Understory Wellness
Coaching & Consulting for Behavioral Health and Community Resilience
Founded and led by Ali Danch, MPH, MSW
Understory Wellness is a coaching and consulting practice that that supports individuals, families, businesses, and communities navigating stress, complexity, growth and change.
The work is grounded in behavioral health-informed practice, evidence-based research, relational frameworks, and real-world application — Our emphasis on authenticity, sustainability, and capacity.
Offerings Include:
Individual & small-group coaching (all ages)
On-site concierge wellness retreats
Organizational & staff consultation
Workshops & meeting facilitation
Approach:
At Understory Wellness, we believe that meaningful change begins beneath the surface. Like the understory of a forest—quiet, protected, and rich with possibility—we support the deeper layers of healing that allow growth and connection to emerge naturally and sustainably.
We provide a safe, grounded space where deeper healing can take place and new growth can begin.
Coaching and consulting sessions are designed to support reflection, skill-building, and aligned action — not diagnosis or treatment.
We utilize evidence-based reflective practices, art, somatic integration, & play, often holding outdoor, place-based sessions for individuals of all ages.
About Ali:
Understory Wellness is led by Ali Danch, MPH, MSW, a coach & consultant with a background in public health, behavioral health systems and clinical therapy. Ali works across individual, organizational, and community contexts with an emphasis on relational integrity and practical support.
