About Us

With over two decades of experience in nursing, behavioral health, and executive leadership, Amy Urban brings both professional expertise and lived experience to her work as a trauma-informed life coach and holistic wellness practitioner.

Amy’s career has spanned leadership roles in hospitals, behavioral-health organizations, and community health systems, including serving as Chief Nursing Officer and Senior Director of Workforce Development for Connecticut’s primary care network. Throughout her career, she has championed compassionate leadership, workforce well-being, and evidence-informed care for those serving vulnerable populations.

In August 2024, while attending a professional conference, Amy experienced a sexual assault — an event that profoundly shaped her understanding of trauma and recovery. Despite her deep knowledge of the healthcare system, she found that the greatest barrier to healing was the lack of coordinated, accessible resources and supportive guidance. That isolation illuminated a critical gap: survivors need not only clinical care, but also compassionate, practical support to navigate their path toward recovery.

From that experience, Afterglow Coaching and Consulting was born. Amy founded Afterglow to ensure that others never have to walk that journey alone. A Reiki Certified practitioner, Amy now specializes in supporting survivors of sexual violence, domestic abuse, and other life-altering trauma through a blend of trauma-informed coaching, therapeutic touch, and energy-based healing. Her approach helps clients reconnect with their bodies, restore self-trust, and rebuild their sense of safety and strength at their own pace.