About Julie
Founder of Ember & Flow Bodywork
Julie Rattelmueller (she/her)
I believe massage is more than pain relief—it's a way to reconnect with yourself.
As a licensed massage therapist serving the South Denver community, I create personalized bodywork sessions that help my clients reduce stress, ease chronic muscle tension, calm the nervous system, and restore balance.
My approach blends skilled therapeutic massage with mindful presence, creating a space where you can slow down, breathe deeply, and leave feeling lighter, more grounded, and more connected to your body.
“What kind of massage do I offer?”
The honest answer is that it's difficult to place into a single category.
My work has certainly been shaped by years of continuing education and thousands of hours of hands-on experience.
But it has also been shaped by ballet. By movement. By nature. By spirituality. By curiosity. And by learning to listen. Every experience has contributed to how I approach therapeutic bodywork today, and every client continues to teach me something new.
My sessions may incorporate therapeutic massage, trigger point work, myofascial techniques, craniosacral therapy, reflexology, cupping, and other approaches depending on what you need.
My Credentials
Licensed Massage Therapist: 2007 - present
Mentor to massage therapists: 2015 - present
Trigger point therapy: 2007 - present
Myofascial release: 2015
Energy work: 2015
Craniosacral therapy: 2022
Reflexology: 2008
Cupping
I love massage and am dedicated to my craft. This means I am always continuing to evolve and refine my skills, merging scientific knowledge with intuitive insight to provide an unparalleled therapeutic experience.
Beyond the table:
Passions throughout my life have included ballet, aerial silks, high flying trapeze, contra dance, playing violin and cello, hiking, rock climbing, deep & juicy conversations, and in recent years, I’ve discovered a joy in pointillism & sacred geometry drawings - if you keep your eyes peeled, you’ll even find a few of my pieces at the studio!
The Full-er Story: Why I Became A Massage Therapist
My story begins on the Big Island of Hawai’i.
Although I left Hawaiʻi as a toddler, my connection to the islands has always remained an important part of who I am. I've always felt deeply connected to its spirit, its landscapes, and the reverence for nature that continues to inspire me today.
For as long as I can remember, my parents have joked that Madam Pele, the Hawaiian volcano goddess, is actually my "real mom." Whether you take that literally or symbolically, I've always felt connected to her, and that connection has influenced my style of bodywork, and found its way into the name of my business.
Long before massage became my career, ballet shaped much of who I am.
Fifteen years of intensive ballet training taught me discipline, body awareness, movement, and resilience. It also gave me a deep appreciation for how remarkably intelligent the human body is.
Over the years I've also fallen in love with aerial silks, flying trapeze, rock climbing, gymnastics, contra dancing, hiking, traveling, visual arts, playing violin and cello, and, of course, massage.
Additionally, I've found myself consciously exploring spirituality, psychology, philosophy, and energy. Podcasts, books, and long conversations about how we grow as humans have become some of my favorite ways to spend time.
Another unexpected joy entered my life during the 2020 quarantine when I couldn't practice massage. I discovered a talent for pointillism (artwork made entirely of thousands of tiny dots.) I also fell in love with drawing sacred geometry. The creative gift of drawing that I never knew I had, suddenly emerged, and today I'm exploring the possibility of sharing that artwork with others.
Looking back, each chapter has shaped the way I approach bodywork today.
Movement taught me to respect the body's intelligence. Art taught me patience and presence. Life has taught me that healing isn't about forcing change—it's about creating the container and assistance for the body to do what it already knows how to do naturally.
That philosophy is at the heart of every session. Whether you're seeking relief from pain, recovering from an injury, or simply wanting to feel more connected to your body, you'll be met with thoughtful, individualized care designed to support your body's natural ability to heal.