Holly Howard
Coaching
Holistic Wellness Coaching That Helps You Build the Life You Love
Transform Stress, Anxiety & Burnout Into
Lasting Peace & Resilience
Hi, I'm Holly Howard, a certified holistic wellness coach and trauma-informed mindfulness teacher. I help overwhelmed individuals break free from chronic stress, anxiety, and unhealthy patterns through personalized, compassionate coaching. Whether you're facing burnout, insomnia, life transitions, or simply feeling stuck—you don't have to navigate this journey alone.
Together, we'll build sustainable habits, emotional resilience, and the confidence to create meaningful change.
Based in Portland, OR and working with clients worldwide through virtual sessions.
Client Reviews
Body image and nutritional support
“Working with Holly has proven to be the missing piece in my decades-long struggle to overcome a mental block regarding body image and nutrition. Her genuine curiosity and authentic guidance helped me to shift my mindset and take action to move forward. I feel immense relief - and dare I say healthy confidence - thanks to Holly’s help and support.”
— L.G., Luxembourg
I discovered healthier solutions with Holly's guidance
“Holly is an exceptional life coach, and I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone seeking guidance and support. Holly created a safe space where I could be fully myself. No matter how I felt going in, I always left feeling stronger and empowered in my life. I was able to step out of my comfort zone and discover healthier solutions, like improving my communication with my adult daughter.”
—M.N., San Diego, CA
7-Day Detox changed my life
"This detox changed my life. It allowed me to face emotions around food and lower inflammation resulting in less pain. My skin cleared up, my mental focus improved and I was able to begin physical therapy. The support from Holly and the shared experience with other participants helped me stay engaged and I felt part of something bigger. This detox helped me understand that I can love and nourish myself through how I eat. 10/10 experience!"
--Jan 2025 detox participant
about me
“To keep the body in good health is a duty…otherwise we shall not be able to keep the mind strong and clear.” – Buddha
My journey to wellness coaching
During an immensely stressful period, I found Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction to be a life-saving endeavor. I continued on and became a certified trauma-informed mindfulness meditation teacher. I had also joined a positive psychology based coaching program to help staff deal with the stress of COVID and started a Masters in Health Psychology. All of my trainings and certifications have had the common thread of helping people with stress management, building emotional resilience and intelligence, learning to love themselves, living healthfully, and SLEEP (glorious sleep!).
As a teen mom and married to my high school sweetheart, who eventually died from a drug overdose, I wasn’t asking myself “What could I be doing to live a more meaningful life?” I was deep in survival mode, working, going to school, taking care of my daughter and my alcoholic husband, keeping us under a roof and fed daily. But my story of health challenges began well before, stemming from childhood abuse and subsequent trauma.
Throughout my journey, I have experienced health challenges ranging from eczema, poor digestion to migraines with aura, hypertension and insomnia, to name a few. Sprinkle in severe depressive disorder, people-pleasing, perfectionism, a work ethic most employers would kill for, a dash of anxiety and you have a recipe for complete overwhelm and burnout. After a particularly horrendous period of insomnia, my body informed me we weren’t going to continue on the path of over-achieving and fear-based choices. That part of my life was over and it was time to pull all the threads together and weave a new path.
**My Credentials & Training**
- NBC-HWC Certified Holistic Wellness Coach
- Trauma-Informed Mindfulness Meditation Teacher
- Certified in Trauma informed Mindfulness Meditation
- Trained in CBT, ACT, Positive Psychology, and Motivational Interviewing
**My Specialties**
- Stress management and burnout recovery
- Anxiety and emotional resilience
- Sleep restoration and insomnia
- Mindfulness and meditation practices
- Supporting chronic health conditions
- Life transitions and personal growth
The challenges in my life have taught me there is always a choice, always a path forward. As the beloved Zen master Thich Nhat Hahn said, “the way out is in”.
I've found deep meaning in sharing how I learned to care for myself while overcoming challenges and building resilience. Book a conversation with me, I'd love to work together to weave your path into the life you love.
