Meet Allison

I’m Allison McDonald Ace, a writer, registered health coach, yoga teacher, and meditation and Yoga Nidra facilitator, as well as coauthor of Through, Not Around. Through my work I bring together personal writing, reflective practice, whole person health and wellbeing, and grounded Sacred Feminine wisdom to help women, particularly in midlife, reconnect with their bodies, intuition, inner authority, and spiritual lives.

My work has grown from my own experiences of grief, loss, childhood wounds, motherhood, relationships, health, and the long process of learning to listen to and trust myself. I am drawn to the place where the sacred meets ordinary life, and I aim to make the personal and spiritual dimensions of wellbeing feel modern, accessible, practical, and deeply human.

Women who have worked with me describe me as a deep listener who helps them feel seen, safe, and understood. They value my ability to recognize what lies beneath the surface, communicate clearly, prepare thoughtfully, and guide without directing. Through writing, meditation, Yin yoga, Yoga Nidra, compassionate inquiry, and thoughtfully held gatherings, I create spaces where women can hear themselves more clearly, feel lighter and more grounded, and take a more empowered role in their health, wellbeing, and becoming.

Let’s connect

If you are interested in attending an upcoming yoga & meditation session or would like to inquire about private guided sessions, please email me at allison.mcdonald.ace@gmail.com.

You can also find me on Instagram @allisonmcdonaldace to see what I’m up to on a day to day basis. For free offerings of my yoga and meditations you can go to my Youtube channel or join the Sacred She Newsletter.

Training I bring to our work

  • Registered Yoga Teacher, RYT 500

  • Certified Yin Yoga & Mindfulness teacher

  • Certified Yoga Nidra teacher

  • Certified health coach, Institute for Integrative Nutrition

  • Published author and reflective writing guide

My approach draws on sacred feminine qualities such as intuition, compassion, creativity, and connection. I explore them as energies available to everyone in ways that meet everyday life.

A life shaped by words and connection

I began my career in educational publishing before moving into communications and culture leadership, including nearly a decade as Head of Communications at Pantree. Alongside that work, writing, yoga, and personal exploration became increasingly central to my life.

Today, I bring those experiences together in private sessions, my monthly writing and meditation circle,  Women’s Writing Circle, yoga and meditation, and writing. My intention is simple: To help you feel less alone and more connected to yourself.

Explore private sessions or book a free consultation.

And beyond

You might know of me through my experience of losing my daughter at 5 months’ pregnant which I wrote about extensively for outlets like Today’s Parent, as well as in the book I co-authored, Through, Not Around, which led me to advocate for more open discussion and greater compassion for those going through miscarriage and pregnancy loss through the non-profit project formed with my co-authors called The 16 Percent. This experience shook the foundation of my life, and I realize now in reflection that it was an initiation into greater spiritual depth, exploration, and connection. Although I’m very lucky to have two wonderful sons, it split my existence into before her, and after her, and the after is where I have done my greatest healing and my most profound work. Now I am turning my attention to bringing as much support I can to others on their own healing journeys in whatever way I am called or I am found.

Whatever has brought you here, I hope that I can be of service on your path through my experience.