About Me

Hi, I’m Elena Gartshtein. I’m a software engineer by profession and a wellness and personal development coach by calling. Outside of my full-time work in tech, I offer coaching, facilitate emotional intelligence and personal growth trainings, and create spaces for thoughtful conversation, reflection, and support.

This work grew naturally from a lifelong interest in human potential, motivation, emotional well-being, and practical tools that help people improve the quality of their lives. Over the years, I have studied Ericksonian Hypnosis, became a certified Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) Master Practitioner, and earned my certification as a Health Coach in 2017. I am currently continuing my studies in Positive Psychology and Wellness through Harvard Extension School.

Like many busy professionals, I understand firsthand the challenges of balancing work, health, stress, relationships, and personal growth in an increasingly demanding world. For nearly two decades, I’ve been exploring and sharing practical approaches that support greater resilience, emotional well-being, clarity, energy, and healthier habits.

What I have enjoyed most throughout this journey is helping others better understand themselves, reconnect with their strengths, and move toward meaningful personal goals in a supportive and grounded environment.

At the end of 2023, I discovered The Eight Pearls, a mind and body training system that became the foundation and framework for the online emotional intelligence group trainings I now help facilitate. After years of studying human behavior, motivation, wellness, and optimal performance, I finally found a structured way to bring together my professional experience, personal research, and passion for helping people grow.

Today, I offer one-on-one coaching coaching sessions and help lead an online personal development community called Align With Harmony. Together with a team of experienced trainers based in the U.S. and Europe, we host online group trainings in both English and Russian, creating practical and supportive spaces for personal growth, emotional intelligence, and meaningful connection.