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Alison Wexler
National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach

 

Hi! I’m Alison Wexler, and I am a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC), a certified Wellcoaches Health & Well-being Coach (CHWC), as well as a trained CHEF Culinary Coach. I live in the DC area and work with a national clientele.

Following a career in non-profit operations, and before that an extended stint as a Ph.D. candidate in art history, I came to coaching after being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015. I had just turned 40, was starting a new business, and had a 5-year-old son. I had also been burning the candle at both ends for years, always working or taking care of others, but rarely taking care of myself properly.

Cancer was my wake-up call, and after treatment I slowly made major changes to my lifestyle that have lasted. I made my work hours flexible, so I had the time and space to take care of my body and mind, as well as my responsibilities. I changed my diet, eventually going almost entirely plant-based and cutting out alcohol (sweets continue to be my downfall, but I’m working on that, too!).

I now exercise in some form every day, whether it’s practicing yoga, running, riding the Peloton, or hiking with my family. I feed my spirit by taking time to volunteer as a Steering Committee member with the Frederick County Food Council, experimenting in the kitchen, going to as many live music and dance performances as possible, and attending my local Unitarian congregation.

My life, which was once almost entirely centered around the requirements of work and family, is now also squarely focused on my well-being and longevity. If I can transform in these momentous ways, too, so can you, and that is what Sand Garden Health & Wellness Coaching is here for. Anyone can achieve the healthy life they deserve, especially if they have a competent, well-trained coach by their side who deeply understands what they are going through. Bringing all my coaching skills and life experience to bear, it is my mission to help as many people as possible take control over their health, be well, stay well, and thrive. You can be the hero of your own health story, and I will help you get there.

 
 

  • Melissa K

    Alison had everything I needed to help me meet my goals: she has an empathetic approach and asked all the right questions, which helped me pinpoint barriers to success. Mostly, though,she was a master in helping me do the thinking, which benefits me everyday as I encounter new challenges and set new goals. Thank you, Alison!

  • Julia B

    With Alison’s guidance I was able to implement big changes, little by little. We made a plan and discussed the details, as well as the successes and setbacks, and never lost sight of why I set those goals in the first place. I knew that to make real, long-lasting changes I would have to put the work into it, that no one else could do it for me, but having Alison by my side made all the difference.

  • John C

    Alison is a very good listener. I always felt she had my best interests at heart. She made it easy for me to understand how to set goals and what important steps were needed to make a goal attainable. I really felt like she was in my corner and was ready to help me take over the world!

  • Stacy W

    Alison provided accountability and structure for my health and wellness goals. Her thorough interviewing style and her ability to create measurable, manageable steps guided me to set up new and healthy habits. Her clear communication, optimism, can-do spirit and organization ensured I achieved my wellness goals. I continue to feel a great sense of success after completing my coaching and I’m still building on the healthy habits we established together.

  • JulieAnn T

    Alison is fantastic! She listened to me and really understood my mindset. She helped me clearly articulate my goals and divide them into achievable steps that became transformational habits in my life. She taught me to understand how I view the world and process challenges. Alison showed me tools to be successful in all aspects of my life, not just health. I can’t recommend her highly enough!

  • Cynthia P

    Alison is supportive, patient, enthusiastic, and open-minded. She sees the best in me and helps me see it, too. Alison is a great thought partner and helps me recognize that the opposite of a win is not a loss; it’s a lesson. She helps me think through what barriers I faced with a goal, how I can navigate differently to try to meet my goal the next time. She frames these lessons as opportunities. I consistently feel motivated by this growth mindset, so I can apply my newfound wisdom to try new strategies.

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