Get to know our Founder, Julie Menhati Singleton.

J. Menhati Singleton, LMT, HTAP, Doula, Labor Companion, and Community Health Advocate is a native of New Orleans, Louisiana and the owner of the The Breath Is Life Spa LLC,. Menhati’s passion for healing began prior to attending Blue Cliff (Massage College). As a young mother with two children she intuitively understood the important connection between health, wellness and the spiritual connection with self.

Menhati is a graduate of Blue Cliff College, Metairie, Louisiana (2000) where she earned her license from the State of Louisiana (LMT) and Board Certification in Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) and Ashe College Unbound (2013).  Menhati also received Doula Certification in (2009) from the Birthing Project USA, in New Orleans, Louisiana. As a labor companion she has supported and empowered approximately 15 families welcoming their tiny bundles of joy to a new world.

“Birthing is the implementation of the highest power of life and that this is a once in a lifetime event.”

After graduating from Blue Cliff College she returned to teach several healing modalities in Houma (2005), Baton Rouge (2005), Metairie, La., where she was appointed to the position as Program Chair (2013).  Menhati also provides Reflexology to the Aging population in Central City and throughout Greater New Orleans  focusing specifically on Arthritic discomfort in their hands. 

Her passion is to re- introduce her students and clients to the importance of feeling alive and well by opening their hearts and minds to self-love.