About

I’m SiMone Garcia—a U.S. veteran, wellness practitioner, and the founder of the Life’s Work Wellness Program (LWWP). I create holistic, trauma-informed wellness experiences for people who give a lot—veterans, educators, and everyday folks trying to stay afloat.

My work bridges community care and professional wellness. I build programs that bring healing into schools, military spaces, and corporate settings without asking people to step away from their real lives to access it.

I’m also a board member and program director for a nonprofit in Augusta that uplifts youth through the arts, and I’ve spent years studying massage therapy, yoga, energy work, and holistic... [more]

Experience

Program Coordinator
United Way CSRA/Mission United - (Volunteer)
As a Community Wellness Partner and Veteran Advocate with Mission United, SiMone Garcia supports the coordination and expansion of holistic wellness services for veterans and military families in the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA). SiMone brings her lived experience as a veteran, her deep commitment to trauma-informed care, and her professional expertise in integrative healing to help address the unique challenges facing those who have served.

Through her work with Fenixx In Flow and the Life’s Work Wellness Program, SiMone collaborates with Mission United to connect underserved veterans with alternative care options—such as yoga, breathwork, massage, and emotional well-being practices—while advocating for systemic support, culturally responsive programming, and long-term sustainability.

Her role is rooted in community service, cross-sector collaboration, and direct engagement, helping bridge the gap between formal institutions and the lived realities of veteran communities.

Key Contributions:
Advocates for alternative care models to address PTSD, chronic pain, and reintegration stress

Helps source holistic providers and coordinate wellness opportunities across the CSRA

Provides trauma-informed insight into the development of programs and partnerships

Supports Mission United's mission by representing veteran voices in healing-centered spaces

Works to break access barriers for Black veterans and underserved populations
Chair Person
Toxic Elite Dance Company - (Board Member)
•. Provides oversight and guidance to ensure the board functions effectively.
• Works closely with the President/CEO to set meeting agendas and board priorities.
• Facilitates discussions during board meetings to ensure productive dialogue.
• Ensures the board fulfills its responsibilities for governance, strategy, and oversight.
• Acts as a liaison between board members and the executive team when necessary.
• Supports the recruitment and onboarding of new board members.
• Ensures that the board evaluates its own performance and takes action to improve effectiveness.

Research Interests

Agriculture & Gardens Community/Economic Enrichment Culture Education Environment Food/Nutrition Gardening Health Rehabilitation Science Therapy Women's Issues

GivePulse Stats

Groups

  • Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Camps

  • Child Enrichment

  • Columbia County Cares

  • Columbia County Community Connections

  • Comfort House

  • Crown HER Mentoring

  • Easterseals of East Georgia

  • Georgia Department of Natural Resources

  • Georgia State University

    • Impacts

    Monthly Shower at May Park (with Reduce Your Risk and May Park)

    Volunteering to service the community is always a great time. We will definitely be back.

    Gave 3.00 hours on 08/29/2025 with Augusta University
    ROAR Tabling at Veggie Park Farmer's Market
    Mission United Veteran Navigator

    I enjoy collaborating with this team. I will continue to support their mission and Hugh's great leadership.

    Gave 24.00 hours between 06/02/2025 and 08/25/2025 with Augusta University
    Monthly Shower at May Park (with Reduce Your Risk and May Park)

    I love what this organization does and I'm honored to contribute.

    Gave 3.00 hours on 05/30/2025 with Augusta University