About Ami &
The Well Studios
Partnering with people and organizations to flourish through presence, purpose, and well-being.
At The Well Studios, I partner with individuals and mission-driven organizations to flourish through presence, connection, purpose, and sustainable well-being. Through coaching, workshops, consulting, and shared practices, I help people navigate change, reconnect with what matters, and thrive in work and in life.
About Ami
About a decade ago, I began a meditation practice that changed the course of my life, including how I manage stress, how I connect with others, and how fully I live. It also opened my eyes to the truth that presence and kindness lead to healthier connections, and that when paired with insight and purpose, our energy can make the world a happier place.
My purpose now is simple: Partner with others so they can flourish, and together, we can reduce suffering and nurture the basic goodness in the world.
Over decades in consulting, leadership, design, human resources, and operations, I’ve worked with organizations in healthcare, innovation, and beyond. I’ve seen firsthand the difference it makes when human-centered thinking and mindful presence are woven into the way we work and live. I blend strategy and structure with warmth, curiosity, and compassion as I partner with businesses, guide individuals through coaching, and facilitate community gatherings.
Clients have described me as a thoughtful listener, a skilled collaborator, and someone who can quickly help them see more clearly, from navigating a personal transition or clarifying their vision to aligning a team with a common path forward.
Outside of work, I’m grounded by my daily meditation practice, slow-flow yoga, time with my Bernese Mountain Dog, and deep connections with family and friends. I volunteer with the Madison Shambhala Center and participate in mindfulness and meditation communities across the country. I’m also a creative, a foodie, an animal lover, and have seen over 25 unique Cirque du Soleil shows
What I Believe
We are all already whole, though life’s challenges cloud that truth. When we learn to meet each moment with awareness and compassion, we uncover our capacity for stability, resilience, connection, and joy. The power of presence allows us to slow down enough to see clearly, to choose wisely, and to respond with intention.
Authentic relationships are beautiful and they serve as the foundation of meaningful work. Organizations flourish when people feel seen, supported, and included. Belonging and equity are not just ideals, but everyday values and practices that shape healthier teams, communities, and meaningful futures.
We flourish when we honor our shared humanity and create spaces where both individuals and communities can be, grow, connect, and create together.
At the core of my work and my life are three beliefs that shape everything I do:
Kindness - Treating others with care and empathy, even when it’s difficult.
Authenticity - Showing up with honesty and vulnerability, even in challenging moments.
Beauty - Recognizing and appreciating the full spectrum of human experience, the light and the shadows, and finding what’s worthy in each.
Kindness is my way, authenticity is my path, and beauty is my compass. These beliefs inspire how I partner with clients, guide groups, and design experiences that are both meaningful and practical. They are lived out through the values I bring to every collaboration.
My view of mindfulness:
When we can see the nature of our minds and retrain our attention, we begin to notice our capacity for presence, kindness, and clarity, and that everything we encounter may be workable.
Reducing suffering starts with noticing our resistance to “what is,” letting it go, and meeting the natural discomforts of life as they are, with self-compassion and without judgement.
Mindful presence and awareness cultivate kindness, connection, purpose, and insight which can transform our lives as well as workplaces, communities, and the world at large.
My Values
These values guide every relationship, program, and project at The Well Studios:
Compassion in Action – Meeting people and organizations where they are, with empathy that inspires trust and fuels meaningful change.
Authenticity & Wholeness – Creating space for people to bring their full selves, honoring both strengths and struggles.
Presence & Awareness – Staying grounded in the here and now, making clear, intentional choices even in complexity.
Collaboration for Good – Partnering in ways that amplify collective strengths and drive purpose-aligned impact.
Belonging & Connection – Creating spaces where everyone feels welcome, valued, and able to contribute.
Flourishing Together – Centering well-being as a shared, sustainable goal for individuals, teams, and communities.
Why The Well Studios?
The Well Studios began as a quiet dream I imagined building slowly in retirement. But as my path shifted, I realized I didn’t want to wait to do work that truly matters.
After decades in consulting, leadership, and human-centered design, guiding organizations through complex change and supporting people through personal and professional transitions, I felt called to bring that experience directly to those who need it now.
This work blends my lifelong dedication to well-being and an ever-deepening mindfulness practice with a practical, results-oriented approach because well-being isn’t a luxury. It’s the foundation for meaningful work, flourishing teams, and purposeful living. Here and now.
What I Bring
I bring over 25 years of experience in innovation consulting, providing executive leadership in operations, human-centered design, and human resources, guiding individuals and organizations through complexity with clarity and compassion. I am also a Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP), credentialed through the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance, bringing both executive leadership experience and nonprofit insight to my work.
My career and community work have been grounded in the Madison and Sun Prairie area, giving me a strong foundation of local connections while also working with clients nationally.
Learn more about my experience:
Business Experience – Leadership, strategy, and organizational consulting highlights
Coaching Experience – Guiding individuals through transitions, growth, and clarity
Mindfulness Experience – Training, facilitation, and well-being program leadership
Well, Let’s Get Together
Are you ready to start living and working in a way that’s sustainably well and deeply aligned with your values? Let’s partner side-by-side to create the clarity, tools, and practices you need, along with strategies and systems that deliver real results.
“Ami meets you where you are, then works alongside you to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.”