Julie Wald

Julie Wald is a seasoned wellness practitioner with over 25 years of experience in the field. She is the Founder and Chief Wellness Officer at Golden, a company that focuses on providing personalized wellness plans, particularly for high performers and the geriatric population. Previously, she founded Namaste NY after the events of September 11, 2001, to help individuals and organizations recover from trauma through integrative coaching, yoga, and meditation.15

Wald holds a master’s degree in Social Work from New York University and began her career in 1995 as a clinical social worker. Over the years, she has expanded her qualifications to include certifications as a yoga instructor, meditation teacher, Thai bodyworker, and Reiki master.23 She is also the author of the Amazon #1 bestselling book Inner Wealth: How Wellness Heals, Nurtures and Optimizes Ultra-Successful People, which outlines a framework for integrating wellness practices into daily life.12

In recognition of her contributions to healthcare, Wald was named one of the Top 100 Women Leaders in Healthcare in 2021 by Women We Admire.1 As a mother of three teenagers, she is dedicated to addressing mental health challenges in today's society through her work at Golden.14