Our Purpose

At The Sustainable Wellness Institute, we are committed to empowering people to lead, live, and thrive. Our services are designed to support individuals and organizations in building the capacity, clarity, and practices needed to sustain both personal wellbeing and professional effectiveness.

Our work is grounded in the belief that wellbeing is not separate from how we lead and live; instead, it is foundational to it. We integrate research, reflective practice, and real-world application to support meaningful, sustainable growth.

Across all offerings, participants can expect:

  • A warm, engaging, and thoughtfully facilitated experience

  • Practical tools that translate directly into daily life

  • Space for reflection, connection, and renewal

  • A focus on building capacity, not just adding more

Our Founder 

Seven years ago, my life shifted in a way I could not have anticipated. As a breast cancer survivor, I was faced with challenges that extended far beyond physical health. That experience became a turning point and one that deepened my understanding of wellness, resilience, and what it truly means to care for the whole person.

Through that journey, I came to recognize that wellness is not a single decision or a one-time commitment. It is a continuous, intentional practice that requires awareness, compassion, and the ability to sustain ourselves through both the expected and the unexpected.

The creation of the Sustainable Wellness Institute is rooted in that understanding.

My passion for this work is also shaped by my first career as a mental health therapist. In that role, I had the privilege of supporting individuals as they navigated complex emotions, life transitions, and the pursuit of healthier, more fulfilling lives. That foundation continues to inform how I approach wellness today which is with empathy, curiosity, and a deep belief in each person’s capacity to grow and thrive.

I believe that wellness is foundational to how we lead, how we live, and how we show up for others. When we are well, mentally, emotionally, and physically, we are better positioned to lead with clarity, connect with others authentically, and engage in our lives with purpose and intention.

Through the Sustainable Wellness Institute, my aspiration is to create space for individuals to pause, reflect, and reconnect with what matters most. This work is about more than wellbeing. It is about building the capacity to navigate life with strength, clarity, and care.

At its core, this institute is an extension of what I value most: supporting others in leading, living, and thriving in ways that are meaningful, sustainable, and deeply aligned to who they are. ~ Dr. Ashlee Saddler, MSW

Empowering people to lead, live, and thrive!

Services

Individual Health Coaching is a personalized, one-on-one experience designed to support you in aligning your health, wellbeing, and daily practices with the life you want to lead. Through intentional goal-setting, reflective dialogue, and actionable strategies, participants build clarity, strengthen habits, and increase capacity to lead, live, and thrive.

Focus areas may include:

  • Energy management and burnout prevention

  • Stress response and emotional regulation

  • Habit formation and consistency

  • Work-life integration

  • Personal accountability and goal setting

Group Health Coaching brings together a small cohort of individuals in a supportive, structured environment focused on collective growth and accountability. Participants engage in guided reflection, shared learning, and practical application while benefiting from community connection and diverse perspectives.

Participants will:

  • Build sustainable wellness practices alongside peers

  • Engage in meaningful dialogue and reflection

  • Receive coaching and tools to apply in real time

  • Strengthen accountability through community

Best for:

  • Organizations

  • Leadership teams

  • Individuals seeking both support and connection

Wellness Institutes are immersive, high-impact learning experiences designed to help individuals and teams restore capacity, deepen self-awareness, and build sustainable practices that support both personal wellbeing and professional effectiveness.

Grounded in principles of adaptive leadership, emotional intelligence, and human-centered practice, these institutes create space for reflection, connection, and strategic action.

Wellness institutes are designed for the context of the group. This can be a small group, <12 individuals or a large group, > 12 individuals.

Participants will:

  • Examine personal and professional patterns that impact wellbeing

  • Develop strategies to sustain energy, focus, and clarity

  • Strengthen emotional intelligence and relational capacity

  • Engage in reflective practices that support long-term growth

  • Leave with a clear plan for integrating wellness into daily life and leadership

Core Experience Includes:

  • Guided reflection and facilitated dialogue

  • Practical tools and frameworks

  • Individual and collaborative application

  • Space for restoration and renewal

What began as a passion project has evolved into something more. We’re proud of where we’ve been and even more excited for what’s ahead.

What sets us apart isn’t just our process—it’s the intention behind it. We take time to understand, explore, and create with purpose at every turn.

Let’s Work Together