My passion is to inspire my clients to live and lead with impact + purpose without burning out in the process.
I will help you find a healthy and sustainable balance, reconnecting with your inner wisdom and awakening the possibilities of your life.
Sharing My Story
My name is Samantha Anderson. As I entered my 50s, I began to experience firsthand the disastrous effects of overwhelm and stress. Whether it was a complex home life, a demanding and anxiety-inducing career, or a lack of understanding about how to best nurture my own health– my present was fractured, out of synchronization…far from whole.
Now, through time and practice, I have built a consistent and regenerative methodology for thriving with balance, always working alongside my nature and never against it.
Mastering my health and wellness has transformed my life for the better. My journey now guides me to empathize with you and your unique challenges. That’s because Essential~Wholeness is about so much more than myself, more than the countless women, professionals, visionaries, and high-achievers I have supported, and more than the many institutions who have now defined, clarified, and reinvigorated their purpose through this vital work…
Essential~Wholeness is ultimately about you.
How will you show up for yourself, your health, and your community?
How will you lead with grace, purpose, and ease?
How will you create a sustainable version of yourself that is primed to change the world?
The tools are found within Essential~Wholeness, but the answers ultimately lie within you. They lie within the true voice inside that is waiting to be released through alignment, and with me walking alongside you as your guide, teaching you how to tap into that internal spring of power and balance.
I understand because I’ve been there—now let’s grow together.
My Philosophy
Like a tree that relies on a strong root structure for strong branches and a healthy canopy, when there is an imbalance, symptoms appear, and the branches and leaves will show signs of disease. By treating the root, we can build health for our body, for our soul, and for our mission.
By feeding our purpose with these curated healings, we can now show up to our personal and professional life forever nurtured by a strong root and a rejuvenating sense of ease.
So whether you are a woman battling the stress of life and health changes, a professional staring into the void of career-ending burnout, or an institution unclear how to further its reach and impact– let us embark on this journey together with a spirit of generosity leading us to thrive and a holistic sense of purpose that makes essentially whole.
Our Work Together
In our work together, I will grant you unconditional positive regard and a belief in your capacity to thrive. You are the expert in your life and your mission. You will make the changes you want to make.
But you won’t do it alone.
I will be your guide on the side, leading you to the tools to succeed and supporting you as you determine your “why” for making the changes you desire.
Together, we will create and design your goals and an achievable plan for achieving those outcomes with ease, balance, and health. This is how you will discover the energy that translates to real motivation.
My Experience
I received my coaching education from the prestigious Functional Medicine Coaching Academy which is affiliated with the Institute for Functional Medicine, and I am a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach.
I am certified to work with clients on the prevention of cognitive decline and reversal of Alzheimer’s Disease, using the ReCODE 2.0 Bredesen Protocol® to guide participants towards optimal brain health. I am also a Certified Rater for the MoCA Cognitive Assessment, the leading screening tool for mild cognitive impairment. I am certified in Functional Nutrition from the Integrative Women’s Health Institute. I am a SHE RECOVERS® Designated Coach, supporting women to find and follow individualized pathways and patchworks of recovery. I am also a Usui Ryoho Reiki Master, trained in energy balancing and healing.
I am a certified Qoya Inspired Movement Teacher, using joyful movement to help you tap into your body’s wisdom, and am studying with Dr Aviva Romm to become an herbal educator learning how to safely use botanical medicines for women's health.
I have served in leadership positions at the Yale School of Management, Skoll World Forum, Arabella Advisors, the Jewish Funders Network, Jewish Women INVEST, and am the founder of the philanthropic advisory firm, Honeycomb Strategy. I am certified by 21/64 as a philanthropic consultant to multi-generational families.
I am trained to use the positive psychology tool, the VIA Survey of Character Strengths, which illuminates the positive aspects of your personality that impact how you think, feel, and behave.
My VIA Signature Character Strengths Are:
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Honesty
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Love
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Spirituality
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Creativity
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Love of Learning
“I worked with Samantha when I was having trouble sleeping. I was impressed by her ability to quickly build rapport and offer a wealth of resources and ideas. Samantha felt like a wise friend offering guidance in a clear, gentle, and supportive way. And it worked. I highly recommend.”
