It's Not About Me
It's About How I Can Help You
Holistic Mental Fitness Coaching Has A Ripple Effect
It Takes Courage
With the right support, you just need enough courage for the first step.
Then with a plan and accountability every step, every shift, every insight, will take you closer to where you want to be.
It's All Connected
A combination of Holistic and Mental Fitness coaching rewires your brain and creates a ripple effect.
Soon you will have a positive outlook, more satisfaction, overall well-being, and fulfillment in all areas of life.
Support Matters
A powerful relationship with a compassionate coach, who has navigated this path, can guide you to uncover the parts of you that are holding on to old patterns.
You'll discover and reconnect to your true self!
Nice to meet you!
I'm Elissa, an ICF Certified Holistic Mental Fitness Coach
I’m trained as a Holistic Life Coach with specializations in Somatics and Mental Fitness. I've supported hundreds to move through life transitions with more confidence, joy, and inner peace.
But that’s not really what matters to you, is it? You want to know if I understand what you’re going through and if I can help you.
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It was a long journey of exploring before I realized coaching was the path.
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I once thought I was broken and was searching for fulfillment and happiness from external sources.
Then I discovered Coaching and Mental Fitness and finally understood that my true happiness was trapped underneath my outdated mindset, emotional patterns, and inherited beliefs programmed in childhood.
I have a deep personal understanding of the search you are on right now.
It's been an incredible gift to witness many transformations with this work!
Are you ready to be next?
What Clients Say
About Working With Me
"I came to Elissa for coaching around my doubts of my ability to start all over again after a job loss and I didn’t get the usual cheerleader “You can do it” spiel. She thoughtfully led me toward some interesting insights helped me brainstorm practical actions I could take right away and even offered accountability for getting started on them. True to her word, she followed up with me with gentle nudging and support - just what I needed! Thanks, Elissa!"
Julie T., San Diego, California
"Elissa is so easy to work with from the very first session. She has such a gentle, kind spirit, and has helped me to go into some tender areas that I can’t talk about with just anyone. I’ve gotten so much clarity working with Elissa that has helped me to leave behind some things that were no longer working for me and create space for new exciting things to come into my life."
April P. Olympia, WA
"Every time I've been coached by Elissa, I come away feeling deeply seen, understood, and grounded. She is so easy to open up to and I always come away from our sessions with an amazing mix of new insights and actionable steps I can take. Her compassion, energy, and kindness radiate in every conversation we have. As I've worked with her over the past 6 months, I've been able to take huge strides in my family relationships and business. Our sessions help me to figure out how I want to show up in the world, and then actually take action based on that!"
Madeleine O., London, England.
The Only Thing Standing In Your Way Is Your Mindset
I know, it sounds like B.S. but I can prove it
Before I found the Mental Fitness training from Positive Intelligence (aka PQ) I was struggling with underlying feelings of discontentment and despair. It negatively impacted my health, mental state, relationships, and career. I had a lot of good excuses for those feelings: it was 2020, we were still in lockdown, and our sky was orange from wildfire smoke.
After I learned and practiced Mental Fitness exercises daily for a few weeks, I was amazed to see big shifts in my mindset. My thoughts transformed from deep despair to hope and joy, even though the circumstances in my life hadn’t changed. All those external things were the same, but I saw them in a positive light. I could harvest the gifts from those negative experiences and see the potential upside.
I began thriving and was able to navigate challenges with innovative ideas. I felt happier, more joyful, more creative, and more resilient. I also felt more grounded with boundaries around my energy so I could fully support others while maintaining my well-being.
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I see the same results with my clients over and over again!
If you are curious, I have a free resource for you!
Schedule a free strategy call and I will send you a powerful assessment and resources that will help you discover your level of mental fitness.
Credentials
In addition to these certifications, I also expand my knowledge with
continuing education courses, workshops, and certifications.
Certified Positive Intelligence Coach
CPQC
Extensive training and continuing education with Positive Intelligence, an ICF-accredited, 6-month program.
I have been working to expand my knowledge with continuing education for over 3 years.
Certified Life Coach
and Somatic Coach
CLC
Courageous Living Coach Certification is a rigorous holistic training, an ICF-accredited, 10-month program.
The Courageous Living Coach Certification is a coach and leadership training program. We’re a life-changing program, to help you become a life-changing coach.
Certified Life Coach
Associate
ACC
Credential holders are trained and experienced coaches.
They show a commitment to high ethical standards and have demonstrated, through a rigorous assessment, professional competence in their work with clients.
Finding Joy On The Journey Is The Key
To Happiness
My Story
Rooted in Community, Inspired by Connection
I was raised in rural upstate New York by a mother who worked three jobs to support our family. She sacrificed so much so that my sister and I could have more opportunities, and she taught me the value of hard work, resilience, and community. I was raised by a village—extended family, close-knit neighbors, and a sense that we all looked out for one another. I learned to be resourceful, independent, and creative.
I spent impressionable summers on construction sites, where my dad and grandfather built houses from the ground up. I spent hours watching them work, learning how to measure, cut, and problem-solve with my hands. In those early years, I developed a builder’s mindset. When something is broken, my first instinct isn’t to replace it but to take out my toolbox and fix it. That sense of resourcefulness and hands-on problem-solving has shaped how I approach challenges in every aspect of life.
Nature was my playground. I spent my childhood exploring the forests of the Hudson Valley, foraging, fishing, and learning life skills from my grandmother—baking, gardening, and sewing. Those early years taught me the importance of self-sufficiency, tradition, and passing down knowledge across generations.
At 15, I moved to San Francisco with my mother and sister. The transition from a small town to a vibrant, diverse city was a bit of a shock, but it also expanded my world in ways I couldn’t have imagined. I learned to navigate change, embrace different perspectives, and find beauty in the unfamiliar. San Francisco shaped my love for cross-cultural experiences, deep conversations, and the magic of human connection.
When my husband and I left the city 14 years ago, we wanted to make sure our children had a global perspective. We prioritized travel, cultural experiences, and language immersion, ensuring they grew up with an appreciation for different ways of life. Today, we call Davis home, where we live with our children, a golden retriever, and two cats.
Spending foundational years in both a small town and a big city helped me develop a unique perspective on people. I’ve come to see that no matter where we come from, we all seek belonging, purpose, and connection. I want to live in a world where we recognize our shared humanity while celebrating the differences that make us uniquely beautiful.
Elissa