my story

Hi, I'm Sami, and I'm so glad you're here.

If there's one thing I've learned, it's that wellness isn't a destination—it's something we continually rediscover through every season of life.

My journey started long before Solstice Wellness Co. From being the kid who reached for fruit instead of birthday cake, to playing sports, studying kinesiology, and working as a personal trainer, health and movement were always a part of who I was.

Eventually, I pursued a career in law enforcement—a profession I loved. But after sustaining a career-ending injury on the job, everything changed.

Almost overnight, I went from feeling strong and capable to struggling with everyday tasks. I knew that one day I wanted to become a mother, and I realized that if I wanted to build the life I envisioned, I first had to rebuild my health.

That season led me back to myself.

I sought out a hormone specialist, began using Pilates as part of my rehabilitation, and slowly started redefining what strength looked like. I wasn't chasing who I used to be—I was learning to become someone new.

It was my season of growth—my own version of a solstice.

Little by little, I regained confidence in my body. I went from struggling to lift a cast iron skillet out of the kitchen cabinet to returning to exercise, lifting weights again, and eventually experiencing pregnancy and postpartum with a foundation of strength I had worked so hard to build.

Those experiences changed the way I view health forever.

Today, I believe wellness is about so much more than workouts or nutrition plans. It's about building a body that supports the life you want to live. It's about feeling strong enough to pick up your children, confident enough to try something new, resilient enough to navigate life's challenges, and giving yourself permission to slow down and care for yourself along the way. I don't believe wellness should feel intimidating or exclusive. I believe it should feel approachable, sustainable, and something you can carry with you for the rest of your life.

That's why I created Solstice Wellness Collective.

My hope is to create a welcoming community where women feel supported through every season of life—whether you're rebuilding after an injury, returning to movement after having a baby, discovering Pilates for the first time, or simply looking for a place to move, breathe, and reconnect with yourself.

I'm honored you're here, and I can't wait to be part of your journey.

WORK WITH ME

TESTIMONIALS

"I finally overcame all the obstacles I kept putting in my way."

— Brandi Ortiz
"I can’t wait to read the newsletter each week. it’s my favorite way to start the weekend."

— Monet Goode
"I highly recommend the virtual course. I learned at my own pace."

— Channing Lee
"I love the flexible membership options. They keep me on track."

— Dallas Moreno

MY COACHING METHOD

Focus

It all starts by learning how to focus on what you want.
Reflect

Next, you’ll reflect on what may be blocking you, and learn how to overcome these obstacles.
Refine

The last step? We learn how to continually refine what we’ve learned. Think of this as your new beginning.