Our Amazing Coaches & Guides
Wellness Within Washington is guided by a multidisciplinary leadership team grounded in lived experience, professional excellence, and deep cultural wisdom.
Together, we bring decades of expertise across wellness, business strategy, education, healing arts, and organizational development. We deliver transformative, culturally relevant wellness programs that nurture the whole person— mind, body, and soul. Rooted in the six pillars of lifestyle medicine, our approach blends evidence-based practices with the wisdom of cultural traditions to create accessible, inclusive programs that meet people where they are.
We are committed to closing the gaps in health equity and ensuring that every person—regardless of income, race, or age— has the tools, support, and community they need to live a vibrant, balanced, and fulfilling life.​
Founder, Shar Imani
Shar Imani is a National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach, nonprofit leader, and community health advocate dedicated to advancing health equity and improving outcomes in underserved communities. As the Founder and Executive Director of Wellness Within Washington, she leads the design and implementation of culturally responsive, community-based wellness programs that address the social determinants of health and support whole-person well-being.
​Shar brings extensive experience in community outreach, lifestyle medicine, and behavior change coaching, working with individuals and families navigating chronic conditions such as pre-diabetes, type 2 diabetes, and chronic stress-related illness. Her approach integrates evidence-based practices—including motivational interviewing, nutrition education, and physical activity—with somatic, trauma-informed strategies that promote long-term healing and sustainable lifestyle change.
Allore
Having endured the full process several times herself, Allore is acutely familiar with the most painful and most enlivening stages of Inner Alchemy. First-hand experience gives her the expertise necessary to assist others who are experiencing their own alchemical journey towards healing, no matter the stage or level in which they find themselves.​
Her vocation is in compassionate teaching; be it serving as an advisor for those needing deep soulwork, personalized counceling, or carefully directing those who are undertaking self-discovery and transformation. Becoming truly whole is a naturally occurring process that anyone can achieve, but the inner work is meant to be done individually. Allore offers practices that empower a solo seeker’s confidence and knowledge to nurture their unique relationship with elevation.
Marcel
Marcel Davis is a Certified Personal Trainer with accreditation through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (CPT / NASM) and the founder of FreshBody Fitness and Wellness. He believes that regular movement is one of the most powerful tools for supporting lifelong health and well-being.His personal commitment to fitness began with a desire to move more efficiently, reduce pain, lower the risk of chronic disease, and fully enjoy life’s experiences—from traveling and exploring new places to embracing outdoor adventures and spending meaningful time with family and friends.​After working with a trainer who helped him achieve his own weight loss and muscle-building goals, Marcel was inspired to pursue fitness training so he could help others experience the same life-changing benefits. Today, he is passionate about guiding clients toward greater strength, confidence, and mobility through mindful, consistent movement.Marcel’s approach focuses on helping people build sustainable fitness habits that not only improve physical health but also enhance overall quality of life.
L'Taai
L’Taai is the creator of the D.R.E.A.M. Framework—Develop Resilience, Exposure, Access, and Mission—which serves as the foundation for a suite of programs including youth workshops, mentoring initiatives, and reflective journals designed to support personal growth and leadership development.
​Drawing from her professional background in community program coordination, as well as her lived experience navigating adversity and transformation, L’Taai brings a practical and relatable voice to youth development work. Her approach emphasizes honest conversation, critical thinking, and the belief that every young person deserves access to guidance, opportunity, and supportive mentorship.​​Her work is grounded in a simple but powerful vision: resilient youth, strong families, and thriving communities.