Hi beautiful soul! 

My name is Anna and I am an Embodied Wellness Coach. I am on a mission to inspire and support you to reconnect with your body, so you can reclaim your health and your power! The focus of my work is on nourishing your body, mind, and soul so you can flourish in all areas of your life. It is time to become the truest, healthiest, and most aligned version of yourself. But first, I want to share a bit about the circuitous journey I went on to get here and key lessons I have learned along the way. 

I was born and raised in rural Las Vegas, New Mexico, USA. My parents fostered a deep love and respect of nature in me through our time spent outdoors hiking, camping, skiing, and gardening. These formative years of my childhood made a lasting impression on me and inspired me to walk more gently on the planet and strive to live in harmony with nature’s cycles. 

My deep love for travel and learning has led me to many places: the mountains and jungles of Ecuador, a solo backpacking adventure through Europe, and to the pristine Chilean Patagonia. I believe we never stop learning once we complete our formal schooling, rather it is simply the beginning. Life and experience are our best teachers. 

I am captivated by the human body’s intricate and beautiful physiology and love supporting people in their most vulnerable moments. It is during these times that the true nature of an individual emerges, which creates space for transformational change. For many years I intended on pursuing a Medical Degree — believing that becoming a doctor was the only way to truly fulfill this passion and mission. While living abroad in Chile, I decided that I wanted to fuse my passions for Spanish and Medicine, so I applied to medical school. I got accepted after a long and arduous process, but did not feel the sense of elation I was expecting. Rather, I felt a heavy sense of dread. Stuck at a crossroads and unsure if this was truly the best decision for myself, I decided it was best to return home to New Mexico to gain clarity and recalibrate.  

At this time, I was experiencing a myriad of health issues and symptoms that I had written off as a normal aspect of my life. I sought advice from integrative, functional, and alternative medicine professionals. After many appointments and doctors’ visits filled with unconvincing answers, yet void of tangible solutions, I began to feel deeply disillusioned by the current health care system. I felt completely disconnected from my body and disempowered in my life. I didn’t know what to do… But I did know that I did not want to take the medications I was prescribed and I refused to “learn to live with and manage” the symptoms I was experiencing. I knew there was another way and I was going to find it. Determined, I decided to find my own answers so that I could heal my symptoms naturally and create radiant health. I immersed myself in books on nutrition, medicine, health, personal development, science, and spirituality. The more I learned, the more I wanted to learn.

Deeper clarity came when I realized that in the attempt be what I thought I “should be,” I had lost sight of my true self. I lived so much of my life following the conventional and expected path, yet I felt empty and unfulfilled. Instead of trying so hard to be who or what I thought I “should” be, I began to be. I let myself become who I knew I truly was. Inspired by Liz Gilbert to live a curious life, I continued following the curiosities and inspirations as they arose. Despite how exciting this was, I came across conflicting information, which left me feeling confused. I took the words of these experts to heart, believing them to be correct while abandoning my own truth. I soon realized there is always more than one version of the truth. Ultimately, we are the only ones who can decide what is true for us, this freed me to discover my own truth. The wisdom is within you, yet you have been conditioned to seek the answers externally. 

Through this experience, a new path outside of conventional medicine was revealed to me. A path that felt more aligned with both my values and desires. Little did I know that this decision catalyzed the most incredible healing journey; one of deep personal growth and spiritual evolution. It was this very journey that my own way came into existence.

It was while I was discovering my truth that I learned about health coaching and its impact in the world. I decided to pursue the Institute for Integrative Nutrition IIN (IIN) Health Coaching Program. Health Coaching aligned with my mission, passions, values, and lifestyle. I discovered a pursuit that was about being true to myself and being of service to the greater good of humanity. 

Upon completing my Health Coach Certification I was working with clients, but still felt like something was missing. I was looking to dive deeper into the emotional, mental, and spiritual realms. Seeking more experience, I enrolled in a Yoga Teacher Training Program in which I learned more about embodiment and the importance of reconnecting the mind, body, and soul. 

Following the thread of Embodiment, I pursued a Transformational Embodiment Coaching Certification through Coaching Evolved that brought to light elements of embodiment. Through this program I was able to learn and implement a plethora of tools and practices that help my clients dive deeper, creating sustainable transformation and values-based goals that align with each individual’s vision. 

Breathwork is another transformational practice that has been foundational in my wellness journey. It is an incredible self-healing and transformational practice that has helped me reconnect to my body. It has been instrumental in my own trauma awareness and healing. Our breath is so powerful and accessible; it is always available to us. This work is powerful and I deeply believe it will change the world.

My health journey has been one of reclaiming my health, remembering my power and truth, and realizing my potential so that I could become the woman I am meant to be. I feel so passionately about the work I do as an Embodied Wellness Coach. I personally know the incredible transformation and radiant health that await you when you choose to reconnect with your body, reclaim your health, and remember your power. So thank you, beautiful, for taking the time to learn about me and my journey. I look forward to connecting with you!