Wellbeing Coaching

Adriana’s mission is to help others develop the strategies and self-awareness needed to create meaningful, fulfilling lives. She strives to provide a safe and supportive space where individuals can process their emotions, navigate challenges, and better understand what they need to feel balanced, healthy, and fulfilled.

Adriana completed her undergraduate studies at Duke University, where she earned a B.A. in Psychology and later earned her M.S. in Sport Psychology from Florida State University, graduating in 2013 with a published thesis. Adriana is also a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach and holds a Mindfulness Certification through Mindfulness Institute for Emerging Adults (MIEA). She incorporates mindfulness and meditation practices into her coaching to help individuals build greater self-awareness, manage stress, and create sustainable wellbeing.

Her own experience as a competitive runner has deeply shaped her approach. During the four years she spent pursuing her goal of qualifying for the 2020 U.S. Olympic Trials in the marathon, she encountered numerous setbacks, challenges, and moments of uncertainty. Ultimately, qualifying for and competing at the Olympic Trials reinforced one of the most important lessons she carries into her work today: the journey matters just as much as the destination.

Today, Adriana’s work extends far beyond athletic performance. She is passionate about helping people navigate periods of growth, change, uncertainty, and challenge while developing a stronger understanding of themselves. Drawing from positive psychology, strengths-based approaches, mindfulness, meditation, and intentional goal setting, she helps clients identify what matters most to them and take meaningful steps toward creating a life that feels authentic, balanced, and fulfilling.

Adriana’s first language is Spanish and she is comfortable conducting sessions in Spanish, if preferred by the client.

Andra believes that meaningful change begins with creating space to reflect, reconnect with what matters, and take intentional steps forward. As a Health and Wellbeing Coach, she strives to create a supportive and encouraging environment where clients can explore their goals, strengthen their mindset, and discover strategies that support personal growth and overall wellbeing. She believes that progress looks different for everyone and enjoys helping clients recognize their strengths, build self-awareness, and create sustainable change.

Andra has always been curious about health and wellbeing, human development, and the many ways we can support people in reaching their unique potential. She graduated from Guilford College with a degree in Sport Medicine and went on to study Health and Wellbeing Coaching through Duke Integrative Medicine. She is also a certified mindful meditation teacher in the Insight/Vipassana tradition, having trained through the University of California, Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center with renowned teachers Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield. These experiences have shaped her approach to coaching and provided her with a range of tools to help clients navigate change, overcome challenges, and move toward goals that are meaningful to them.

Andra believes that self-awareness, encouragement, mindfulness, and small intentional changes can create lasting shifts in how we approach our lives. She uses a supportive, strengths-based approach to help clients meet themselves where they are, explore what matters most, and identify practical steps toward greater balance, fulfillment, and wellbeing. She sees the coaching process as a collaborative journey, one that allows clients to build on their existing strengths while creating space for growth and possibility.

In her personal life, Andra enjoys spending quality time with her husband, two daughters, and sweet dogs. She also finds joy and grounding through her yoga and meditation practice, traveling, and baking.

Michelle seeks to be an ally and partner to clients who want to make a change and improve their quality of life.  She enjoys working with clients on a variety of topics and seeing them take steps to make sustainable lifestyle changes.  She loves working with clients to seek progress over perfection in all aspects of their lives.

Michelle has always been interested in health and wellness and graduated from Wake Forest with a degree in Health & Exercise Science.  After graduating, she worked in physical therapy and then in sales for a few years until she needed a lifestyle change.  After returning to Wake on staff, Michelle found her niche working in the Office of Wellbeing.  Through her work supporting the Wellbeing Coaching program, she discovered a passion for health and wellness coaching.  She is excited to work with clients at the university and help them make progress on achieving their goals, managing stress, and finding fulfillment.

Michelle is passionate about supporting all those who are constantly juggling many responsibilities.  To support her own wellbeing, Michelle enjoys reading, taking walks, playing tennis and traveling with her family.