Contact ELLEN

Ellen@ThriveWithEllen.com

317.698.8795

*Have you tried to contact me, but never heard back?  In a super-fun technological glitch that existed for most of 2017 - I never received those emails. It's all fixed now. :)


Indianapolis, IN
USA

317.698.8795

How can I help you Thrive?  I'm Ellen Leonard, a huge nerd using my expertise in Ayurveda, Yoga, Positive Psychology, Stress Management and Health Coaching to help you achieve your health and wellness goals.  Be happier, be healthier.

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who I am

Ellen Leonard was a researcher before transitioning into a career in health and wellness.  Trained at Kripalu in Yoga and Ayurveda, she also holds a B.S. from Brandeis University and a Master's degree from Indiana University.  She is also a trained Health and Wellness Coach and is currently enrolled in a Positive Psychology program.  

simplify!

Let's work together to figure out
what actually works for you.

I'm trained and experienced in Ayurveda, Yoga, Coaching, Stress Management, and Positive Psychology -

I have ideas to help you determine a simple plan that works for your health and wellness goals. 

ELLEN LEONARD, M.S.Ed.

I have been practicing yoga for almost 20 years, leaving a career in research science to begin yoga teacher training. I quickly realized that yoga was only part of my journey, and began training at Kripalu School of Yoga and Ayurveda.  After over a year of training at Kripalu, I completed several certifications:  Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultant, Yoga and Ayurveda Specialist, and a 500 hour Yoga Teacher Certification with a focus in Ayurveda. I am passionate about Yoga and Ayurveda, incorporating their practices into my daily life.  They are both beautiful practices that I am excited to spend the rest of my life exploring.  Check out this recent article in the Indianapolis Star about me and a typical Ayurveda cleanse.

I am a Wellcoaches Certified Health and Wellness Coach and a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach through ICHWC focusing on people's strengths to help them achieve their personal wellness goals.  I earned a Masters degree in Adult Education, giving me unique insight into designing effective health and wellness programs and curriculum.  I am also associate faculty teaching at Indiana University (IUPUI), where I have created several online wellness courses, including Yoga and Health Coaching courses.  I also completed a year-long Positive Psychology program with Tal Ben-Shahar, author of Happier.

I am a huge nerd.  I use the latest research-based practices to help my clients thrive.  I believe that everything in life can be full of fun and laughter, carefully creating a non-judgmental and safe environment for my clients.  In my spare time I enjoy supervising my chickens, gardening, and cooking/setting food on fire.

B.S. Biology - Brandeis University
M.S. Ed. - Indiana Universty
National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach, NBC-HWC - International Consortium for Health & Wellness Coaching
Yoga Instructor E-RYT 200, RYT 500
NAMA Professional Member - Practitioner Level

Ellen is also the Owner of The StressLess Method, a corporate wellness stress management technique and business.  
www.TheStressLessMethod.com