Donna Carmichael
Meet Donna Carmichael
Health and Wellness Coach
My name is Donna Carmichael, and I am a Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach receiving my Post Graduate training through Duke University Integrative Medicine.
I work with high achieving women who are successful professionally but find their health slipping –often during perimenopause and menopause. It’s a time when everything that used to work suddenly doesn’t.
I use evidence-based research in psychology, mindfulness and coaching to help to help women use their existing strengths to restore their health and wellbeing. After building their careers and family they owe it to themselves to find their life again.
Health is the greatest achievement, and self-care is what allows everything to thrive.
Why Art of Joy
Health doesn’t change because we know what to do. It changes when we have the support, clarity, and accountability to actually live it.
For many women there comes a moment when pushing harder stops working. The career is established, The family is cared for but energy fades, stress lingers and the body doesn't respond the way it once did.
Hormonal Balance
Hormonal changes in perimenopause and menopause can disrupt sleep, mood, and energy…
Your body isn’t working against you, it’s asking for a different kind of care.
Coaching helps you understand your body and rebuild habits that truly support you now.
Stress Management
This phase of life calls for support, not more pressure.
Coaching bridges the gap from symptoms –> stress -> solution.
This season asks for a different response to what is happening in your body.
Mindfulness
Mindfulness isn’t about emptying your mind or “being calm all the time.”
It’s the ability to self-regulate and strengthen the relationship between your mind, body and spirit.
As an MBSR practitioner, I share tools that help you create space so you can be restored.
Self-Care
Self-care is not indulgent, It’s how to maintain your energy and resilience.
Coaching helps you find small consistent practices to help you come back to yourself.
It’s the foundation for achieving optimal health
Nutrition
Your nutrition impacts hormonal balance, energy, mood and metabolism.
Coaching helps you find the right solution that is sustainable and aligns with your body, lifestyle and nutritional goals.
Movement & Exercise
Exercise isn’t about pushing harder in this season of life.
It’s about moving in ways that make your body feel strong and supported.
Coaching explores ways you can maintain strength, support metabolism, Improve mood and protect your long term health.
Services Offered
Discover personalized wellness plans tailored to your unique needs and goals to achieve optimal health.
Wellness expert | Peri-menopause and menopause support | Self-care advocate
Wellness Workshops
Women in midlife don’t just need more information — they need understanding, context, and practical tools they can actually use. My workshops, speaking engagements, and retreats are designed to meet women at this pivotal stage with clarity, compassion, and evidence-informed guidance.