Julia Schneider holds a Masters in Literature from University of Texas at Austin and is a graduate of Columbia University's professional certification in Narrative Medicine. She owns RISE Wellness Center in Austin TX where she specializes in massage and yoga therapy for persisting pain. She is also the co-founder and director of NarrativeRx, an international learning community for healthcare providers, patients, teachers, and activists interested in deepening their listening skills through literature, philosophy, and the arts.