Hi, I'm Ashley Makela, Outdoor Lifestyle Coach.

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      I’m so glad you’ve found your way here. 

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     After more than a decade as a registered nurse in the emergency department, I’ve seen how disconnection from our bodies, values, and the natural world can affect our well-being. Health is not a quick fix, but a lifestyle, a journey of continuous growth and renewal. 

That’s why I created Pinnacle Mountain Health and Wellness: to help people reconnect with themselves and create a life of wellness through nature-based health coaching. I believe the outdoors isn’t just a place to explore, it’s a space to heal, grow, and rediscover what truly matters. 

     As a board-certified nurse coach, I’m passionate about shifting from a system of sick care to one of prevention, empowerment, and possibility. Creating health and wellness for ourselves is fun! I’ve walked this path myself—hiking thousands of miles in the backcountry and spending countless nights in the powerful presence of nature. I’ve also biked 3,000 miles across the southern U.S. with no prior experience—proof that with vision, determination, and the right support, anything is possible. 

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     If you're chasing a bold outdoor dream or simply want to feel better in your body and routinely get outside, I'd be honored to walk that path with you.

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If you have any questions, email me anytime! 

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