Colleen Avis - Subtle Shifts

Colleen Avis - Subtle Shifts Integrative Life Coach. Ayurveda & Yoga guide. Passionate about supporting others in creating their best lives!

There’s no shortage of information today. You can find data, research, and recommendations on almost anything in seconds...
05/06/2026

There’s no shortage of information today.

You can find data, research, and recommendations on almost anything in seconds… and still feel unsure about what actually matters or how to move forward.

That’s the work I’ve been doing for years—helping people slow things down, make sense of what’s in front of them, and move forward in a way that is aligned and sustainable in real life.

Recently, that work was formally recognized.

I’m now a National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC).

This certification is grounded in behavioral science, psychology, and evidence-based coaching practices. But more than anything, it reflects something I’ve always believed:

Real change doesn’t come from more information.

It comes from how we engage with it.

This matters to me—not as a starting point, but as a continuation of the work I’m deeply committed to.

And to the clients who have trusted me along the way… thank you. Truly. 💚🙏🏻✨

If you’re in Northern VA—this is one of those don’t miss events ✨I’m proud to be a sponsor of the Falls Church Women’s C...
04/12/2026

If you’re in Northern VA—this is one of those don’t miss events ✨

I’m proud to be a sponsor of the Falls Church Women’s Crawl on May 9th—a 5-hour immersive experience bringing together a few hundred women for connection, movement, and meaningful moments.

Think:
✨ interactive, transformational stations
✨ curated food + drink specials
✨ incredible women-owned wellness businesses
✨ a chance to move through the city with intention

I’ll be at Stratford Garden (2–5 PM) hosting a Release Station—a simple, personal moment to let go of what you no longer want to carry into your next chapter.

Come for the experience.
Stay for the connection.
Join us 🤍

We don’t talk enough about the quiet markers of health.Grip strength is one of them.It reflects how our nervous system, ...
01/22/2026

We don’t talk enough about the quiet markers of health.

Grip strength is one of them.

It reflects how our nervous system, muscles, and joints work together — and it shows up in the moments that actually matter.

This isn’t about pushing harder.
It’s about building a body that can carry you forward.

One small hold at a time.





SMART goals aren’t about doing things perfectly.They’re about creating clarity — the kind that helps you move with ease ...
01/16/2026

SMART goals aren’t about doing things perfectly.

They’re about creating clarity — the kind that helps you move with ease instead of pressure.

This week, I’m breaking down a more soulful version of SMART:
one that honors your energy, your values, and your real life.

If you usually abandon goals by mid-January…
this is the series that will change that.

Supplements can be supportive —but only when they’re intentional.More isn’t better.Clear is better.I believe supplements...
01/12/2026

Supplements can be supportive —
but only when they’re intentional.

More isn’t better.
Clear is better.

I believe supplements deserve time.
Time to notice how they feel in your body.
Time to understand what they’re actually supporting.

Time to decide whether they still belong.

Not decisions made from a reel, a trend, or pressure.

I don’t prescribe supplements, and I don’t question medical advice.

What I offer is a supportive space to review what you’re already taking, understand the why, and simplify where it makes sense.

I use to support clients with practitioner-grade supplements at a discount — and for a limited time, I’m pairing that with a 30-minute clarity call to help you make sense of it all.

If supplements feel confusing or noisy right now,
DM me SUPPLEMENTS and let’s talk.

Having completed my health and wellness coaching certification, I now have access to trusted, professional-grade product...
11/28/2025

Having completed my health and wellness coaching certification, I now have access to trusted, professional-grade products — the same ones I use myself and recommend for gentle, sustainable wellbeing.

Fullscript’s Black Friday sale is even deeper this week, and I’m excited to share a special discount with you.

These are clean, high-quality wellness essentials that support sleep, gut health, immunity, skin, and overall energy.

If you’d like to explore, find the Fullscript link in my bio.

And if you’re feeling overwhelmed by the incredibly crowded health and wellness space (you’re not alone!), I’d love to be a partner in helping you navigate it and align with YOUR health and wellness goals. Grab time on my calendar, and we can explore your goals together and find the small, subtle shifts that support your wellbeing in a real and sustainable way. (Link in bio)

I’m here to support you — in the simplest, most grounded way possible. 💛

Congrats … Sacred Spaces authors are always cheering you on!
10/09/2025

Congrats … Sacred Spaces authors are always cheering you on!

Loneliness at the Top: A Hidden Challenge for LeadersLeadership can be profoundly lonely. A recent survey found 25% of C...
08/20/2025

Loneliness at the Top: A Hidden Challenge for Leaders

Leadership can be profoundly lonely. A recent survey found 25% of CEOs report frequent loneliness, and over half have experienced significant isolation — especially during upheaval, crisis, or tough decisions.

The Irish Times article (Aug 15, 2025) points to two key strategies:
1️⃣ Self-care & reflection
2️⃣ Building a trusted tribe

This mirrors what I see in my work with C-suite and senior leaders.

Coaching offers what many leaders can’t find elsewhere: space to pause, reflect, and ask — Am I living in alignment with my values?

When they are, leaders notice they show up stronger for their teams, clients, and themselves.

Coaching provides:
✨ A confidential partner
✨ A mirror to realign with purpose
✨ Protection of time to think, not just react
✨ A way to transform isolation into clarity

Leadership isn’t meant to be solitary. Building your “trusted tribe” can — and should — include a coach.

Golf isn’t really about the ball. It’s about the space between swings— it’s where I try and capture the patience to stan...
08/14/2025

Golf isn’t really about the ball. It’s about the space between swings— it’s where I try and capture the patience to stand still, breathe, and see the whole course before the shot.

Life’s the same way. Pause long enough, and you might catch the rare beauty in the stillness like when a swan mirrors perfectly in the water—
and yourself reflected in the moment.🏌️‍♂️🦢✨

It’s a practice… I’m practicing. Every. Single. Day. 😉🙃😘

Life lessons from the golf course - Day 3, but really everyday! Play the course you’re on! You can’t control the wind, t...
08/14/2025

Life lessons from the golf course - Day 3, but really everyday!

Play the course you’re on!

You can’t control the wind, the sand traps, or the slope, or the moss hit — only your next shot.

Life’s the same: respond to this moment, not the one you wish you had. Have a beginners mind and stay curious and positive!

When you stray from this truth, you miss the beauty that’s right in front of you and opportunity to experience life’s beauty and the places you can grow.

❤️



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