About your Coach:

Hi there! I'm Laurie Wallace, a registered nurse with years of experience helping people navigate their health journeys in a variety of settings. I've recently expanded my practice to include nurse coaching providing a unique type of support and guidance. 

My experience in hospitals, Home Care, and other interesting paths have offered many opportunities to develop special relationships that have impacted my life in a variety of ways. I look forward to this new journey partnering with you to build resilience and finding peace amidst life's challenges

A passion for the underserved has been a part of me for a very long time and although becoming a nurse was never a childhood dream, it became, and continues to be my saving grace.

It wasn't until transitioning to behavioral health, that this felt like an area in alignment with where I was meant to be. Working in a dual diagnosis unit opened my eyes to the complexities between mental health and substance use disorders. Every patient on their own unique journey, became a teacher. From the challenges and subtle triumphs in the detox/ behavioral health unit to the daily struggles of those I met at the Methadone clinic, I learned more than I could have imagined.

Little did I realize this experience would become a part of the story within my own family…addictions are complicated and do not discriminate as so many of us have learned.

Now, working in a specialized program with those experiencing housing insecurity, substance use and or mental health disorders, the challenges continue to another side of this convoluted road. 

Behind the noise are those who support these individuals often experiencing frustration in addition to a desperate need to help their loved one, while not knowing how. Undoubtedly this may lead to feeling overwhelmed, powerless, and hopeless at times. Over a period of time the unintentional neglect of our own health has been known to lead to health risks that are often silent until they aren’t.

With deep understanding and compassion, Gracefull Wellness was created in an attempt to get ahead of health issues by supporting you in allowing your own self-care in the midst of the storm. Reluctance is understandable, and having experienced a similar journey I recognize a sense of drowning at times. We can work together as you begin to tread water and release the negative stories we convince ourselves exist if we take time for ourselves.

 Prioritizing your own well-being may not feel important, but will ultimately better equip you to support others. If you feel in any way connected with even a portion of my story and want to hear more about reclaiming your health and balance, I invite you to schedule a complimentary session. Let’s explore together how Gracefull Wellness can support you.