineandgoodvibes.org.

How do you think about happiness?
What makes me happiest is empowering women to step into their own strength. I love teaching practical tools that support the nervous system and help women feel safe, grounded, and confident in their bodies. Watching them gain skills, trust their intuition, and grow within a supportive community is incredibly fulfilling to me. When women feel regulated and connected, they become powerful creators in their own lives — and that brings me deep joy.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.sunshineandgoodvibes.org/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunshineandgoodvibesllc
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/18BiMDNQ9Y/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunshineandgoodvibesllc