Dr. Julia Schnelle is a board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist with a specialization in depth psychology. She received her specialist certification in Germany in 2020, completed her doctorate at the University of Basel, and pursued parts of her medical training at Baylor College of Medicine and the Texas Heart Institute in the United States.

From an early age, horses and competitive sports played a defining role in her life. She began riding at the age of seven, joined the German national team at eleven, and traveled to the United States with the team at twelve. International tournaments took her as far as Australia – and Florida soon became her second home.

In parallel with her medical studies, she completed a degree in science journalism – driven by the desire to express herself creatively and to communicate complex ideas with clarity, relevance, and human connection. Today, she brings these two worlds together in keynote talks, workshops, and her first book project.

A central focus of her therapeutic work lies in animal-assisted interventions. Since 2016, she has been active in this field both clinically and as a volunteer. She holds dual certification through EAGALA (USA) as both an Equine Specialist and a Mental Health Specialist, working with horses and dogs in Germany and with dolphins at Island Dolphin Care in Florida. As a certified NET trauma therapist, she also supports individuals processing adverse life experiences and post-traumatic stress.

In addition to her medical expertise (currently on parental leave), Dr. Schnelle is active as a coach and speaker. She supports individuals in times of transition – when responsibilities grow, new directions emerge, or clearly defined goals come into focus, such as in the realm of pageantry or public visibility. Her approach is grounded in clinical knowledge, mental resilience, and mindfulness – shaped by elite sport, hospital work, and her role as Mrs. World. At the heart of her work is the strengthening of clarity, confidence, and personal presence.

As a former elite athlete with more than 30 national and international medals and numerous appearances for the German national team, she brings structure, discipline, and deep physical awareness into all areas of her work – guided by a profound belief: that inner growth and outer impact belong together.

In 2023/24, she was crowned Mrs. World. In this role, she brought her core values to global stages – including the Olympic Games in Paris – and used her visibility to highlight mental health, female leadership, and social advocacy. Together with her partners, she helped raise nearly one million US dollars for charitable causes.

Today, Dr. Julia Schnelle combines her medical, therapeutic, and personal expertise in a variety of roles – as a mentor, ambassador, and thought leader. Her mission: to create meaningful spaces for real growth – individually, collectively, and with a vision for a healthy, resilient future.