Julie Shelton

Julie Shelton helps performers release unnecessary tension, awaken greater freedom, and discover truly organic performance through the Alexander Technique. With a background in theater and performance, Julie brings an understanding of the creative process and the physical and emotional demands placed on performers.

Julie is a graduate of the Alexander Technique Institute of Los Angeles with 14 years of teaching experience and is a faculty member of the California Institute of the Arts School of Theater, where she greatly enjoys working with the talented students.

Through her study of the Alexander Technique, Julie experienced firsthand how the work transformed her own movement, confidence, and presence, which inspired her to become an Alexander Technique teacher.

Julie continues to deepen her study of the Alexander Technique. In June 2025, she completed a 60-hour course in Jessica Wolf’s The Art of Breathing. She continues her professional development through national and international conferences.

In addition to having a private practice, Julie is a guest teacher at acting studios and performance schools throughout Los Angeles. Julie is a member of the American Society for the Alexander Technique, SAG-AFTRA, and Women in Film. She also supports and serves on nonprofit boards.

In 2024, Julie’s self-care lesson was featured in The Lifestyle Medicine Toolbox, a book of mind-body approaches for health promotion written by Z. Altug. She is also the recipient of an Aurora Award for Production.

For more information, please visit ReleaseAndLetGo.com or JulieShelton.com.