simplify!

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

I'm trained and experienced in Health Coaching, Ayurveda, Yoga, 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 Professional Certified Health and Wellness Coach and a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach through ICHWC. I focus 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 an award-winning associate faculty teaching at Indiana University (IUPUI), where I have created several online wellness courses, including Yoga, Stress Management, 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
Wellcoaches Professional Certified Coach
Yoga Instructor E-RYT 200, RYT 500
NAMA Professional Member - Practitioner Level