Our Amazing Coaches, Guides & Partnerships
Wellness Within Washington is led by a multidisciplinary team grounded in lived experience, professional excellence, and deep cultural wisdom. Together, we bring decades of expertise across health, wellness, education, healing arts, and organizational development. We also partner with licensed therapists and credentialed professionals to ensure our programs are informed by clinical insight and delivered with the highest standard of care.
We design and deliver transformative, culturally responsive wellness programs that support the whole person—mind, body, and soul. Rooted in the six pillars of lifestyle medicine, our approach integrates evidence-based practices with the strength and wisdom of cultural traditions to create accessible, inclusive programs that meet people where they are.
Founder, Shar Imani
Shar Imani is a National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach, Certified Somatic Healing Practitioner, and community health advocate dedicated to advancing health equity and improving wellness outcomes in underserved communities.
As the Founder of Wellness Within Washington, she leads the design and implementation of culturally responsive, community-based wellness programs that address the social determinants of health while supporting whole-person healing and well-being.
Shar is passionate about building meaningful community partnerships and creating inclusive spaces that nurture the mind, body, and spirit. She brings extensive experience in community outreach, lifestyle medicine, behavior change coaching, and trauma-informed wellness practices—guided by empathy, compassion, and a deep commitment to collective healing.
Inspired by her gift for healing, Shar also created and hosts Wellness Within Retreats, offering participants transformative opportunities to deepen their wellness journeys and explore diverse cultural healing modalities.
Lex
Lex is devoted to the work of compassionate teaching, guiding individuals through deep introspection, personal growth, and meaningful life transitions. She serves as a trusted advisor to those seeking clarity, purpose, and a renewed direction.
A gifted creator, instructor, writer, and designer, Lex offers thoughtful practices that build confidence, expand awareness, and nurture each person’s unique creative expression. Her approach honors individuality while encouraging growth rooted in authenticity.
Known for her ability to truly listen, Lex meets people where they are—offering a safe, supportive, and judgment-free space for exploration and transformation. Her presence carries a quiet strength that helps others feel seen, heard, and deeply valued.
With many years of experience in leadership and supportive roles, Lex brings both wisdom and care to her work, empowering others to step fully into who they are becoming.
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.
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