Maya Patel
Wellness Coach & Writer
Maya Patel is a certified wellness coach and writer specializing in holistic mental health, mindfulness practices, and sustainable self-care. With training in both traditional mental health approaches and complementary wellness modalities, Maya helps people create personalized well-being practices that fit their lives.
Her writing emphasizes the connection between mind, body, and spirit—exploring how nutrition, movement, sleep, mindfulness, and social connection all contribute to mental health. Maya believes wellness isn't one-size-fits-all, and encourages readers to experiment and find what works for them.
Areas of Expertise
Mindfulness & Meditation
Practical guidance on mindfulness meditation, breathwork, body awareness, and present-moment practices.
Self-Care & Boundaries
Building sustainable self-care routines, setting boundaries, and avoiding burnout in demanding lives.
Mind-Body Connection
How physical health affects mental health—nutrition, exercise, sleep, and somatic practices.
Holistic Mental Health
Integrative approaches combining therapy with wellness practices like yoga, nutrition, and nature connection.
Stress Management
Practical techniques for managing stress, anxiety, and overwhelm through lifestyle and mindfulness tools.
Personal Growth
Self-discovery, values clarification, goal-setting, and cultivating resilience and purpose.
Background & Experience
Professional Experience
- 7+ years as a wellness coach working with individuals on holistic health and well-being
- Writing experience - Mental health wellness publications, mindfulness platforms, and lifestyle websites
- Workshop facilitator - Mindfulness meditation, stress management, and self-care workshops
- Collaborated with therapists, nutritionists, and yoga instructors for integrated care
- Corporate wellness - Employee well-being programs and stress reduction training
Education & Certifications
- Certified Wellness Coach - National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching
- Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction - MBSR Teacher Training (Palouse Mindfulness)
- 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training - Certified yoga instructor
- B.A. in Psychology - Minor in Nutrition Science
- Additional training - Somatic practices, health coaching, motivational interviewing
Writing Philosophy
"Mental health isn't just about therapy—it's about how we eat, move, sleep, breathe, connect, and care for ourselves daily. My writing explores the full spectrum of well-being, honoring both clinical treatment and the everyday practices that support our mental health."
Core Values:
- • Holistic perspective: Viewing mental health through the lens of whole-person wellness
- • Accessibility: Offering low-cost and free wellness practices alongside professional treatment
- • Individualization: Recognizing that wellness looks different for everyone—no judgment or prescriptions
- • Integration: Showing how therapy and wellness practices can work together synergistically
- • Sustainability: Focusing on realistic, long-term practices rather than quick fixes or perfection
Articles by Maya Patel
Maya's articles are currently in development. Upcoming pieces will cover:
- • 10-minute mindfulness practices for anxious minds
- • How to build a self-care routine that actually sticks
- • The connection between gut health and anxiety
- • Yoga for mental health: What the research shows
- • Setting boundaries without feeling selfish
- • Sleep hygiene for depression: Small changes, big impact
- • Breathwork techniques therapists recommend
- • Combining therapy with wellness practices: A holistic approach
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