About | Grata Wellness

About Grata Wellness

I'm Marianna, a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach based in NYC and available virtually. As a former teacher, Chief of Staff, and Yale graduate, I truly understand your demanding lifestyles and perfectionist mindset. Drawing from my personal experience with professional burnout, I established Grata Wellness to empower you towards a life filled with vitality and joy.

I serve my clients in three ways to prioritize self-care, prevent burnout, and infuse your life with lasting wellness: Individual Health & Wellness Coaching, Corporate Wellness Programs, and Wellness Workshops and Events.

The Grata Mindset

I’m here to help you prioritize the most important relationship in your life–the relationship with yourself. It takes self-awareness and self-compassion to fill up your cup so that you can pour into the cups of others and learn to thrive rather than survive.

I live the balanced lifestyle I advocate for. Getting into a routine of actively caring for myself through my daily practices helps keep me aligned with my purpose and intentions and in a perspective of gratitude. I practice self-care daily, going for walks outside daily, practicing gratitude and mindfulness. I also enjoy exploring new restaurants in New York City and dancing with my friends.

Wherever you are in life, I am here to encourage your self-care and the pursuit of your best self through:

Behavior Change &
Accountability

Cultivate healthier lifestyle habits through accountability and evidence-based methods that empower lasting behavior change aligned with your wellness goals.

Burnout
Prevention

Proactively support your mental and emotional well-being with holistic strategies and systems designed to prevent burnout and sustain long-term resilience.

Self Improvement & Growth

Embark on a journey of personal growth and development with tailored guidance and actionable steps aimed at continuous improvement in all aspects of your life.

Self Care &
Stress Management

Discover personalized strategies for self-care and effective stress management techniques to enhance your overall well-being and resilience to prevent burnout.

Grata Wellness in Action

Magazine Features: Purist Magazine, Appetito Magazine, Authority Magazine, Italian American Magazine, Ramy Brook Blog, South Carolina Voyager, The Sidelines MVP Series, Ripe Bar Juice Blog + more

Podcast Features:

Elevation Nation, Seeing Other People, Make Moves, Blue Cure, Deborah Kobylt Live, Little Italy Podcast, Kate Mackie’s Running Interview Series + more

Co-Hosted Events:

Stakt Mat, Goldman Sachs, YaleWomen, Yale Alumni Fund Student Ambassadors, The Italian Language Foundation, The Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Nassau County, Artishouse, Fit Club, Moving Strength Pilates + more

Education & Credentials

Certifications

National Board Certified

Health & Wellness Coach

December 2022

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The National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching (NBHWC) has collaborated with the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) since 2016 to provide a robust board certification examination. The esteemed NBC-HWC credential represents training, education, and assessment standards, allowing for the profession to advance in all aspects of health care and wellness.

Wellcoaches® Certified

Health and Well-Being Coach

July 2022

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Wellcoaches School of Coaching is a creative, global leader in teaching science-based and high impact coaching to health professionals, to connect, create, grow, and thrive. Wellcoaches School of Coaching was the first coaching school for health and wellness professionals, founded in 2000. Wellcoaches works in collaboration with the American College of Sports Medicine, the American College of Lifestyle Medicine and the Australaisan Society of Lifestyle Medicine, and is a first-mover in establishing coaching science in the US.

Education

Yale University

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology

Class of 2019

Currently serve on the Yale Alumni Fund Board of Directors leading the fundraising efforts for the Yale alumni Class of 2019, serving as a group leader and 5th reunion Co-Chair.

National Louis University

Master of Arts in Teaching

Class of 2021

As a Teach for America Corps Member in Chicago from 2019-2021, I concurrently received my Master of Arts in Teaching at National Louis University, a required designated University.

HeartMath Certified Practitioner from HeartMath Inc.

May 2024

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HeartMath is a scientifically validated system and methodology developed by HeartMath Inc. that empowers individuals to manage stress, anxiety, and enhance self-regulation through innovative techniques and technologies. As a HeartMath Certified Practitioner with Clinical Certification in Stress, Anxiety, and Self-Regulation, I am equipped with the knowledge and tools to help clients achieve emotional balance, resilience, and improved overall well-being. Through HeartMath techniques, clients can learn to synchronize their heart, mind, and emotions, leading to greater coherence, clarity, and performance in various aspects of life.