Relieve stress. Restore resilience. Reclaim vitality.

The Wholehearted Way

A unique approach to restore women’s well-being from the inside out.

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Are You Feeling Completely Depleted?

You’re not alone. Many women with chronic health conditions struggle with feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and misunderstood.

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Chronic Overwhelm

You’re constantly juggling work, family, and personal responsibilities while managing symptoms and navigating conflicting information about healing. The thought of making the lifestyle changes necessary feels impossible when you’re already so worn out.

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Unmanaged Stress

You’ve been running on stress for so long that it feels normal. But unresolved stress is a major contributing factor to chronic disease. It’s silently wreaking havoc on your body, mind, and spirit—setting you up for premature aging and chronic conditions like autoimmunity, heart disease, and cognitive decline.

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Lost Vitality

You remember feeling energetic and passionate about life, but now you’re pushing through symptoms and often feeling misunderstood by others who don’t grasp what you’re going through. You want to embrace life fully again, but don’t know how to get there.

The Transformation

Before: Completely depleted, overwhelmed, barely functioning

Now: Brimming with vitality, helping others, and embracing life fully

In my 50s, I have more energy and endurance than I did at 40.

I wake up looking forward to the day ahead—ready to practice yoga, explore the outdoors, dive into a good novel, and connect with family and friends.

Meet Dawn Marie: Your Guide Who Has Walked This Path

At 40, I was diagnosed with an autoimmune thyroid condition. And that was just the beginning of uncovering a cascade of health challenges.

Like so many women with chronic health conditions, I was told I’d need to be on medications for life. But I discovered there was another way. Now, I am completely off medications and I feel more centered and inspired than ever. I want that for you, too.

That’s why I became a board-certified health coach and yoga teacher. So I could help you navigate your own healing journey with the support of someone who is living proof that lifestyle changes lead to optimal well-being!

Want to learn more about how I went from surviving to thriving? Learn more about my personal journey here.

“If I can do it, you can too. And you will have an advantage I didn’t— the guidance and support of someone who has walked this path.”
— Dawn Marie

Experience + Education + Heart

Beyond my personal transformation, I bring proven expertise and certifications to guide your journey.

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Wellness Coaching

As a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach, I partner with you to co-create a completely personalized plan to revitalize your body, mind, and spirit.  We consider strengths, values, and areas for growth. We dig into root causes and holistic solutions. We dream big and take small (do-able) steps to create real well-being.

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Yoga & Meditation

As a Registered Yoga Teacher, I share practical, proven stress-relief tools such as simple yoga exercises and meditations, as well as breath, laughter, and relaxation practices.  We develop increased flexibility, mental clarity, and energy. In this way, we rejuvenate all parts of you — body, mind, and spirit. 

The Wholehearted Way: Your Path to Wellness

A holistic approach that meets you exactly where you are and guides you toward the vibrant life you deserve.

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Relieve Stress

Start here if you’re completely overwhelmed or fatigued. Using time-tested yogic practices like pranayama (breath practice), meditation, yoga exercises, and even laughter therapy, we’ll help you release the pressure and create space for healing. This is your foundation for well-being.

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Restore Resilience

Once you’re feeling refreshed, we’ll tap into your natural resilience. We’ll condition your nervous system to better handle stress using fortifying yogic practices and we’ll explore how digestive health, mindset, and other lifestyle choices support your natural resilience.

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Reclaim Vitality

With a clearer mind, you’re ready to dismantle life-depleting habits and replace them with life-promoting ones. Through personalized wellness coaching, we’ll address the full spectrum of healing—from anti-inflammatory nutrition and sleep hygiene to movement and emotional well-being—creating a sustainable lifestyle that supports the whole you.

Transform Your Life with These Powerful Benefits

Experience the profound changes that come when you follow The Wholehearted Way.

Deep Stress Relief

Feel genuinely calm and centered, supporting your immune system’s natural balance

Unshakeable Resilience

Bounce back from challenges with grace and strength

Renewed Energy

Wake up feeling refreshed and excited about your day

Mental Clarity

Clear brain fog and make decisions with confidence

Reduced Inflammation

Support your body’s healing through nourishing nutrition and lifestyle choices

Authentic Joy

Rediscover your passion and zest for living wholeheartedly

Why The Wholehearted Way Works

This isn’t another cookie-cutter wellness program. The Wholehearted Way is grounded in ancient yogic wisdom, enhanced by modern evidence-based practices, and personalized to your unique journey.

Every path is different because every woman is different. That’s why I meet you exactly where you are—whether you’re completely overwhelmed and need to start with simple stress relief, or you’re ready to make bigger life changes and reclaim your vitality.

You don’t have to figure this out alone. I’m here as your guide and support, helping you navigate toward a life that feels stable, strong, and spirited.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about starting your wellness journey.

What makes The Wholehearted Way different from other wellness programs?

Unlike linear, one-size-fits-all approaches, The Wholehearted Way meets you exactly where you are. Whether you need to start with basic stress relief or you’re ready for deeper transformation, we create a personalized path using time-tested yogic practices combined with modern wellness coaching. It’s not prescriptive—it’s responsive to your unique needs and circumstances.

Will this help with my specific autoimmune condition?

While I can’t treat or cure any medical condition, The Wholehearted Way addresses the lifestyle factors that research shows can significantly impact autoimmune symptoms—stress, nutrition, sleep, movement, and emotional connection. Many clients find their symptoms improve as they address these root causes alongside their medical care.

How do I know if The Wholehearted Way is right for me?

If you’re feeling worn down, overwhelmed, or struggling with chronic stress or autoimmunity, this approach can help. The beauty of this method is that it meets you wherever you are—whether you’re barely functioning or ready for deep transformation.

What can I expect from working with Dawn Marie?

You’ll work with someone who truly understands the struggle because she’s lived it. Dawn Marie combines her personal experience overcoming multiple chronic conditions with professional certifications in health coaching and yoga instruction. Expect personalized support, proven strategies, and someone who won’t give up on you—even when you want to give up on yourself.

Is this just another wellness program?

Absolutely not. The Wholehearted Way was born from real-life experience with chronic illness and stress, not from a textbook. It combines ancient yogic wisdom with modern wellness coaching and is completely personalized to your unique situation. This isn’t about perfection—it’s about progress and finding what actually works for your life.

Do I need to have experience with yoga or meditation?

Not at all! We start exactly where you are. If you’ve never done yoga or meditation, we’ll begin with simple, accessible practices. If you have experience but haven’t found relief, we’ll explore new approaches that might be more effective for your specific needs.

I’m completely overwhelmed. Where do I even start?

Perfect! You start exactly where you are—with stress relief. We begin with gentle, accessible practices like breathing exercises, simple yoga movements, and even laughter therapy. These tools are designed to give you immediate relief without feeling overwhelming or adding more pressure to your life.

“The seed of suffering in you may be strong, but don’t wait until you have no more suffering before allowing yourself to be happy.”
–Thich Nhat Hanh

Ready to Reclaim Your Vitality?

You don’t have to navigate this journey alone.

I’ve been there, and I’m here for you now—

ready to help you find your own unique path to radiant health—

the wholehearted way.

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