NOTICE IT
Pause, breathe, and observe your emotional state.
NAME IT
Label your experience. Recognize your feelings without judgement.
ATTEND TO IT
Ask yourself, "What do I need to return to safety?" Then do it.
I'm Alix
My journey in the wellness industry began with classical Pilates, a practice that not only sculpted my body but also grounded me in both my mind and my spirit. This evolved into a professional calling, eventually leading me to co-found Grace Pilates+Yoga in New Orleans.Â
Recognizing the intricate link between the body and emotional well-being, I became a trauma and somatics coach as well as an Integrative Health Coach, certified by the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN). I also gained skills in guiding clients through EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) techniques.Â
The creation of Wake Wellness was a natural progression in my expanding vision. Through Wake, I emphasize the importance of understanding the body's signals, teaching people how to heal from past traumas by creating a state of balance and resilience.
OUR MISSION
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The daughter of strict well-meaning parents, I grew up thinking that I had only one choice in life. Go to school, get a good job, and build a stable life for myself. While this laser focus led me to a high-paying career in my 20s, it didn't leave me with any sense of who I was and what brought me joy.
After realizing I was too young to feel stuck, I walked away from it all and embarked on the ultimate journey of self-discovery. And I learned that once you step into who you really are, there's no going back.
If you're ready to walk away from your own limiting beliefs and build a life you love, I am ready to lead the way.
MEET OUR TEAM
At Wake Wellness, we are a team of experiential and somatic experts who have walked the path of loss and transformation. Each of us brings lived experience, professional expertise and a commitment to helping you heal through the transformative power of love.
Together, we embody our core belief: Love Heals Loss.
Dr. David Long
Resilience Advocate & Healing Partner, He/Him
David Long’s life took a profound turn in 2020 when he lost his wife, Betsy, to a sudden brain aneurysm. Thrust into grief as a widower and single father, David discovered that healing requires vulnerability, resilience and deep emotional connection.
Through his own journey of loss, David learned that love — not avoidance — transforms grief. It was during this time that he met Alix, whose shared understanding of loss offered him solace and a new beginning. Together, they’ve built a mindful, blended family and a life rooted in authenticity, healing and love.
David now shares his lived experience as part of Wake Wellness, supporting others as they navigate loss, rebuild trust in themselves, and choose love as a path to healing.
Katie Coffee
She/Her
Content Creator -Â Podcast Host - Social Media
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Cally Nielsen
She/Her
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Caroline Pickens
She/Her
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Lou Relayson
He/Him
Web Developer
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Mary Sergeant
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Marketing
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