About us
About Zen & Zest Wellness Solutions
Zen & Zest Wellness Solutions is a wellness consulting and services firm that helps employers, organizations, and individuals strengthen wellbeing, improve workforce readiness, and create healthier workplace cultures.
We specialize in designing and implementing custom wellness programs tailored to your company’s culture, workforce needs, and operational realities—whether your team is office-based, field-based, hybrid, or high-demand.
Zen & Zest is also an affiliate of EHP, an IRS-compliant health benefit program that helps employers reduce the burden of rising healthcare costs while improving access to meaningful benefits. We support organizations by helping them explore solutions that fit their workforce and by delivering wellness programming that helps employees thrive.
What We Offer
Workplace wellness consulting + program development
One-on-one and group wellness coaching
Mental Health First Aid training & certification
Stress management and resilience workshops
Creative wellness experiences (including Sip & Paint with a Twist)
At Zen & Zest, we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all wellness. We build programs that are practical, engaging, and aligned with your values, helping people feel better, work better, and live better.
About Founder
Leonora Cherry (Norie)
Leonora Cherry, professionally known as Norie, is a seasoned health and wellness professional with over 15 years of experience helping individuals and organizations build healthier, more resilient lives. She is the founder of Zen & Zest Wellness Solutions, offering customized workplace wellness programs, coaching, and professional training. Leonora holds a Master’s degree in Wellness and Lifestyle Management and is certified in Mental Health First Aid, worksite wellness, financial wellness, and color therapy. Through her work, she blends evidence-based education with practical tools and creative wellness experiences that empower people to thrive both personally and professionally.
Through Zen & Zest, Leonora supports employers and organizations in implementing wellness programs that are tailored to their unique culture and workforce needs. Zen & Zest is also an affiliate of EHP, an IRS-compliant health benefit program that helps employers relieve pressure from rising healthcare costs while expanding access to benefits employees’ value.
In addition to corporate wellness consulting, Leonora provides one-on-one and group coaching, Mental Health First Aid certification training, and creative wellness experiences including Sip & Paint with a Twist, which integrates color therapy and mindful creative expression. Leonora is passionate about helping people feel empowered, supported, and equipped to thrive both personally and professionally.
Our Mission
At Zen & Zest Wellness Solutions, our Mission is to empower individuals and strengthen workplace cultures through a whole-person approach to well-being. We support mental, emotional, physical, social, and financial Wellness through customized coaching, professional training, and workplace wellness programming that helps people thrive. As an affiliate of EHP, we also support employers by offering an IRS-compliant health benefit option designed to help relieve pressure from rising healthcare costs while expanding access to meaningful benefits. Together, our solutions help organizations improve workforce well-being, Readiness, and long-term performance.
Our vision
To be a trusted leader in holistic wellness and workplace well-being by helping individuals and organizations reach their highest potential through integrated solutions that support physical, mental, emotional, social, spiritual, environmental, intellectual, and financial well-being while also helping employers strengthen benefits strategy and sustainability through IRS-compliant options such as EHP.
Our numbers speak for themselves
15+
Years of Experience
100+
Clients Transformed
5
Certifications Achieved
Our clients’ success stories reflect the transformative impact of our holistic wellness services. Here’s what they have to say:
Norie’s Coaching has completely transformed my approach to health and wellness. I feel more balanced and energized than EVER!
– John S.
Customer
The group coaching on financial wellness was eye opening and life-changing. I now have better control over my finances and health.
– Sarah W.
Customer
The Sip and Paint with a Twist was a fun, creative, and relaxing experience. Highly recommend Zen and Zest!
– Emily D.
Customer