Where My Story Meets Yours
I created Active Lotus as a reflection of everything I believe in—presence, healing, and the power of starting again. It’s not just a wellness brand. It’s a way of living with intention, rooted in truth, and rising with grace, no matter what life has thrown your way.
One Space. Many Paths to Healing.
I bring together the practices that supported my own growth—yoga, sound healing, coaching, and mindfulness—into one integrated, retreat-style space. You don’t have to go to five places to feel whole. I meet you exactly where you are—mind, body, and soul—and walk alongside you as you begin to bloom.
Deeply Personal, Soul-Led Mission
Alchemy isn’t just something I built—it’s something I lived through. After walking through grief, identity loss, and deep personal transformation, I knew I had to create a space where others could heal too. This isn’t just a service. It’s a soul-led space created by someone who truly understands what it takes to rebuild.
From Loss to Lotus
I’m Marie Rodriguez—a Certified Holistic Life Coach, wellness guide, and founder of Alchemy by Active Lotus. But more than that, I’m a woman who’s lived through deep loss, transformation, and rebirth—and chose to bloom through it all.
In just nine months, I lost 30 pounds, then 330 more, and then… I lost my identity. A commitment to healthier living, the unexpected loss of my partner, and a layoff all collided to unravel me. But in that unraveling, I found my superpowers: unconditional love, radical empathy, and a fierce curiosity about what’s possible when we allow ourselves to heal and begin again.
My journey began in Pittsburgh, PA, but nearly two decades ago, I moved to Arizona on my own with one goal: to build a life I loved. I found that life here—and even after loss, I remain rooted in gratitude. I’m a proud graduate of Scottsdale Community College, Arizona State University, and Thunderbird School of Global Management. For years, I climbed the corporate ladder, but it was only when everything fell apart that I found my true calling.
Today, I help women navigate grief, identity shifts, and major life transitions so they can bloom boldly into their next chapter—more empowered, focused, and resilient than ever.
That’s the heart behind Alchemy by Active Lotus: a sacred space in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale that feels like a retreat. Here, I offer holistic life coaching, yoga, and sound healing in an environment that nurtures mind, body, and soul. I’ve intentionally created a space where healing feels safe, soulful, and deeply personal.
I also extend this work into the professional world by offering meaningful, accessible corporate wellness experiences. I collaborate with small businesses and teams to reduce stress, build trust, and prevent burnout—because thriving workplaces start with well-supported people.
Whether you’re a woman rising from the ashes of loss, a leader ready to invest in your people, or someone seeking deeper alignment—you are welcome here.
Come as you are. Leave as who you’re becoming.
—Marie