Meet Allison

I’m Allison McDonald Ace, a writer, certified health coach, yoga teacher, and meditation and yoga nidra facilitator, as well as coauthor of Through, Not Around. I support women, particularly in midlife, through guided intuitive writing, meditation, yin yoga, and yoga nidra. I guide women to put their thoughts and feelings into words, listen inward through meditation, and reconnect with their bodies through the slow, sustained postures of yin yoga and the deep rest of yoga nidra. Together, these practices create space for emotional expression, physical awareness, rest, and spiritual connection—supporting the wellbeing of the whole person.

Grounded Sacred Feminine wisdom informs my approach, with an emphasis on intuition, compassion, creativity, and inner authority. I am currently deepening my understanding of the Sacred Feminine through the Mary & Magdalene Priestess Training with Marguerite Rigoglioso, PhD, at Seven Sisters Mystery School.

My work has grown out of my own experiences of grief, loss, healing childhood wounds, motherhood, relationships, health, and the spiritual awakening that comes from learning to listen to and trust the intuitive wisdom that comes from within. I bring this lived experience to my work, helping women find practical ways to care for themselves. Drawn to the place where the sacred meets ordinary life, I aim to make the personal and spiritual dimensions of wellbeing feel modern, accessible, 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.

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 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 my newsletter for guided practices, updates, and invitations.

For my personal essays on healing, intuition, and weaving the sacred into everyday life, read Sacred She on Substack →

Training I bring to our work

• YA Certified Yoga Teacher (RYT 500)

• Certified Yin Yoga & Mindfulness Teacher

• Certified Yoga Nidra Teacher

• Certified Health Coach, Institute For Integrative Nutrition

• Published Author And Guided Intuitive Writing Facilitator
  Trained By The Writers Collective Of Canada As A Writing Workshop Facilitator
  Informed By The Work Of James Pennebaker, PhD

• Spiritual Training With My Mentor Kathy Roseborough

• Ongoing Training At Seven Sisters Mystery School With Marguerite Rigoglioso, PhD

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 coaching, Women’s Writing Circle, yoga and meditation, and writing.

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And beyond

You might know of me through my experience of losing my daughter when I was five 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 as 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.