I’M Mary Ellen

Yogi. Leo. Jersey girl.

Through holistic practices and heartfelt guidance that honor your whole being, I help you uncover a deeper understanding of yourself beneath the noise, the roles, and the expectations.

Together, we’ll nurture your body, calm your mind, and uplift your spirit to help you feel like a more shiny version of you.

I’m here to help you

find your sparkle


We all lose our sparkle sometimes.

Between work, deadlines, caring for others, and trying to hold everything together, it’s easy to forget what it feels like to be fully alive — to be grounded, joyful, and connected to yourself.

I know that feeling well.

For years, I thought I was doing everything right. I worked hard, pushed myself, and followed the advice of people who seemed to know better, even when their way didn’t quite fit me. I checked all the boxes, but something still felt off.

I was burnt out, anxious, and searching for a sense of meaning and balance I couldn’t quite reach.

It wasn’t until I stopped seeking external answers and began turning inward — deepening my yoga practice, exploring astrology, and working with sound — that I began to see myself with clarity and compassion, remembering who I was beneath all the expectations I’d been trying to live up to.

Along the way, I found teachers and mentors who didn’t try to change me, but instead reflected my strengths back to me. They helped me remember my own light and trust my unique rhythm.

These experiences shaped how I now hold space for others: with warmth, curiosity, and the belief that your magic doesn’t need to be fixed, it just needs to be remembered.

Yoga helped me reconnect with my body and my breath.
Astrology helped me understand myself on a deeper level.
Sound taught me how to pause, listen, and feel.

Together, they gave me language and space to rediscover who I truly am and the light that was there all along.

Now, that’s what I help other women do.

I guide women who’ve been giving so much of themselves to pause, breathe, and remember what it feels like to shine again. My approach blends evidence-based science with soulful wisdom, bridging logic + intuition, structure + flow.

Through classes, workshops, ceremonial circles, and 1:1 coaching, I create supportive spaces for you to reconnect with your body, release stress, and reawaken your inner sparkle. I weave together tools like yoga, sound, nervous system care practices, and astrology to help you tune into your own rhythm and uncover what you truly need in body, mind, and spirit.

This work isn’t about doing more. It’s about coming back home — to your body, your breath, and your joy.

Here, you’ll find space to soften, realign, and rediscover the radiant version of yourself that’s always been within you. One that simply needed a moment to remember her own sparkle.

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fun Facts


  • My Astrology Big 3: Leo sun, Capricorn moon, and Libra rising

  • Human Design: 4/6 Emotional Generator

  • Obsessions: animals, travel, knowing everyone’s Big 3, anything sparkly (obvs)

About

Mary Ellen


Mary Ellen Valverde, MS, CNS, LDN is a 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher, Certified Sound Practitioner, and Licensed Nutritionist, with over 15 years of experience in research and wellness. She holds master’s degrees in Human Nutrition and Library & Information Science, as well as multiple advanced certifications in yoga, sound, Reiki, and cacao that bridge evidence-based science with holistic mind-body practices.

Mary Ellen understands the body’s intelligence - how it speaks, holds, and heals when given the right support. Her work focuses on helping restore clarity and confidence in an approach to health and well-being. By integrating principles of biochemistry, movement, sound, and self-awareness, she supports clients in developing a deeper connection to their body’s innate wisdom. Mary Ellen’s approach combines analytical insight with grounded, compassionate guidance, empowering individuals to create sustainable, meaningful change in their lives.

Credentials & certifications


    • 500-hr Registered Yoga Teacher (YogaRenew Hoboken)

    • 20-hr Yin Yoga TT (YogaRenew Hoboken)

    • 40-hr Meditation TT (YogaForYou)

    • Sound Healing with Crystal Bowls Certification (Sound Healing Academy)

    • Intro to Sound (Smiling in Savasana)

    • Sonic Anatomy & Sound Healing Certification (Ohana Rising)

    • 3-Month gong and sound mentorship (Lisa Broderick, Ohana Rising)

    • Master of Science in Human Nutrition

    • Master of Library and Information Technology

    • BA in English, minor in Business

    • Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (Maryland Board of Dietetics Practice

    • Certified Nutrition Specialist (Board of Certified Nutrition Specialists)

    • Certified Holistic Health Coach (Institute for Integrative Nutrition)

    • Usui Reiki Level 1 & 2 (Asha Surti, Reiki Traveler)

    • Usui Reiki Master-Teacher (Sharyn Infanti, Green Lotus Yoga)

    • Foundations of Astrology Course (Catherine Urban)

    • Astrology of Health (Kira Sutherland)

    • Astrology Mentorship (Claire Gallagher)

    • 3-Month Cacao Mentorship (Dia, Cacao Amor)

    • Sacred Circle Cacao (Judy Machado, Goddess Temple Cacao)

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