Allison Richard

Your Guide to Empowered Living

Allison Richard, a holistic wellness expert, is dedicated to helping individuals and organizations manage stress, cultivate self-care, and build intentional lifestyles. As a Certified Yoga Instructor, Integrative Health Coach, and Corporate Wellness Consultant, she combines science-backed stress management techniques with holistic tools and energy medicine to empower her clients. Through her teachings, she encourages people to respond to life rather than react, fostering a more purposeful, healthy, and passionate existence.

Finding Her Path: From Psychology to Holistic Wellness

Allison’s journey into wellness began with her education at the University of Michigan, where she earned a degree in Developmental Psychology and English. However, post-graduation life in Chicago left her feeling unfulfilled. Realizing she craved both a warmer climate and a deeper purpose, she embarked on a transformative journey that took her to Miami and later Los Angeles. It was in LA that she fully embraced yoga, a practice she had dabbled in since the age of 15. What started as a simple form of exercise quickly evolved into an exploration of physical, mental, and energetic well-being. She was captivated by the layers of yoga—from asanas and breathwork to the subtle body’s chakras and ancient philosophical wisdom. This passion led her to pursue a 500-hour yoga teacher training, a pivotal step in her holistic wellness career.

Bringing Wellness to the Corporate World

Allison’s move to New York City opened new doors. Within a year, she was leading corporate yoga and wellness sessions across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and New Jersey. Her ability to translate ancient wellness practices into practical, modern-day solutions made her a sought-after instructor. However, despite her success, Allison was struggling with chronic pain. Searching for deeper healing, she completed her Integrative Health Coaching Certification with Duke Integrative Medicine. She soon realized that wellness isn’t just about the physical body—it’s about emotional resilience, energy alignment, and holistic self-care.

The "Ah-Ha!" Moment: Embracing Energy Medicine

Allison’s journey took a profound turn when she discovered the power of energy medicine and essential oils. She understood that her chronic pain wasn’t merely a physical issue but a signal from her body to shift her lifestyle. Rather than letting discomfort define her, she chose to thrive and reclaim her well-being. This realization inspired her to craft a unique blend of yoga, meditation, coaching, and energy work. By integrating these practices into her own life, she not only healed herself but also created a transformative methodology that she now shares with clients worldwide.

Empowering Others Through Holistic Wellness

Today, Allison works with individuals and corporations, providing expert guidance on stress management, holistic self-care, and intentional living. Her corporate clients include Barclays, Hearst Publications, TripAdvisor, Viacom, UBS, and Morgan Stanley. Her insights have been featured in Good Housekeeping, The New York Post, and The New York Times. Through her work, Allison empowers people to break free from stress, cultivate balance, and embrace a more mindful, intentional way of living. Whether she’s leading a corporate wellness workshop or guiding a one-on-one coaching session, her mission remains the same: to help others unlock their fullest potential through holistic self-care and empowered living.