I’m Wendy Carder, a Midlife Health & Wellness Coach dedicated to helping women reconnect with themselves, restore their health, and create a meaningful next chapter.

For more than three decades, I have been exploring the connection between our health, our lifestyle, our experiences, and the way we move through the world. My wellness journey began with a desire to understand why so many people struggle with their health and well-being—and a commitment to discover a more balanced, vibrant way of living.

Over the years, I have learned that true wellness is not about following a perfect formula or a one-size-fits-all approach. Every woman has a unique story, a unique body, and unique needs. Real transformation happens when we learn to listen to ourselves, understand what we need, and create supportive changes that align with who we are.

My Own Next Chapter

Like many women, my life has been shaped by seasons of change. I have experienced the joys and challenges of raising a family, navigating an empty nest, caring for aging loved ones, moving through perimenopause and menopause, and finding my own way through significant life transitions.

These experiences taught me something important: even when women share similar circumstances, each person’s journey is completely unique. There is no one-size-fits-all path to wellness or transformation.

Through my own experiences, I learned the importance of listening to my body, trusting my intuition, creating supportive habits, and offering myself the same care and compassion I have always given to others.

That journey deepened my passion for helping other women find their way back to themselves—not by becoming someone new, but by reconnecting with the woman they have always been.

My Approach

My approach combines evidence-based health coaching with holistic wellness practices, compassionate support, and practical strategies that honor the whole woman—not just her symptoms.

Together, we explore the physical, emotional, and lifestyle factors that influence your well-being. My goal is to help you better understand your body, build sustainable habits, and create a wellness plan that truly fits your life.

Because lasting change happens when we work with ourselves—not against ourselves.

My Education & Training

My education and training include:

• Certified Health Coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition
• Certified Personal Trainer through the American Council on Exercise
• Clinical Herbalist training through Sacred Tree Herbals
• Advanced herbal studies through respected herbal educators, including Rosalee de la Forêt and Tieraona Low Dog, MD
• Reiki III Master certification

Supporting Women Through Their Next Chapter

Today, my passion is helping women in midlife navigate change with greater confidence, clarity, and self-trust.

Through Your Next Chapter™, my signature coaching experience, I support women who are ready to stop putting themselves last, reconnect with their bodies, and create a life that feels aligned with who they are becoming.

Because midlife isn’t the end of your story.

It’s the beginning of your next chapter.