Rebecca Sharzer is a transformational coach, movement facilitator, and author of The Wisdom of Dance: Pathways to Healing, Liberation, Joy & Connection. As President of Sharzer Associates, she has led innovative educational programs in NYC schools for over 20 years while weaving her lifelong passion for dance and wellness into everything she creates.

Rebecca blends somatic practices, intuitive movement, and practical tools to help people reconnect with their bodies’ wisdom and create lasting transformation. A certified JourneyDance teacher and two-time health and life coach, she draws on decades of personal wellness practice—including her own 60-pound transformation—to guide clients toward greater vitality, joy, and self-trust.

She hosts intimate one-day reset retreats in the Hudson Valley and offers private coaching for those ready to deepen their energy, embodiment, and authentic connection.

Rebecca enjoys adventuring with her husband and their dog between their homes in New York City, the Hudson Valley, and beyond. Rebecca has built a life she loves, rich with movement, creativity, and deep connection.

Rebecca is the author of The Wisdom of Dance and the forthcoming children's companion book The Wisdom of Dance for Kids: A Fun Guide to Dance Your Way to Better Focus, Friendship, and Feelings.

When not adventuring around the world, she can be found with her husband and dog, splitting time between New York City and the Hudson Valley. Rebecca also leads the NYC Chapter of JADEVA women’s community.

Her Background

Rebecca holds a Physical Therapy degree from Northeastern University and studied at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in 2006 and at the Health Coach Institute in 2023. She's a certified JourneyDance teacher and PHDJ graduate from Powerhouse DJ School's intensive embodied leadership program.

For over 20 years, Rebecca has worked with and led Sharzer Associates, a family educational consulting company serving NYC schools. Representing The School Wellness Project, she integrates movement and wellness into academic settings.

Through her philanthropic partnership with "Wellness In The Schools" - a separate nonprofit organization - Rebecca has supported their mission for over 10 years. This nonprofit provides movement programming, whole foods in public school cafeterias, and food education to NYC schools, reaching over 1 million students. The city has now allocated almost $8 million for Wellness In The Schools to continue this vital work in every public school across New York City.

What She Does

True wellness is not just about what we do — it’s about how we live, love and care for ourselves each day. My work is rooted in the belief that self-love is the foundation of transformation. When we create space for our nervous system to reset and regulate, we tap into our body’s natural wisdom — opening the door to more energy, clarity, and joy.

Through one-on-one coaching and immersive group retreats in the Hudson Valley, I weave together dance, movement practices, and mindful rituals with modern tools for nervous system regulation. These experiences invite you to release stress, reconnect with your authentic self, and build practices that support your whole well-being — body, mind, and spirit.

Whether you are seeking a personal breakthrough, deeper harmony in your relationships, or the inspiration to live with more vitality and purpose, my work offers a safe and supportive path forward. Together, we nurture a way of living that feels vibrant, grounded, and aligned — so you can shine from within and create a life you truly love.

Rebecca offers personalized coaching programs and hosts transformative one-day reset retreats just an hour from New York City, helping educators, healthcare professionals, and wellness seekers discover what their bodies can teach them. Her approach weaves together her medical background, movement expertise, and business leadership to create sustainable wellness practices that actually fit into real life.

Her Book

Rebecca recently published "The Wisdom of Dance: Pathways to Healing, Liberation, Joy and Connection" - available on Amazon for $8.88 with 100% of proceeds going to dance-based charities.

Her Belief

Movement is medicine. Our bodies hold wisdom beyond what our minds can comprehend. When we learn to trust our bodies, we learn to trust ourselves. And when we dance together, we remember what true connection means.

Rebecca helps others discover what their bodies can teach them.