Earn practice hours toward NBC-HWC or other coaching certifications
Practice coaching skills with a real, engaged client
Gain confidence coaching in your specialty area
Experience coaching a wellness-focused professional
✓ Coaches pursuing NBC-HWC or other coaching certifications
✓ Coaches who need practice hours before their deadline
✓ Coaches from any training background or specialty
✓ Anyone seeking professional development through practice
✓ Coaches who want to practice with a genuine wellness client
Each session is 30 minutes (you coach me)

Kennesaw, United States
2 years experience
Hey there! I’m Salena Clay, founder of Salyana Essentials LLC and a Health & Wellness Coach who believes that wellness doesn’t have to feel heavy, overwhelming, or all-consuming.
For over two decades, I built a successful career in Fortune 500 corporate environments, until I reached a point many high achievers know too well. I believed exhaustion was simply the cost of success. I ignored the early signals: chronic stress, depleted energy, and blurred boundaries. Eventually, my body made the decision for me.
That moment led to six months of intentional rest and rebuilding. It reshaped my understanding of sustainable wellness. I learned that true well-being is about understanding your body’s needs and creating practices that respect your real capacity.
That experience sparked my transition into wellness work. In 2020, I founded Salyana Essentials LLC. In 2025, I completed formal Health & Wellness Coach training through the Institute of Holistic Integrative Studies in preparation for NBHWC board certification. Today, I support students, professionals, and entrepreneurs in making meaningful changes before stress turns into burnout or crisis.
How I Work
My coaching style is supportive, collaborative, and grounded in real life. I bring light humor, natural optimism, and a genuine belief in your ability to create change. I meet you where you are, ask thoughtful questions, and help you uncover what works best for your life and schedule. You remain in the driver’s seat—I’m your steady, informed navigator.
I understand the pressure to “push through” and postpone rest. I also know that generic wellness advice rarely works in demanding environments. My approach blends lived experience, evidence-based coaching practices, and deep respect for the complexity of modern life.
Most people wait until their body starts shouting.
I help you learn to hear the whispers and respond with intention.
"Still need more clarity? Here are answers to some commonly asked questions.
This is a straightforward 30-minute coaching session where you coach me. I'll be your client, and you'll practice your coaching skills in your specialty area. We'll skip the discovery call and get straight to coaching. I'm a genuine, engaged client who will show up ready to be coached on wellness topics.
That's perfectly fine! I'm happy to be coached in any wellness-related area. You can coach me in your specialty—whether that's nutrition, fitness, sleep, mindfulness, career wellness, or any other area. I'll bring an authentic wellness goal that aligns with your coaching focus.