We’re bridging the gap between mental and physical health.
We are two sisters who are passionate about promoting holistic well-being through the powerful combination of mental health and personalized nutrition.
Sun and Stars Wellness was founded by Alex Strahan, a licensed therapist, and Macy Pride, a registered dietitian. We are sisters, confidants, friends, and professionals that are passionate about health! Sun and Stars is anchored in the belief that your mind and body are intricately connected. We believe that true wellness stems from nourishing both the brain and the body.
Sun and Stars represents darkness and light or night and day. When out of balance, some parts of ourselves can feel overwhelming, heavy, or unmanageable. However, when these parts are in balance, they create a beautiful equilibrium in mind, body, and soul. We want to help you get to a place of alignment within yourself by honoring both the light and darkness that all of us possess.
We believe that it is impossible to fuel your body appropriately while stress is inhabiting your life, and it is not achievable to manage stress without proper nutrition. Sun and Stars Wellness was created to bridge the gap between mental and physical health.
Happy and healthy go hand in hand — let us help you have both. Our mission is to guide you in creating a life of balance, self-care, and vitality, offering expert advice, practical strategies, and unwavering support to help you thrive. Together, we’re here to inspire and empower you to take charge of your mental and physical health, every step of the way!
Our Story
We did not become passionate about health without life experience. Our mother was a vibrant, creative, and passionate individual who struggled with both emotional and physical health. She was diagnosed with Type I Diabetes at a young age and struggled to manage this disease due to lack of nutrition education as well as untreated mental health conditions. Her blood sugar variability highly affected her mood and vice versa. We never witnessed our mother receiving a holistic approach to her care and this was to her detriment. Her healthcare team was limited, and they did not collaborate well. We believe that if she would have received a more thorough and comprehensive approach to her mental and physical health, she would still be with us today.
We lost our mother to this physical and emotional toll in 2003 when she was only 34 years old. This loss motivated us to individually learn more about our mother’s obstacles. We want to prevent others from struggling the same way our mother did. Alex dove into mental health education in 2012 to pursue her master’s degree in social work followed by becoming a licensed counselor in 2019, while Macy pursued a master’s degree in nutrition in 2014 and became a registered dietitian in 2016. Together, we feel confident that we can help you live a fulfilled and healthy life despite any challenges you may face.
With love,
Alex & Macy
How does Sun & Stars Wellness provide both therapy and dietitian services?
Sun and Stars Wellness offers one-on-one therapy with Alex as well as one-on-one nutrition counseling with Macy. You can choose one service, but we strongly encourage you to consider bundling these services for the greatest impact on your health. We are trained to see a wide variety of patients but our primary focus is wellness and lifestyle for young adults, women, moms, and teens.